Cyprus Patent Applications
Patent applications by residents IP.PAT.RESD
Cyprus's patent applications was 1 in 2021, ranked 112th globally. This represents a 50.0% decrease from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2021.
Overview
Cyprus's patent applications stood at 1 in 2021, a decline of +1 from 2020. Cyprus ranked 112th globally.
Cyprus's patent applications have experienced significant fluctuations over the last two decades. Notably, the island nation's patent filings peaked at 20.00 in 2005, a year when several European countries saw a surge in patent applications driven by the EU's efforts to strengthen intellectual property rights. However, Cyprus's patent applications have since declined, reaching a trough of 1.00 in 2021, mirroring the experience of peer countries such as Cabo Verde, which also saw a decline in patent filings. In comparison to other nations with similar patent application rates, Cyprus's ranking has dropped to 112 globally, down from its peak position. The decline in patent applications is concerning, as it may indicate a decrease in innovation and investment in research and development within the country. A reversal in this trend could potentially be driven by government initiatives aimed at promoting innovation and entrepreneurship, such as tax incentives or investment in research infrastructure.
Data & projection
| Year | Patent Applications | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | −1 | #112 |
| 2020 | 2 | −2 | #116 |
| 2019 | 4 | +0 | #102 |
| 2018 | 4 | −4 | #108 |
| 2017 | 8 | +5 | #105 |
| 2016 | 3 | −3 | #109 |
| 2015 | 6 | +2 | #97 |
| 2014 | 4 | +2 | #101 |
| 2013 | 2 | −2 | #107 |
| 2012 | 4 | +0 | #91 |
| 2010 | 4 | −2 | #95 |
| 2009 | 6 | −5 | #87 |
| 2008 | 11 | +8 | #84 |
| 2007 | 3 | −17 | #93 |
| 2005 | 20 | +11 | #82 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Cyprus matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1994. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw patent applications improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Cyprus's patent applications was 1 in 2021. Ranked 112th globally. This represents a 50.0% decrease from the previous year.
Cyprus's patent applications peaked at 20 in 2005.
The lowest patent applications in Cyprus was 1 in 1980.
Cyprus ranks 112th globally in patent applications as of 2021.
The World Bank indicator code is IP.PAT.RESD. Data sourced from World Bank.
The patent applications of Cyprus in 2021 was 1. This ranks 112th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cyprus_patents,
title = {Cyprus Patent Applications},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cyprus/patents/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}