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A.18 Top Middle Income Countries: National Phase Entries
Figure A.18 shows the number of PCT national phase entries by applicants’ country of origin for the top 10
middle income country filers in 2008 and 2009.
Figure A.18: PCT national phase entries by middle income country of origin
6,000
2008 2009
Annual Growth Rate (%): 2008-2009
12.1 -8.7 -0.6 -3.9 -0.1 -2.4 -1.7 13.8 -41.6 16.5
PCT National Phase Entries
5,000
4,000
3,000
2,000
1,000
0
China
India
South Africa
Russian Federation
Brazil
Turkey
Mexico
Malaysia
Cuba
Argentina
Country of Origin
Source: WIPO Statistics Database
> Applicants from China accounted for about 5,000 PCT national phase entries in 2009 worldwide, an
increase of 12.1% compared to 2008.
> Applicants from all top 10 middle income countries reduced, sometimes drastically so, their national
phase entries at offices worldwide compared to 2008; the only three exceptions were Argentina 13 , China
and Malaysia.
A.19 Distribution of National Phase Entries by Region
Figure A.19 shows the 2009 distribution of PCT national phase entries by region.
Figure A.19: Distribution of PCT national phase entries by region in 2009
Europe: 39.1%
North America: 32.3%
Asia: 23.9%
Oceania: 1.7%
LAC: 0.5%
Africa: 0.3%
Unknown: 2.2%
Source: WIPO Statistics Database
> In 2009, the highest number of PCT national phase entries originated in Europe, followed by North
America and Asia. Respectively, they account for 39.1%, 32.3% and 23.9% of the world total, together
representing over 95% of all PCT national phase entries worldwide.
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Even though Argentina is not a PCT member, their applicants can file PCT applications if at least one applicant is a resident or national of
a contracting state.