U.S. Granted Utility Patents Originating in Knox County, NE

PATENTCOUNTY31107 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

1.00

Year-over-Year Change

-50.00%

Date Range

1/1/2000 - 1/1/2015

Summary

The 'U.S. Granted Utility Patents Originating in Knox County, NE' series tracks the number of utility patents granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office that originated from inventors based in Knox County, Nebraska.

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 economic indicator provides insight into the inventive and innovative activities taking place in Knox County, a rural county in northeast Nebraska. The data can be used by economists and policymakers to assess the region's technological development and competitiveness.

Methodology

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

Historical Context

Trends in utility patents are often analyzed to understand regional economic performance and technological progress.

Key Facts

  • Knox County, NE is a rural county with a population under 8,500.
  • Utility patents cover new and useful inventions or improvements.
  • The U.S. granted over 333,000 utility patents in 2021.

FAQs

Q: What does this economic trend measure?

A: This series tracks the number of utility patents granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office that originated from inventors based in Knox County, Nebraska.

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

A: Trends in utility patents provide insight into the inventive and innovative activities taking place in a specific region, which is useful for assessing technological development and competitiveness.

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: Utility patent data is often analyzed by economists and policymakers to understand regional economic performance and technological progress.

Q: Are there update delays or limitations?

A: The data is subject to the reporting schedule and any processing delays of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, U.S. Granted Utility Patents Originating in Knox County, NE (PATENTCOUNTY31107), retrieved from FRED.