Philippines Patent Applications
Patent applications by residents IP.PAT.RESD
Philippines's patent applications was 490 in 2021, ranked 40th globally. This represents a 2.9% increase from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2021.
Overview
Philippines's patent applications stood at 490 in 2021, a rise of +14 from 2020. Philippines ranked 40th globally.
The Philippines' patent applications have shown a steady increase over the past four decades, with a notable surge in recent years. From a low of 63.00 in 1983, the country's patent applications rose to 529.00 in 2018, its all-time peak. This growth can be compared to Czechia, which ranked 1st globally with 541.00 patent applications in the same year. However, the Philippines' patent applications have since declined to 490.00 in 2021, a decrease of 7.2% from its peak. Despite this, the country's patent applications remain higher than its 1980 value of 119.00, indicating a long-term trend of growth. A continued investment in research and development, as well as an improvement in intellectual property protection, could further boost the Philippines' patent applications and solidify its position among the top patent-filing nations. A shift towards a more knowledge-based economy and increased collaboration with international partners could also drive the country's patent applications upward.
Data & projection
| Year | Patent Applications | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 490 | +14 | #40 |
| 2020 | 476 | −25 | #44 |
| 2019 | 501 | −28 | #42 |
| 2018 | 529 | +206 | #44 |
| 2017 | 323 | −4 | #52 |
| 2016 | 327 | −48 | #49 |
| 2015 | 375 | +41 | #45 |
| 2014 | 334 | +114 | #49 |
| 2013 | 220 | +58 | #56 |
| 2012 | 162 | −24 | #54 |
| 2011 | 186 | +16 | #56 |
| 2010 | 170 | −2 | #59 |
| 2009 | 172 | −44 | #58 |
| 2008 | 216 | −9 | #55 |
| 2007 | 225 | +2 | #54 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Philippines matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw patent applications improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Philippines's patent applications was 490 in 2021. Ranked 40th globally. This represents a 2.9% increase from the previous year.
Philippines's patent applications peaked at 529 in 2018.
The lowest patent applications in Philippines was 63 in 1983.
Philippines ranks 40th 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 Philippines in 2021 was 490. This ranks 40th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_philippines_patents,
title = {Philippines Patent Applications},
url = {https://historysaid.com/philippines/patents/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}