Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region in Emilia-Romagna
Emilia-Romagna: Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region was 96.07 in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region in Emilia-Romagna, 1978–2012
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region in Emilia-Romagna is 96.07, measured in 2012.
That represents a change of down 34.7% on the previous year and down 46.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region in Emilia-Romagna peaked at 180.96 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 4.93, in 1978.
That places Emilia-Romagna 51st out of 1501 regions with data for 2012, putting it 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 Emilia-Romagna, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 4.93 | — |
| 1979 | 6 | +21.7% |
| 1980 | 23.63 | +293.8% |
| 1981 | 19.96 | -15.5% |
| 1982 | 17.22 | -13.7% |
| 1983 | 14.09 | -18.2% |
| 1984 | 28.38 | +101.4% |
| 1985 | 40.24 | +41.8% |
| 1986 | 44.4 | +10.3% |
| 1987 | 50.19 | +13.0% |
| 1988 | 49.79 | -0.8% |
| 1989 | 44.64 | -10.3% |
| 1990 | 53.43 | +19.7% |
| 1991 | 72.5 | +35.7% |
| 1992 | 58.12 | -19.8% |
| 1993 | 56.41 | -2.9% |
| 1994 | 63.73 | +13.0% |
| 1995 | 80.69 | +26.6% |
| 1996 | 70.31 | -12.9% |
| 1997 | 72.81 | +3.6% |
| 1998 | 89.42 | +22.8% |
| 1999 | 108.67 | +21.5% |
| 2000 | 134.57 | +23.8% |
| 2001 | 130.75 | -2.8% |
| 2002 | 180.96 | +38.4% |
| 2003 | 159.61 | -11.8% |
| 2004 | 128.43 | -19.5% |
| 2005 | 167.61 | +30.5% |
| 2006 | 166.34 | -0.8% |
| 2007 | 163.35 | -1.8% |
| 2008 | 134.76 | -17.5% |
| 2009 | 141.77 | +5.2% |
| 2010 | 136.09 | -4.0% |
| 2011 | 147.1 | +8.1% |
| 2012 | 96.07 | -34.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.46 | 4.93 | 6 | 2 |
| 1980s | 33.25 | 14.09 | 50.19 | 10 |
| 1990s | 72.61 | 53.43 | 108.67 | 10 |
| 2000s | 150.81 | 128.43 | 180.96 | 10 |
| 2010s | 126.42 | 96.07 | 147.1 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region in Emilia-Romagna?
- Patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region in Emilia-Romagna was 96.07 in 2012, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region recorded in Emilia-Romagna?
- The highest recorded value was 180.96 in 2002.
- What is the lowest patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region recorded in Emilia-Romagna?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.93 in 1978.
- How does Emilia-Romagna rank for patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region?
- Emilia-Romagna ranks 51st out of 1501 regions with data for 2012.
- Is patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region rising or falling in Emilia-Romagna?
- Over the last ten years it is down 46.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Emilia-Romagna data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region, international patent classification (IPC) sections and classes (1977-2013). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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