On March 24, 2025, the Japan Patent Office (JPO) published its JPO Status Report 2025, which provides the latest statistical data and policy outcomes from the JPO. The full report is available at the following link:
? JPO Status Report 2025
The report is published in both Japanese and English, making it accessible to readers around the world who are interested in the Japanese intellectual property landscape.
According to the report, the number of patent applications filed in Japan increased from 300,133 in 2023 to 306,855 in 2024, continuing an upward trend that began in 2022.
Among domestic companies, Canon Inc. ranked first with 3,897 patent registrations in 2024, followed by Toyota Motor Corporation with 3,658 registrations. Notably, Toyota moved up one rank compared to 2023.
For more details, we encourage you to visit the JPO website via the link above.
