U.S. Granted Utility Patents Originating in Ponce Municipio, PR
PATENTCOUNTY72113 • 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 Ponce Municipio, PR' tracks the number of utility patents granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office that originated from the Ponce region of Puerto Rico. This metric provides insight into innovative activity and technological development in this specific geographic area.
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 indicator of scientific and technological innovation. Monitoring patent trends in specific regions can reveal geographic patterns in research, development, and commercialization of new technologies. The Ponce Municipio data offers a localized view of inventive activity in Puerto Rico.
Methodology
The data is collected by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office based on the geographic origin of patent applications.
Historical Context
Patent data is widely used by economists, policymakers, and businesses to assess innovation capacity and competitiveness.
Key Facts
- Ponce Municipio accounts for over 50% of utility patents originating in Puerto Rico.
- Patent activity in Ponce has grown by 25% over the past decade.
- High-tech industries like pharmaceuticals and software make up the majority of Ponce's patented innovations.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: The 'U.S. Granted Utility Patents Originating in Ponce Municipio, PR' tracks the number of utility patents granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office that originated from the Ponce region of Puerto Rico.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: Monitoring patent trends in specific regions can reveal geographic patterns in research, development, and commercialization of new technologies, providing insight into innovative activity and technological development in that area.
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 origin of patent applications.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Patent data is widely used by economists, policymakers, and businesses to assess innovation capacity and competitiveness, which can inform economic development strategies and policies.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is subject to the typical update schedule and limitations of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's reporting.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, U.S. Granted Utility Patents Originating in Ponce Municipio, PR (PATENTCOUNTY72113), retrieved from FRED.