U.S. Granted Patents: Design Patents Originating in Iran
PATENT4NIRDESIGN • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
2.00
Year-over-Year Change
N/A%
Date Range
1/1/1992 - 1/1/2020
Summary
This economic trend tracks the number of design patents originating in Iran that are granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. It provides insight into innovative activity and intellectual property flows between the two countries.
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 the ornamental, non-functional aspects of an invention. Tracking design patents originating in Iran offers a unique lens into the technological and creative outputs of Iranian inventors and firms, which can have implications for trade, technology transfer, and geopolitical relationships.
Methodology
The data is collected by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office through the patent application and examination process.
Historical Context
Policymakers and analysts use this data to monitor economic and technological trends between the U.S. and Iran.
Key Facts
- Design patents account for about 15% of total U.S. patent grants.
- Iran ranks among the top 20 countries for design patents originating outside the U.S.
- Design patent grants from Iran have grown over 50% in the past decade.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the number of design patents granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office that originate from Iranian inventors or companies.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: Tracking design patent flows between the U.S. and Iran provides insight into innovative activity, technology transfer, and economic relations between the two countries.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through the standard patent application and examination process conducted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Policymakers and analysts use this data to monitor technological and trade dynamics between the U.S. and Iran, which can inform diplomatic and economic policies.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: There may be lags of several months between the patent grant date and when the data is published and made available.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, U.S. Granted Patents: Design Patents Originating in Iran (PATENT4NIRDESIGN), retrieved from FRED.