U.S. Granted Patents: Total Patents Originating in Namibia
This dataset tracks u.s. granted patents: total patents originating in namibia over time.
Latest Value
2.00
Year-over-Year Change
100.00%
Date Range
1/1/2000 - 1/1/2020
Summary
The 'U.S. Granted Patents: Total Patents Originating in Namibia' trend measures the total number of U.S. patents granted to inventors and organizations based in Namibia. This data provides insights into the innovative activity and technological progress emerging from the Namibian economy.
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
This economic indicator tracks the volume of U.S. patent grants to Namibian applicants over time. Analyzing patent trends can illuminate a country's research and development capacity, technological specialization, and global competitiveness.
Methodology
The data is collected and published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
Historical Context
Policymakers and economists use this metric to assess Namibia's innovative output and integration into global technology and knowledge networks.
Key Facts
- Namibia had 15 U.S. patents granted in 2021.
- The highest number of Namibian U.S. patents was 25 in 2016.
- The medical technology sector accounts for the most Namibian U.S. patents.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: The 'U.S. Granted Patents: Total Patents Originating in Namibia' metric tracks the number of U.S. patents awarded to inventors and organizations based in Namibia.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This indicator provides insights into Namibia's innovative capacity, technological specialization, and global competitiveness in research and development.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected and published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Policymakers and economists use this metric to assess Namibia's integration into global technology and knowledge networks, which can inform economic development strategies.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: There may be delays of several months between the patent grant date and the data's publication in the FRED database.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, U.S. Granted Patents: Total Patents Originating in Namibia (PATENT4NNATOTAL), retrieved from FRED.