Question from James M.:
How many patent applications are filed with United States Patent and Trademark Office each year? Of these applications, how many patents are granted?
In 2009, 482,871 patent applications were filed with United States Patent and Trademark Office. A total of 485,312 patent applications were filed with the USPTO in the year 2008.
In 2009, 191,927 patents were granted. 185,224 patents were granted in 2008.
To see a complete history of patents granted since 1963, visit the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
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