The dashboard provides a comprehensive view of patenting activity across 15 OECD countries, including Canada, with data segmented by inventors (individual contributors) and assignees (organizations or companies filing patents). It tracks trends over time for three key categories:

1. All Patents: Represents the total number of patents filed, showcasing overall innovation output.

2. AI Patents: Focuses on patents related to artificial intelligence technologies, reflecting advancements in digital transformation and automation.

3. Green Patents: Highlights patents centered on environmentally sustainable technologies, which are critical for addressing global climate challenges.

The inclusion of both assignees and inventors allows for dual perspectives:

• Inventors: Insights into the contributions of individuals or collaborative groups.

• Assignees: A lens on corporate and institutional R&D efforts and commercialization strategies.

This dataset is sourced from the USPTO and tracks patent filings over several decades, providing a clear picture of global innovation trends.

Source of data used in this Dashboard: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

1. Overall Patenting Trends (All Patents)

• Both inventors and assignees show exponential growth in patent filings starting in the early 2000s. This aligns with global increases in R&D investment and technological development.

• The number of patents associated with assignees (companies) is significantly higher than those tied to inventors, indicating the dominant role of corporate entities in driving innovation.

2. AI Patents

• AI patents have seen steady growth since the mid-2000s, with accelerated adoption and filing rates in the last decade.

• This reflects the increasing integration of AI technologies into various industries, from automation to data analytics.

• The growth trends are comparable between inventors and assignees, indicating both individual researchers and organizations are contributing significantly to AI innovation.

3. Green Patents

• Green patents exhibit a more gradual but consistent upward trend. This highlights the steady investment in sustainable technologies as countries respond to climate change challenges and policy incentives.

• Notably, assignees (companies) play a significant role in green innovation, likely driven by government policies such as carbon pricing, tax incentives, and regulatory pressures.

4. Assignees vs. Inventors

• Assignees demonstrate sharper growth across all categories, particularly in the 2000s and 2010s. This suggests that corporate R&D and structured innovation initiatives are primary drivers of patent filings.

• Inventors show more moderate growth, reflecting grassroots innovation and the contributions of individual inventors or smaller teams.