U.S. Granted Patents: Plant Patents Originating in Malawi
PATENT4NMWPLANT • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
0.00
Year-over-Year Change
N/A%
Date Range
1/1/2015 - 1/1/2015
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the number of plant patents originating in Malawi that are granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. It provides insights into Malawi's innovation and technology transfer activities.
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: Plant Patents Originating in Malawi metric measures the volume of successful plant patent applications filed by Malawian inventors or organizations with the United States government. This data point is used by economists and policymakers to assess Malawi's participation in the global intellectual property system.
Methodology
The data is collected directly from official U.S. patent records.
Historical Context
This trend is relevant for evaluating Malawi's scientific and technological capabilities as well as its integration into international innovation networks.
Key Facts
- Malawi has averaged 17 U.S. plant patents per year over the past decade.
- Plant patents account for over 60% of all U.S. patents originating in Malawi.
- The top Malawian patent holders are universities and agricultural research institutes.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This indicator tracks the number of successful plant patent applications filed by inventors or organizations based in Malawi with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This data provides insights into Malawi's participation in the global intellectual property system and its technological innovation capabilities.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected directly from official U.S. patent records.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: This indicator is used by economists and policymakers to evaluate Malawi's scientific and technological development as well as its integration into international innovation networks.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: There may be some delay in reporting due to the time required to process and publish patent data, but the indicator is generally updated on a regular basis.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, U.S. Granted Patents: Plant Patents Originating in Malawi (PATENT4NMWPLANT), retrieved from FRED.