This globe here plots the total amount of patents granted worldwide,
beginning in 1883 with just under 50,000, continuing to 2005 on a
rapid climb towards 1.5 million according to statistics published by
WIPO - the World Intellectual Property Organization. Geographic
regions where countries offer environments conducive to fostering
innovation are represented by topography.
Almost half of the 5.6 million patents in force in 2005 are owned by
applicants from Japan and the US.
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