去年韩国专利申请量超26万件 位居世界第四

Core Insights - South Korea's patent applications reached 267,997 in the previous year, marking a 5.9% increase, making it the fourth country to surpass 260,000 annual patent applications after Japan, the United States, and China [1] Group 1: Patent Application Growth - The information technology and communication sector, including artificial intelligence, saw a significant increase of 21.1% in patent applications, totaling 27,033 [1] - The secondary battery sector experienced a growth of 14.4%, with 10,624 patent applications filed [1] Group 2: International Patent Submissions - South Korean companies increased their overseas patent submissions by 17.6%, reaching a total of 67,025 [1]