U.S. Granted Patents: Total Patents Originating in Japan
PATENT4NJPTOTAL • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
53,779.00
Year-over-Year Change
46.62%
Date Range
1/1/1992 - 1/1/2020
Summary
The 'U.S. Granted Patents: Total Patents Originating in Japan' series tracks the total number of U.S. patents granted to inventors from Japan. This metric provides insight into innovation and technology transfer between the U.S. and Japan.
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
The 'U.S. Granted Patents: Total Patents Originating in Japan' series measures the volume of U.S. patent grants to Japanese inventors and organizations. It offers a proxy for the competitiveness and cross-border innovation between the world's two largest advanced economies.
Methodology
The data is collected and compiled by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Historical Context
Patent grant trends are used by economists, policymakers, and industry analysts to monitor technology and innovation dynamics.
Key Facts
- Japan has consistently ranked among the top countries for U.S. patent grants.
- Patent grants are an indicator of successful R&D and commercial innovation.
- The U.S. and Japan are the world's two largest patent office systems.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This series tracks the total number of U.S. patents granted to inventors and organizations based in Japan.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: Patent grant data provides insights into the technology transfer and innovation dynamics between the U.S. and Japan, two of the world's leading economies.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected and compiled by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Policymakers and economists monitor patent grant trends to assess the competitiveness and innovation capacity of different countries and industries.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is subject to the processing timelines of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, U.S. Granted Patents: Total Patents Originating in Japan (PATENT4NJPTOTAL), retrieved from FRED.