Patent cooperation treaty (PCT) applications designated to the EPO by in France
France: Patent cooperation treaty (PCT) applications designated to the EPO by was 646.33 in 2013. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2013)
646.33
Change on year
down 30.7%
World rank
5th
of 47 countries
All-time high
932.56
in 2012
All-time low
0.19
in 1984
Years of data
29
1984–2013
Patent cooperation treaty (PCT) applications designated to the EPO by in France, 1984–2013
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
In 2013, patent cooperation treaty (pct) applications designated to the epo by in France stood at 646.33.
That represents a change of down 30.7% on the previous year and down 9.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, patent cooperation treaty (pct) applications designated to the epo by in France peaked at 932.56 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0.19, in 1984.
France ranks 5th of 47 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Patent cooperation treaty (PCT) applications designated to the EPO by in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 0.19 | — |
| 1986 | 2.85 | +1400.0% |
| 1987 | 2.12 | -25.6% |
| 1988 | 12.78 | +502.8% |
| 1989 | 56.55 | +342.5% |
| 1990 | 102.43 | +81.1% |
| 1991 | 202.42 | +97.6% |
| 1992 | 264.86 | +30.8% |
| 1993 | 312.94 | +18.2% |
| 1994 | 331.44 | +5.9% |
| 1995 | 393.23 | +18.6% |
| 1996 | 499.67 | +27.1% |
| 1997 | 560.81 | +12.2% |
| 1998 | 686.52 | +22.4% |
| 1999 | 689.62 | +0.5% |
| 2000 | 750.26 | +8.8% |
| 2001 | 772.99 | +3.0% |
| 2002 | 741 | -4.1% |
| 2003 | 713.16 | -3.8% |
| 2004 | 752.73 | +5.5% |
| 2005 | 776.3 | +3.1% |
| 2006 | 858.5 | +10.6% |
| 2007 | 858.5 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 902.42 | +5.1% |
| 2009 | 895.31 | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 866.89 | -3.2% |
| 2011 | 929.24 | +7.2% |
| 2012 | 932.56 | +0.4% |
| 2013 | 646.33 | -30.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 14.9 | 0.19 | 56.55 | 5 |
| 1990s | 404.39 | 102.43 | 689.62 | 10 |
| 2000s | 802.12 | 713.16 | 902.42 | 10 |
| 2010s | 843.75 | 646.33 | 932.56 | 4 |
Countries ranked near France
- 2 Japan 1,227 compare
- 3 Germany 1,084 compare
- 4 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 719.41 compare
- 6 Netherlands 489.73 compare
- 7 Italy 390.95 compare
- 7 Türkiye 56.51 compare
- 8 Switzerland 361.62 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is patent cooperation treaty (pct) applications designated to the epo by in France?
- Patent cooperation treaty (pct) applications designated to the epo by in France was 646.33 in 2013, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest patent cooperation treaty (pct) applications designated to the epo by recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 932.56 in 2012.
- What is the lowest patent cooperation treaty (pct) applications designated to the epo by recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.19 in 1984.
- How does France rank for patent cooperation treaty (pct) applications designated to the epo by?
- France ranks 5th out of 47 countries with data for 2013.
- Is patent cooperation treaty (pct) applications designated to the epo by rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Patent cooperation treaty (PCT) applications designated to the EPO by priority year by international patent classification (IPC) sections and classes (1978-2013). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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