Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by institutional in Denmark
Denmark: Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by institutional was 451.53 in 2012. β Volatile
Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by institutional in Denmark, 1977β2012
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for patent applications to the epo by priority year by institutional in Denmark is 451.53, measured in 2012.
That represents a change of down 57.5% on the previous year and down 48.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, patent applications to the epo by priority year by institutional in Denmark peaked at 1,170 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 9.58, in 1977.
Denmark ranks 17th of 48 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 | 39.34 | 9.58 | 68.09 | 3 |
| 1980s | 166.56 | 96.89 | 258.77 | 10 |
| 1990s | 471.77 | 275.85 | 774.62 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,008 | 820.03 | 1,169 | 10 |
| 2010s | 894.68 | 451.53 | 1,170 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is patent applications to the epo by priority year by institutional in Denmark?
- Patent applications to the epo by priority year by institutional in Denmark was 451.53 in 2012, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest patent applications to the epo by priority year by institutional recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 1,170 in 2010.
- What is the lowest patent applications to the epo by priority year by institutional recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.58 in 1977.
- How does Denmark rank for patent applications to the epo by priority year by institutional?
- Denmark ranks 17th out of 48 countries with data for 2012.
- Is patent applications to the epo by priority year by institutional rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 48.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by institutional sector (1977-2012). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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