U.S. Granted Patents: Design Patents Originating in the Northern Mariana Islands
PATENTUSMPDESIGN • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
0.00
Year-over-Year Change
N/A%
Date Range
1/1/2005 - 1/1/2017
Summary
The 'U.S. Granted Patents: Design Patents Originating in the Northern Mariana Islands' trend measures the number of design patents issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to inventors from the Northern Mariana Islands. This provides insight into innovation and technological development in the territory.
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. Tracking design patents from the Northern Mariana Islands helps economists and policymakers understand the territory's innovative capacity and competitiveness in global markets.
Methodology
The data is collected and published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Historical Context
Design patent data is used by economists and government analysts to evaluate regional economic growth and policies supporting innovation.
Key Facts
- Design patents account for over 10% of all U.S. patents granted.
- The Northern Mariana Islands have received over 100 design patents since 1990.
- Design patents protect new, original, and ornamental product designs.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the number of design patents issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to inventors from the Northern Mariana Islands.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: Tracking design patents from the Northern Mariana Islands provides insights into the territory's innovative capacity and competitiveness in global markets.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected and published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Design patent data is used by economists and government analysts to evaluate regional economic growth and policies supporting innovation.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is published regularly by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, but may have a delay of several months.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, U.S. Granted Patents: Design Patents Originating in the Northern Mariana Islands (PATENTUSMPDESIGN), retrieved from FRED.