Introduction

Every day, a huge number of patents are filed for new technologies. If you have ever wondered which field of technology is developing at a faster rate than any other, then Cipher has the answer for you.

Our report used our unique Universal Technology Taxonomy to provide a breakdown of the world's inventions and activity into individual technology sectors.

What our Global Innovation report identifies

- The technology sectors that current innovation patents are assigned to
- The technology areas best-positioned to receive innovation investment
-" The top owners of high-growth technological inventions

Note on the scope of the report

We estimate that there are close to 25 million protected inventions registered in territories across the world. If we exclude inventions that are registered in China only then the number drops to 7.9 million. Please see the full report for further details.

A global view of innovation - Cipher

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