PCT Filings Continue to Rise in 2025
International patent activity under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) continued to grow in 2025, with applications increasing by 0.7% to reach 275,900 filings worldwide. Patent filings related to information and communication technologies remained prominent, with digital communication (11.1%) and computer technology (9.6%) together accounting for more than one-fifth of all applications.
With a 5.3% increase compared to 2024, China remained the leading country of origin for PCT applications, with 73,718 filings. Both the United States and Japan saw decreases in applications compared to 2024, but still ranked among the top three, with 52,617 and 47,922 filings, respectively.
Huawei Technologies retained its position as the leading PCT filer with 7,523 applications, followed by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (4,968) and Qualcomm Incorporated (3,227).
With a 5.3% increase compared to 2024, China remained the leading country of origin for PCT applications, with 73,718 filings. Both the United States and Japan saw decreases in applications compared to 2024, but still ranked among the top three, with 52,617 and 47,922 filings, respectively.
Huawei Technologies retained its position as the leading PCT filer with 7,523 applications, followed by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (4,968) and Qualcomm Incorporated (3,227).
