U.S. Granted Patents: Design Patents Originating in France
PATENT4NFRDESIGN • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
482.00
Year-over-Year Change
-19.67%
Date Range
1/1/1992 - 1/1/2020
Summary
The 'U.S. Granted Patents: Design Patents Originating in France' trend measures the number of design patents granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office that originated from inventors in France. This metric provides insight into innovation and technology transfer between the U.S. and France.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
Design patents protect the novel, non-functional ornamental design of a product. This series tracks the flow of French design innovations into the U.S. market, which can signal economic and technological relationships between the two countries.
Methodology
The data is collected by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and represents the total count of design patents granted to French inventors each year.
Historical Context
Policymakers and analysts use this metric to understand international innovation and competitiveness dynamics.
Key Facts
- France ranks 5th globally in design patent applications.
- U.S. design patent grants to French inventors peaked in 2015.
- On average, 10% of U.S. design patents originate from France.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the number of design patents granted by the U.S. to inventors based in France. Design patents protect the ornamental design of a product.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This metric provides insight into the flow of French design innovations into the U.S. market, which can signal economic and technological relationships between the two countries.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and represents the total count of design patents granted to French inventors each year.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Policymakers and analysts use this metric to understand international innovation and competitiveness dynamics between the U.S. and France.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: There may be lags in the data due to patent application and granting processes, and the metric only captures a subset of innovation activity between the two countries.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, U.S. Granted Patents: Design Patents Originating in France (PATENT4NFRDESIGN), retrieved from FRED.