U.S. Granted Patents: Design Patents Originating in Tunisia

PATENT4NTNDESIGN • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

0.00

Year-over-Year Change

N/A%

Date Range

1/1/1993 - 1/1/2020

Summary

The 'U.S. Granted Patents: Design Patents Originating in Tunisia' trend measures the number of design patents granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office that originated from Tunisian inventors or assignees. This data is an important indicator of innovation and technology transfer between the U.S. and Tunisia.

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 the ornamental or aesthetic aspects of an invention, rather than its functional qualities. Tracking design patents originating from Tunisia provides insights into the collaborative nature of global innovation and the commercial appeal of Tunisian inventions in the U.S. market.

Methodology

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

Historical Context

Policymakers and economists monitor trends in international patent flows to assess the health of R&D ecosystems and cross-border technology exchange.

Key Facts

  • Design patents account for about 10% of all U.S. patents granted annually.
  • Tunisia ranks among the top 50 countries for U.S. design patent grants.
  • Design patent activity is considered an indicator of commercialization and market-ready innovations.

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 that originated from Tunisian inventors or assignees.

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

A: Tracking design patents originating from Tunisia provides insights into the collaborative nature of global innovation and the commercial appeal of Tunisian inventions in the U.S. market.

Q: How is this data collected or calculated?

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

Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?

A: Policymakers and economists monitor trends in international patent flows to assess the health of R&D ecosystems and cross-border technology exchange.

Q: Are there update delays or limitations?

A: The data is published with a delay by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and may not capture all patent applications or grants in real-time.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, U.S. Granted Patents: Design Patents Originating in Tunisia (PATENT4NTNDESIGN), retrieved from FRED.