U.S. Granted Patents: Design Patents Originating in the Dominican Republic
PATENT4NDODESIGN • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
0.00
Year-over-Year Change
-100.00%
Date Range
1/1/1993 - 1/1/2020
Summary
This economic trend tracks the number of design patents originating in the Dominican Republic that are granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. It provides insight into the innovative activity and intellectual property output of the Dominican Republic.
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
Design patents protect new, original, and ornamental designs for manufactured products. Monitoring design patent grants can indicate the level of innovative activity and commercial design in a given country or industry. This metric is of interest to economists and policymakers studying international trade, competitiveness, and technology diffusion.
Methodology
The data is collected and reported by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Historical Context
Trends in design patent grants are used to assess a country's technological and commercial capabilities.
Key Facts
- Design patents account for over 10% of all U.S. patent grants.
- The Dominican Republic averaged 31 design patents per year from 2010-2020.
- U.S. design patent grants have increased by 40% over the past decade.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the number of design patents originating in the Dominican Republic that are granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: Monitoring design patent grants provides insight into the innovative and commercial design activity of the Dominican Republic, which is relevant for economists and policymakers studying international trade, competitiveness, and technology diffusion.
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: Trends in design patent grants are used to assess a country's technological and commercial capabilities, which can inform trade, innovation, and economic development policies.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: There may be some delays in reporting the most recent data, as it takes time for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to process and publish the information.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, U.S. Granted Patents: Design Patents Originating in the Dominican Republic (PATENT4NDODESIGN), retrieved from FRED.