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ARTICLE · 14 FEBRUARY 2023

2022 Year In Review: Cleantech

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As the world continues to grapple with the challenges of climate change, the need for increased development and mass adoption of clean technologies has become even more apparent.

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Matthew Graff
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As the world continues to grapple with the challenges of climate change, the need for increased development and mass adoption of clean technologies has become even more apparent. In 2022, governments all over the world ramped up their support of clean technology initiatives and programs as they strive to reach their lofty climate and energy goals. In this article, we review some of the key governmental cleantech initiatives from a patent perspective and highlight developments in international cooperation regarding cleantech.

Growing Support of Cleantech Innovation by Patent Offices

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), one of the largest patent offices in the world, showed its support for green technologies in 2022 by becoming a partner of WIPO Green. The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) launched its WIPO Green online platform in 2013 to support global efforts against climate change. The platform allows for green technology

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