This article posted on our partner site Mondaq.com provides a brief description on how the clean technology is emerging into a global industry.

The 'fast track patent program' implemented in countries such as the U.S. and Canada have been lucrative but have also resulted in certain infringements. As a patent applicant, this article helps understand that although China is heavily invested in clean technology and that wind and solar are leading in the clean tech market, the U.S. still remains the most highly ranked in terms of the number of clean tech patents issued. When deciding where to file a patent application - most companies are choosing the US. Read on to learn more.