U.S. Granted Patents: Design Patents Originating in Greece

PATENT4NGRDESIGN • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

11.00

Year-over-Year Change

450.00%

Date Range

1/1/1992 - 1/1/2020

Summary

The 'U.S. Granted Patents: Design Patents Originating in Greece' trend measures the number of design patents granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office that originate from applicants in Greece. This provides insight into Greece's innovative activity and technological development.

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 ornamental or aesthetic aspects of an invention, rather than its functional characteristics. Tracking this metric helps economists and policymakers understand the innovative capacity and commercial output of Greece's domestic inventors and companies.

Methodology

The data is compiled by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office from patent application records.

Historical Context

This indicator is relevant for assessing Greece's competitiveness and integration within global technology and manufacturing supply chains.

Key Facts

  • Design patents account for about 10% of total U.S. patent grants.
  • Greece ranks 34th globally for total patents filed.
  • U.S. patent grants to Greek applicants have grown by 6% annually since 2010.

FAQs

Q: What does this economic trend measure?

A: This trend measures the number of design patents granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office that originate from applicants located in Greece.

Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?

A: Tracking design patent grants provides insight into Greece's innovative capacity and technological development, which is relevant for assessing its global economic competitiveness.

Q: How is this data collected or calculated?

A: The data is compiled directly from patent application records maintained by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?

A: This indicator helps economists and policymakers understand Greece's integration into global technology and manufacturing supply chains.

Q: Are there update delays or limitations?

A: There is typically a 1-2 year lag in the availability of complete patent grant data from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, U.S. Granted Patents: Design Patents Originating in Greece (PATENT4NGRDESIGN), retrieved from FRED.