U.S. Granted Patents: Utility Patents Originating in Gabon
PATENT4NGAUTILITY • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
1.00
Year-over-Year Change
0.00%
Date Range
1/1/2007 - 1/1/2018
Summary
The 'U.S. Granted Patents: Utility Patents Originating in Gabon' series tracks the number of utility patents issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to inventors from Gabon. This metric provides insight into Gabon's innovation and technological output.
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
Utility patents protect new and useful inventions, processes, machines, and compositions of matter. Tracking utility patents granted to Gabonese inventors offers a proxy for the country's technological development and knowledge economy.
Methodology
The data is collected and published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Historical Context
Policy analysts and market observers use this data to assess Gabon's innovation capacity and competitiveness.
Key Facts
- Gabon is a Central African country.
- The U.S. granted 13 utility patents to Gabonese inventors in 2020.
- Utility patents make up the majority of all U.S. patents issued.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the number of utility patents granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to inventors originating from Gabon.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: Tracking utility patents granted to Gabonese inventors provides insight into the country's innovation and technological development, which is relevant for policy analysts, economists, and market observers.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected and published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Policy analysts and government officials use this data to assess Gabon's innovation capacity and competitiveness, which can inform economic development strategies.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is published with a lag, so there may be a delay in reporting the most recent figures.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, U.S. Granted Patents: Utility Patents Originating in Gabon (PATENT4NGAUTILITY), retrieved from FRED.