Global Economic Downturn 2009 affects International Patent FilingsDecrease in 2009 filings not as sharp as expected |
08.02.2010
International patent filings under WIPO's Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) decreased in 2009 by 4.5%.
A few East Asian countries have increased their applications compared to the previous year but the USA and some European countries experienced double-digit declines.
International patent filings under WIPO's Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) decreased in 2009 by 4.5%.
A few East Asian countries have increased their applications compared to the previous year but the USA and some European countries experienced double-digit declines.
