U.S. Granted Utility Patents Originating in Rains County, TX
PATENTCOUNTY48379 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
6.00
Year-over-Year Change
N/A%
Date Range
1/1/2000 - 1/1/2015
Summary
The 'U.S. Granted Utility Patents Originating in Rains County, TX' metric tracks the number of utility patents granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to inventors residing in Rains County, Texas. This provides insight into regional innovation and technology 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 metric measures utility patent grants, which are a key indicator of invention and technological progress. Analyzing patent trends in specific counties can help policymakers and economists understand regional innovation ecosystems and the geographic distribution of intellectual property.
Methodology
The data is collected directly from U.S. Patent and Trademark Office records.
Historical Context
Utility patent grants are widely used to assess innovation outputs and competitiveness at regional and national levels.
Key Facts
- Rains County is a rural county in northeast Texas.
- Utility patents cover new and useful inventions or improvements.
- Patent grants indicate investment in R&D and new technology.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This metric tracks the number of utility patents granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to inventors residing in Rains County, Texas.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: Analyzing patent grants in specific counties provides insights into regional innovation ecosystems and the geographic distribution of intellectual property.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected directly from U.S. Patent and Trademark Office records.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Utility patent grants are widely used to assess innovation outputs and competitiveness at regional and national levels by policymakers and economists.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: There may be some delay in reporting due to the time required to process and publish patent data.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, U.S. Granted Utility Patents Originating in Rains County, TX (PATENTCOUNTY48379), retrieved from FRED.