Free Number of AI patents filed per year
This chart presents the annual number of artificial intelligence patent applications filed worldwide, illustrating the rapid acceleration of innovation in AI-related technologies over recent years. It highlights how research, automation, machine learning, and data-driven systems have become major drivers of intellectual property activity across industries. The steady upward curve reflects increased investment from technology firms, academic institutions, and industrial manufacturers seeking to secure competitive advantages through proprietary algorithms and AI-based solutions. This visual is ideal for research presentations, business reports, technology trend analysis, and educational materials focused on innovation growth and future technological development.
| Year | AI Patents Filed (Thousands) |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 24 |
| 2017 | 31 |
| 2018 | 40 |
| 2019 | 52 |
| 2020 | 66 |
| 2021 | 82 |
| 2022 | 101 |
| 2023 | 118 |
| 2024 | 135 |
