Top 10 PCT filers in 2013

According to WIPO, there were about 205,300 PCT applications filed in 2013. This represents an increase of 5.1% over 2012. The top 10 filing countries are:

1. USA
2. Japan
3. China
4. Germany
5. Republic of Korea
6. France
7. UK
8. Switzerland
9. Netherlands
10. Sweden