IP Statistics April 2026

This article summarizes recent statistical data relating to matters of intellectual property, such as patents, utility models, designs and trademarks, available from the Japan Patent Office (JPO), the Supreme Court of Japan (SCJ), the Intellectual Property High Court (IPHC) and WIPO, etc. This edition includes updates based on the JPO Status Report 2026 Edition published in March 2026, and the IP5 Statistics Report 2024 Edition, etc.