Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region in Oberfranken
Oberfranken: Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region was 222.04 in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region in Oberfranken, 1977–2012
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
In 2012, patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region in Oberfranken stood at 222.04.
That represents a change of down 22.4% on the previous year and down 10.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region in Oberfranken peaked at 328.51 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 3.33, in 1977.
Oberfranken ranks 129th of 1633 regions on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 NUTS 3 region in Oberfranken, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 3.33 | — |
| 1978 | 21.34 | +540.8% |
| 1979 | 40.9 | +91.7% |
| 1980 | 36.3 | -11.2% |
| 1981 | 59.2 | +63.1% |
| 1982 | 61.6 | +4.1% |
| 1983 | 83.64 | +35.8% |
| 1984 | 96.65 | +15.6% |
| 1985 | 105.29 | +8.9% |
| 1986 | 83.87 | -20.3% |
| 1987 | 98.97 | +18.0% |
| 1988 | 111.9 | +13.1% |
| 1989 | 132.83 | +18.7% |
| 1990 | 124.12 | -6.6% |
| 1991 | 121.17 | -2.4% |
| 1992 | 121.91 | +0.6% |
| 1993 | 118.48 | -2.8% |
| 1994 | 138.03 | +16.5% |
| 1995 | 151.73 | +9.9% |
| 1996 | 152.94 | +0.8% |
| 1997 | 188.68 | +23.4% |
| 1998 | 209.76 | +11.2% |
| 1999 | 233.91 | +11.5% |
| 2000 | 246.22 | +5.3% |
| 2001 | 214.13 | -13.0% |
| 2002 | 248.82 | +16.2% |
| 2003 | 245.9 | -1.2% |
| 2004 | 238.69 | -2.9% |
| 2005 | 288.44 | +20.8% |
| 2006 | 322.1 | +11.7% |
| 2007 | 328.51 | +2.0% |
| 2008 | 272.22 | -17.1% |
| 2009 | 271.13 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 264.79 | -2.3% |
| 2011 | 286.18 | +8.1% |
| 2012 | 222.04 | -22.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 21.86 | 3.33 | 40.9 | 3 |
| 1980s | 87.03 | 36.3 | 132.83 | 10 |
| 1990s | 156.07 | 118.48 | 233.91 | 10 |
| 2000s | 267.62 | 214.13 | 328.51 | 10 |
| 2010s | 257.67 | 222.04 | 286.18 | 3 |
More science & technology data for Oberfranken
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 328.6 (2025)
- R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS 8,028 (2023)
- Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region 14.99 (2012)
- High-tech patent applications to the EPO by priority year and NUTS 3 26.47 (2012)
Frequently asked questions
- What is patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region in Oberfranken?
- Patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region in Oberfranken was 222.04 in 2012, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region recorded in Oberfranken?
- The highest recorded value was 328.51 in 2007.
- What is the lowest patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region recorded in Oberfranken?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.33 in 1977.
- How does Oberfranken rank for patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region?
- Oberfranken ranks 129th out of 1633 regions with data for 2012.
- Is patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region rising or falling in Oberfranken?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Oberfranken data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region (1977-2012). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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