Between 2007 and 2012, the U.S. recovered from a temporary patenting lull in the wake of the economic crisis, jumping more than 43 percent. Most states shared in this patent resurgence, though activity continues to be concentrated in a few states. About one quarter of 2012 U.S. patents were awarded in California, the leading patenting state. About half of all patents were awarded in the top five states, California, Texas, New York, Massachusetts and Washington.
SSTI has prepared tables showing total patents and patents per 100,000 residents by state for 2007-2012. These tables include updated data from USPTO for 2007-2010, and include utility, design, plant and reissue patents (less statutory invention registration). Download the tables in Excel format to get access to all of the data.
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