High-tech patent applications to the EPO by priority year in Italy
Italy: High-tech patent applications to the EPO by priority year was 301 in 2013. β Volatile
High-tech patent applications to the EPO by priority year in Italy, 1977β2013
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for high-tech patent applications to the epo by priority year in Italy is 301, measured in 2013.
That represents a change of down 21.7% on the previous year and down 41.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, high-tech patent applications to the epo by priority year in Italy peaked at 570.95 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 4, in 1977.
Italy ranks 14th of 47 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 15.17 | 4 | 30 | 3 |
| 1980s | 105.51 | 46.83 | 171.67 | 10 |
| 1990s | 270.96 | 167.67 | 383.85 | 10 |
| 2000s | 485.5 | 429.88 | 570.95 | 10 |
| 2010s | 370.72 | 301 | 399.62 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Italy
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- Patent applications, residents 10,281 (2021)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is high-tech patent applications to the epo by priority year in Italy?
- High-tech patent applications to the epo by priority year in Italy was 301 in 2013, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest high-tech patent applications to the epo by priority year recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 570.95 in 2005.
- What is the lowest high-tech patent applications to the epo by priority year recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 4 in 1977.
- How does Italy rank for high-tech patent applications to the epo by priority year?
- Italy ranks 14th out of 47 countries with data for 2013.
- Is high-tech patent applications to the epo by priority year rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 41.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of High-tech patent applications to the EPO by priority year (1977-2013). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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