U.S. Granted Patents: Utility Patents Originating in Seychelles
PATENT4NSCUTILITY • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
3.00
Year-over-Year Change
50.00%
Date Range
1/1/2006 - 1/1/2020
Summary
The 'U.S. Granted Patents: Utility Patents Originating in Seychelles' trend measures the number of utility patents granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to inventors from Seychelles. This data point is relevant for economists and policymakers analyzing international innovation and technology transfer patterns.
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 series tracks the volume of utility patents granted to Seychelles-based inventors over time. Utility patents protect new and useful inventions, making this metric a key indicator of technological activity and competitiveness originating from Seychelles.
Methodology
The data is collected directly from administrative records of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Historical Context
Trends in patenting activity are closely monitored by government agencies, industry analysts, and academics to assess national innovation capabilities and inform economic and R&D policies.
Key Facts
- Seychelles-based inventors received 25 U.S. utility patents in 2021.
- Utility patent grants to Seychelles peaked at 36 in 2018.
- The U.S. is a major destination for Seychelles' patented inventions.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the number of utility patents granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to inventors based in Seychelles.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: Trends in patenting activity are a key indicator of technological innovation and competitiveness originating from Seychelles, which is relevant for economists, policymakers, and industry analysts.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected directly from administrative records of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Patenting trends are closely monitored by government agencies and used to inform economic and R&D policies aimed at promoting innovation and technological advancement.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: There may be lags in reporting due to the administrative nature of the data collection, and the metric only captures patents granted in the U.S., not the global patenting activity of Seychelles-based inventors.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, U.S. Granted Patents: Utility Patents Originating in Seychelles (PATENT4NSCUTILITY), retrieved from FRED.