U.S. Granted Utility Patents Originating in Brown County, NE
PATENTCOUNTY31017 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
0.00
Year-over-Year Change
-100.00%
Date Range
1/1/2000 - 1/1/2015
Summary
The 'U.S. Granted Utility Patents Originating in Brown County, NE' metric tracks the number of utility patents granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to inventors located in Brown County, Nebraska. This data provides insights into regional innovation and technological progress.
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, as opposed to design or plant patents. The number of utility patents originating from a specific county is an indicator of local innovation, entrepreneurship, and research and development activity in that region.
Methodology
The data is collected and reported by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Historical Context
This metric is used by economists, policymakers, and regional development agencies to assess the innovative capacity and competitiveness of local economies.
Key Facts
- Brown County, NE is home to about 5,300 residents.
- In 2021, 15 utility patents were granted to inventors in Brown County.
- The U.S. granted a total of 392,464 utility patents in 2021.
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 to inventors located in Brown County, Nebraska.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: The number of utility patents originating from a specific county is an indicator of local innovation, entrepreneurship, and research and development activity in that region, which is of interest to economists, policymakers, and regional development agencies.
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: This metric is used by economists, policymakers, and regional development agencies to assess the innovative capacity and competitiveness of local economies.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is published with some delay, as it takes time for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to process and report on granted patents.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, U.S. Granted Utility Patents Originating in Brown County, NE (PATENTCOUNTY31017), retrieved from FRED.