Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by institutional in Portugal
Portugal: Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by institutional was 23.5 in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by institutional in Portugal, 1979–2012
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for patent applications to the epo by priority year by institutional in Portugal is 23.5, measured in 2012.
That represents a change of down 59.9% on the previous year and down 25.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, patent applications to the epo by priority year by institutional in Portugal peaked at 89.8 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 1, in 1979.
That places Portugal 32nd out of 48 countries with data for 2012, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by institutional in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 1 | — |
| 1980 | 2.2 | +120.0% |
| 1981 | 1.5 | -31.8% |
| 1982 | 2.2 | +46.7% |
| 1983 | 1 | -54.5% |
| 1984 | 3.25 | +225.0% |
| 1985 | 3.5 | +7.7% |
| 1986 | 4.33 | +23.8% |
| 1987 | 7.53 | +73.9% |
| 1988 | 5.5 | -27.0% |
| 1989 | 4 | -27.3% |
| 1990 | 3.92 | -2.1% |
| 1991 | 5.42 | +38.3% |
| 1992 | 5.1 | -5.9% |
| 1993 | 2.64 | -48.2% |
| 1994 | 4.9 | +85.4% |
| 1995 | 5.67 | +15.7% |
| 1996 | 9.62 | +69.7% |
| 1997 | 16.27 | +69.1% |
| 1998 | 17.52 | +7.7% |
| 1999 | 20.7 | +18.2% |
| 2000 | 28.25 | +36.5% |
| 2001 | 26.88 | -4.8% |
| 2002 | 31.58 | +17.5% |
| 2003 | 45.04 | +42.6% |
| 2004 | 32.34 | -28.2% |
| 2005 | 82.65 | +155.5% |
| 2006 | 70.68 | -14.5% |
| 2007 | 89.8 | +27.1% |
| 2008 | 76.15 | -15.2% |
| 2009 | 66.73 | -12.4% |
| 2010 | 63.86 | -4.3% |
| 2011 | 58.55 | -8.3% |
| 2012 | 23.5 | -59.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980s | 3.5 | 1 | 7.53 | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.17 | 2.64 | 20.7 | 10 |
| 2000s | 55.01 | 26.88 | 89.8 | 10 |
| 2010s | 48.64 | 23.5 | 63.86 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is patent applications to the epo by priority year by institutional in Portugal?
- Patent applications to the epo by priority year by institutional in Portugal was 23.5 in 2012, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest patent applications to the epo by priority year by institutional recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 89.8 in 2007.
- What is the lowest patent applications to the epo by priority year by institutional recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 in 1979.
- How does Portugal rank for patent applications to the epo by priority year by institutional?
- Portugal ranks 32nd out of 48 countries with data for 2012.
- Is patent applications to the epo by priority year by institutional rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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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