U.S. Granted Patents: Design Patents Originating in New Caledonia

PATENT4NNCDESIGN • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

0.00

Year-over-Year Change

-100.00%

Date Range

1/1/1998 - 1/1/2018

Summary

The 'U.S. Granted Patents: Design Patents Originating in New Caledonia' trend tracks the number of design patents granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to inventors from the French territory of New Caledonia.

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 new, original, and ornamental designs for manufactured products. This series provides insight into the innovative activity and technological development originating in New Caledonia and its economic relationship with the United States.

Methodology

The data is collected by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office through its patent application and granting process.

Historical Context

Policymakers and economists analyze this trend to understand international innovation and trade dynamics.

Key Facts

  • New Caledonia is a French territory in the South Pacific.
  • Design patents protect ornamental product designs, not functional inventions.
  • The U.S. is a major trading partner for many Pacific Island economies.

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 to inventors from New Caledonia.

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

A: This trend provides insight into the level of innovative activity and technological development originating in New Caledonia and its economic relationship with the United States.

Q: How is this data collected or calculated?

A: The data is collected by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office through its patent application and granting process.

Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?

A: Policymakers and economists analyze this trend to understand international innovation and trade dynamics between the U.S. and Pacific Island economies.

Q: Are there update delays or limitations?

A: The data is subject to the timelines of the U.S. patent application and granting process, which may result in update delays.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, U.S. Granted Patents: Design Patents Originating in New Caledonia (PATENT4NNCDESIGN), retrieved from FRED.