United States vs Germany
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In 2021, United States's patent applications was 262,244 compared to 39,822 in Germany. United States was higher by 222,422.
United States vs Germany — Patent Applications
| Year | United States | Germany |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 262,244 | 39,822 |
| 2020 | 269,586 | 42,260 |
| 2019 | 285,113 | 46,632 |
| 2018 | 285,095 | 46,617 |
| 2017 | 293,904 | 47,785 |
| 2016 | 295,327 | 48,480 |
| 2015 | 288,335 | 47,384 |
| 2014 | 285,096 | 48,154 |
| 2013 | 287,831 | 47,353 |
| 2012 | 268,782 | 46,620 |
| 2011 | 247,750 | 46,986 |
| 2010 | 241,977 | 47,047 |
| 2009 | 224,912 | 47,859 |
| 2008 | 231,588 | 49,240 |
| 2007 | 241,347 | 47,853 |
| 2006 | 221,784 | 48,012 |
| 2005 | 207,867 | 48,367 |
| 2004 | 189,536 | 48,448 |
| 2003 | 188,941 | 47,818 |
| 2002 | 184,245 | 47,598 |