China accounted for over 40% of global AI applications in the past year, according to data from the World Intellectual Property Organization. Japan and South Korea followed, with a combined total of 16,700 applications in 2022.
Key takeaways:
- China is leading the US in AI patent filings, with Chinese institutions applying for 29,853 AI-related patents in 2022, an increase from 29,000 the previous year.
- The number of AI patent filings from the US decreased by 5.5% in 2022.
- China accounted for over 40% of global AI applications in the past year, according to data from the World Intellectual Property Organization.
- Japan and South Korea were also significant contributors in 2022, with a combined total of 16,700 AI patent applications.