On August 31, 2021, the JPO published the results of a survey on the status of applications for AI-related patents, which have been increasing in recent years.
Based on the data of newly published applications until April 2021, the survey results of application trends by technical field, application trends in each country, etc. were updated.
Many more AI-related technology developments and patent applications are expected in the future.
Japan Patent Office(JPO)
https://www.jpo.go.jp/e/system/patent/gaiyo/ai/ai_shutsugan_chosa.html