Appeal Statistics for Patent Cases in 2007-2008
| Year | Type | Appeal Rejected | Appeal Accepted | Others | Total | Appeal Successful Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Application | 94 | 6 | 10 | 110 | 5.45% |
| Opposition | 103 | 9 | 2 | 114 | 7.89% | |
| Invalidation | 379 | 27 | 15 | 421 | 6.41% | |
| Others | 74 | 3 | 2 | 79 | 3.80% | |
| Total | 650 | 45 | 29 | 724 | 6.22% | |
| 2008 (Jan to Sept.) | Application | 60 | 8 | 4 | 72 | 11.11% |
| Opposition | 12 | 0 | 0 | 12 | – | |
| Invalidation | 285 | 33 | 5 | 323 | 10.22% | |
| Others | 26 | 1 | 3 | 30 | 3.33% | |
| Total | 383 | 42 | 12 | 437 | 9.61% |
