WIPO Report: Rapid Growth of Generative AI Patents

WIPO reports 54,000 GenAI inventions from 2014 to 2023, with a significant surge in 2023 alone.

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China leads with 38,000+ GenAI patents, followed by the US, Korea, Japan, and India with the highest growth rate.

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GenAI impacts diverse sectors like life sciences, manufacturing, and transportation globally.

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GenAI patents surged eightfold since 2017, mainly in image and video data, but only represent 6% of AI patents.

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Leading applicants Tencent and Baidu show strong interest; future applications include drug development and autonomous systems.

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WIPO Report: Rapid Growth of Generative AI Patents

WIPO reports 54,000 GenAI inventions from 2014 to 2023, with a significant surge in 2023 alone.

China leads with 38,000+ GenAI patents, followed by the US, Korea, Japan, and India with the highest growth rate.

GenAI impacts diverse sectors like life sciences, manufacturing, and transportation globally.

GenAI patents surged eightfold since 2017, mainly in image and video data, but only represent 6% of AI patents.

Leading applicants Tencent and Baidu show strong interest; future applications include drug development and autonomous systems.

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