Saudi Arabia sees sharp rise in patent applications in 2025 as innovation activity accelerates

Saudi Arabia has recorded a notable increase in patent applications filed by individuals and national institutions in 2025, signalling growing awareness of the importance of protecting innovation and maximising the value of intangible assets across the Kingdom.

Data released by the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property shows strong year-on-year growth in filings, reflecting an expanding base of innovators, entrepreneurs and national entities engaging more actively with the intellectual property system.

According to SAIP, patent applications submitted by individuals rose sharply from 2,007 in 2024 to 3,942 in 2025, representing a 96 per cent increase.

The authority said the surge highlights heightened awareness of intellectual property protection and a broader culture of innovation.

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Patent applications filed by national institutions also increased significantly over the same period, climbing from 408 in 2024 to 734 in 2025, an 80 per cent rise.

SAIP said this growth underscores the increasing commitment of national entities to safeguarding their innovations and transforming them into valuable economic assets.

The authority said the increases in individual and institutional filings contributed to a rise in the total number of patent applications to 10,300 in 2025, up from 8,029 in 2024.

SAIP reaffirmed its continued efforts to strengthen the Kingdom’s intellectual property ecosystem, streamline registration procedures and support innovation, in line with the objectives of Vision 2030.