Comprehensive Statistics from the Japan Patent Office Annual Report 2025
Nov. 18, 2025
Article Summary:
This article introduces detailed statistical data taken from the Japan Patent Office (JPO) Annual Report 2025 Edition, published in July 2025. The Annual Report 2025 is an official publication compiled by the JPO that summarizes both domestic and international trends in intellectual property, together with any significant initiatives implemented by the JPO.
In our previous article (click here), we introduced the JPO Status Report 2025, which provides a concise overview of the current state of Japan’s IP system and the JPO’s main activities, along with high-level statistical indicators. Compared with the Status Report, the Annual Report 2025 provides a fuller and more granular view of intellectual property activity in Japan, presenting comprehensive and detailed statistical tables.
Since no official English version of the 2025 Annual Report has been released by the JPO, this article introduces selected tables with English headings and summarizes key data points to help readers understand the Japanese content.
・Average Number of Claims at Patent Filing (2015–2024) — Page 80
In 2024, the average number of claims per patent application across all filings was 11.8, while for non-PCT applications, the figure was 9.5.
・Number of Applications by Type of Application (2015–2024) — Page 100
In 2024, for patents, a total of 27,093 standard applications were filed. For designs, 28,635 standard applications were filed. For trademarks, 157,886 standard applications were filed.
・Number of Applications and Registrations by Trademark Category (2015–2024) — Page 101
In 2024, 272 applications and 156 registrations were filed for three-dimensional marks, 31 applications and 12 registrations for sound marks, 18 applications and 19 registrations for motion marks, 40 applications and 17 registrations for position marks, and six applications and two registrations for color marks, while no applications or registrations were recorded for hologram marks.
・Statistics for Changes to IP Rights — Page 132
In 2024, 202 exclusive licenses and 34 provisional exclusive licenses were established for patents. For designs, eight exclusive licenses were registered, while no non-exclusive licenses were recorded. As regards trademarks, 153 exclusive licenses and 22 non-exclusive licenses were established during the same year.
Read the full report here: https://www.jpo.go.jp/resources/report/nenji/2025/index.html
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