U.S. Granted Utility Patents Originating in Yoakum County, TX
PATENTCOUNTY48501 • 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 Yoakum County, TX' series tracks the number of utility patents issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office that originate from Yoakum County, Texas. This data provides insights 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
This series represents the count of utility patents, which protect new and useful inventions, that were granted by the USPTO and originated from the geographic area of Yoakum County, Texas. This metric is used by economists and policymakers to analyze trends in local innovation, technology commercialization, and the entrepreneurial climate.
Methodology
The data is collected by the USPTO based on the geographic location of the patent applicant.
Historical Context
Patent data is widely used to gauge regional economic and technological competitiveness.
Key Facts
- Yoakum County had 15 utility patents granted in 2021.
- Patent counts have increased by 25% in Yoakum County over the past 5 years.
- The top technology categories for Yoakum County patents are agriculture and oil/gas.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This series tracks the number of utility patents originating from Yoakum County, Texas. Utility patents protect new and useful inventions.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: Patent data provides insights into regional innovation, technological development, and the entrepreneurial climate. This information is valuable 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 geographic location of the patent applicant.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Patent data is widely used to gauge regional economic and technological competitiveness, which informs economic development strategies and policies.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: There may be a lag of several months between when patents are granted and when the data is published.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, U.S. Granted Utility Patents Originating in Yoakum County, TX (PATENTCOUNTY48501), retrieved from FRED.