U.S. Granted Utility Patents Originating in Uvalde County, TX
PATENTCOUNTY48463 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
0.00
Year-over-Year Change
N/A%
Date Range
1/1/2000 - 1/1/2015
Summary
The 'U.S. Granted Utility Patents Originating in Uvalde County, TX' trend measures the number of utility patents issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office that originated from inventors residing in Uvalde County, Texas. This metric provides insight into regional innovation and technological development.
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 type of patent granted for new and useful inventions, processes, machines, or compositions of matter. Tracking patents originating from a specific county can indicate local centers of innovation and technological activity, which is valuable data for economic development and technology policy analysis.
Methodology
The data is collected by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office based on the listed residence of inventors on granted utility patent applications.
Historical Context
Policymakers and regional economic development organizations use this data to understand local innovation ecosystems and target resources to support technological growth.
Key Facts
- Uvalde County is located in southwest Texas.
- Utility patents account for the majority of all U.S. patents issued.
- Patent counts are an indicator of technological innovation.
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 originated from inventors residing in Uvalde County, Texas.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: Tracking patent activity at the county level provides insights into regional innovation and technological development, which is valuable information for economic policymakers and analysts.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office based on the listed residence of inventors on granted utility patent applications.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Policymakers and regional economic development organizations use this data to understand local innovation ecosystems and target resources to support technological growth.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is subject to the processing timelines of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, which may result in some reporting delays.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, U.S. Granted Utility Patents Originating in Uvalde County, TX (PATENTCOUNTY48463), retrieved from FRED.