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Top 5 technologies with the most international patent applications 2016

Ranking of the top 5 technologies with the most international patent applications in 2016

The data displays a ranking of the top 5 technologies with the most international patent applications in 2016. In 2016, the most international (PCT) patent applications were filed in computer technology, with about 17,155 applications.

Computer technology 17155
Digital communication 17776
Electrical machinery, apparatus, energy 14468
Medical technology 14265
Measurement 9338