U.S. Granted Utility Patents Originating in San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX (MSA)

PATENTCBSA141700 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

413.00

Year-over-Year Change

99.52%

Date Range

1/1/2000 - 1/1/2015

Summary

This economic trend tracks the number of utility patents granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office that originate from the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metropolitan statistical area (MSA). It serves as an indicator of innovative activity and technological development in the region.

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

Utility patents are a key type of intellectual property protection for new and useful inventions. Tracking patent grants can provide insights into the innovative capacity and technological progress of a geographic area, which is relevant for economic development, technology transfer, and policy analysis.

Methodology

The data is collected and reported by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Historical Context

Policymakers and regional economic analysts use this metric to assess the innovative output and competitiveness of the San Antonio-New Braunfels MSA.

Key Facts

  • Patents are a key driver of technological progress and economic growth.
  • The San Antonio-New Braunfels MSA is a major hub for technology and innovation.
  • Utility patent grants reflect new inventions with commercial application.

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 that originate from the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metropolitan statistical area (MSA).

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

A: Tracking patent grants is an important indicator of innovative activity and technological development in a geographic region, which is relevant for economic development, technology transfer, and policy analysis.

Q: How is this data collected or calculated?

A: The data is collected and reported by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?

A: Policymakers and regional economic analysts use this metric to assess the innovative output and competitiveness of the San Antonio-New Braunfels MSA.

Q: Are there update delays or limitations?

A: There may be delays in the reporting of patent grant data, and the metric only captures a specific geographic area rather than broader national trends.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, U.S. Granted Utility Patents Originating in San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX (MSA) (PATENTCBSA141700), retrieved from FRED.