Azerbaijan leads South Caucasus in patent activity with continued growth in 2024

According to the Agency's mid-2025 report, 310 applications were received last year for inventions, utility models, and industrial designs, compared to 302 in 2023. The breakdown includes:

• 204 invention applications (up from 201)

• 69 utility model applications (up from 67)

• 37 industrial design applications (up from 34)

Additionally, 39 applications were submitted to the Eurasian Patent Office, while 7 invention applications were filed under the PCT international patent system, marking a 12% rise in international patent outreach compared to the previous year.

The number of patents officially granted also rose notably. In 2024, a total of 185 patents were registered in the State Register, an increase from 151 in 2023. These included:

• 128 patents for inventions (up from 103)

• 43 patents for utility models (up from 36)

• 14 patents for industrial designs (up from 12)

Overall, patent activity grew by 22%, reflecting not only increased innovation and research output but also a stronger legal framework supporting intellectual property in Azerbaijan.