日本对EPO的专利申请下降了2.4%,而韩国的专利申请在技术进步的驱动下上升了4.2%。 Japan's patent applications to the EPO drop 2.4%, while South Korea's rise 4.2%, driven by tech advancements.

欧洲专利局公布了其2024年专利指数,显示日本有21 062个申请,比2023年减少2.4%。 The European Patent Office (EPO) released its 2024 Patent Index, showing Japan in third place with 21,062 applications, a 2.4% decrease from 2023. 东京对日本的申请贡献最多,在全球排名第二。 Tokyo contributed the most applications from Japan, ranking second globally. 韩国第二年获得排名前5位的13,107个申请,增加4.2%,由三星领导。 South Korea secured a top 5 spot for the second year with 13,107 applications, a 4.2% increase, led by Samsung. 在清洁能源和电池技术进步的推动下,计算机技术和电力机械取得了显著增长。 Computer technology and electrical machinery saw significant growth, driven by clean energy and battery tech advancements.