China Dominates Global Anti-Drone Patent Filings, Outpacing US and South Korea
China has emerged as the global leader in patent applications for anti-drone technology, according to a report from intellectual property law firm Mathys & Squire. The UK-based firm noted a 27% increase in such filings over the past year, with China submitting 82 applications, the United States filing 22, and South Korea ranking third with six. This trend reflects heightened interest in counter-drone systems amid conflicts in Ukraine and Iran, as well as increased sightings in Western regions.
Key facts
- China leads in anti-drone patent applications with 82 filings
- Patent applications for anti-drone systems rose 27% in the past year
- The United States submitted 22 applications, ranking second, while South Korea filed six
Entities
Institutions
- Mathys & Squire
Locations
- China
- United States
- South Korea
- Ukraine
- Iran