Proof Point
U.S. leads priority blockchain patent applications between 2007 and 2016, but Asian countries dominate top five list
Countries with Most Priority Blockchain Patent Filings by Applicant Origin
2007 – 2016 (number)
| Note: | Patent applications include prioritized patent filings only. Prioritized patent applications have special status and undergo faster patent examination process with less requirements in exchange for fee |
Proof Point Findings
- Blockchain – Distributed digital ledgers that record, authenticate and prevent duplication of transactions using algorithms and specific set of rules, without need for central authority
- U.S-Led Research – U.S. leads priority blockchain patent applications with 409 applications made between 2007 and 2016
- Asian Countries – Asian nations China, South Korea, and Japan part of top five countries with most number of priority blockchain patent applications, with 412 cumulative patents
- Key Growth Drivers – Include accelerating research and development of blockchain technologies, rising blockchain adoption in various industries, and increasing demand for more secure and transparent systems
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Date Last Updated |
January 17, 2018
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