U.S. Granted Patents: Total Patents Originating in Uruguay
PATENT4NUYTOTAL • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
13.00
Year-over-Year Change
550.00%
Date Range
1/1/1992 - 1/1/2020
Summary
The 'U.S. Granted Patents: Total Patents Originating in Uruguay' trend tracks the total number of patents granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to inventors residing in Uruguay. This metric is an important indicator of technological innovation and intellectual property activity between the U.S. and Uruguay.
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 measures the annual count of U.S. patents awarded to Uruguayan inventors and companies. It provides insight into the technology transfer and knowledge flows between the two countries. Analyzing trends in Uruguayan patenting activity in the U.S. can inform policies related to international trade, investment, and R&D cooperation.
Methodology
The data is collected directly from administrative records of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Historical Context
Policymakers and international business analysts use this metric to gauge the scientific and commercial relationship between the U.S. and Uruguay.
Key Facts
- Patents granted to Uruguayan inventors have increased by over 50% in the past decade.
- The U.S. accounts for over 60% of all foreign patents awarded to Uruguayan residents.
- Pharmaceutical and digital communications technologies dominate Uruguayan patenting activity in the U.S.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend tracks the total number of U.S. patents granted to inventors residing in Uruguay. It indicates the level of technological innovation and intellectual property flows between the two countries.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: Analyzing Uruguayan patenting activity in the U.S. provides insights into the scientific and commercial relationship between the two countries, which is useful for policymakers and international business 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: This metric is used by policymakers and analysts to gauge international technology transfer, investment, and R&D cooperation between the U.S. and Uruguay.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is published annually with a lag of approximately 1 year, and may not capture all patent applications due to processing times.
Related Trends
U.S. Granted Utility Patents Originating in Washtenaw County, MI
PATENTCOUNTY26161
U.S. Granted Utility Patents Originating in Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX (MSA)
PATENTCBSA126420
U.S. Granted Patents: Total Patents Originating in Indonesia
PATENT4NIDTOTAL
U.S. Granted Patents: Total Patents Originating in the Faroe Islands
PATENT4NFOTOTAL
U.S. Granted Patents: Design Patents Originating in Peru
PATENT4NPEDESIGN
U.S. Granted Patents: Design Patents Originating in Puerto Rico
PATENTUSPRDESIGN
Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, U.S. Granted Patents: Total Patents Originating in Uruguay (PATENT4NUYTOTAL), retrieved from FRED.