Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region in Rhône-Alpes (NUTS 2013)

Rhône-Alpes (NUTS 2013): Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region was 213.96 in 2012. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2012)
213.96
Change on year
down 21.9%
Rank
13th
of 1501 regions
All-time high
286.1
in 2007
All-time low
2.73
in 1977
Years of data
36
1977–2012

Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region in Rhône-Alpes (NUTS 2013), 1977–2012

01002003001977199420121977: 2.71978: 9.11979: 29.61980: 23.81981: 43.61982: 34.11983: 38.81984: 59.31985: 57.81986: 70.31987: 87.61988: 104.81989: 115.41990: 1251991: 152.71992: 138.11993: 151.91994: 158.51995: 184.21996: 207.71997: 2011998: 214.41999: 208.42000: 215.72001: 236.32002: 228.62003: 242.22004: 237.52005: 234.32006: 261.62007: 286.12008: 277.42009: 257.62010: 260.12011: 274.12012: 214

Source: Eurostat.

Analysis

In 2012, patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region in Rhône-Alpes (NUTS 2013) stood at 213.96.

That represents a change of down 21.9% on the previous year and down 6.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region in Rhône-Alpes (NUTS 2013) peaked at 286.1 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 2.73, in 1977.

That places Rhône-Alpes (NUTS 2013) 13th 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 Rhône-Alpes (NUTS 2013), year by year

Annual values for Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region, international patent classification (IPC) sections and classes (1977-2013) in Rhône-Alpes (NUTS 2013), 1977 to 2012.
Year Value Change
1977 2.73
1978 9.07 +232.2%
1979 29.64 +226.8%
1980 23.82 -19.6%
1981 43.57 +82.9%
1982 34.1 -21.7%
1983 38.83 +13.9%
1984 59.34 +52.8%
1985 57.84 -2.5%
1986 70.29 +21.5%
1987 87.59 +24.6%
1988 104.78 +19.6%
1989 115.38 +10.1%
1990 124.97 +8.3%
1991 152.73 +22.2%
1992 138.12 -9.6%
1993 151.89 +10.0%
1994 158.52 +4.4%
1995 184.24 +16.2%
1996 207.71 +12.7%
1997 201 -3.2%
1998 214.45 +6.7%
1999 208.41 -2.8%
2000 215.68 +3.5%
2001 236.27 +9.5%
2002 228.59 -3.3%
2003 242.24 +6.0%
2004 237.46 -2.0%
2005 234.28 -1.3%
2006 261.64 +11.7%
2007 286.1 +9.3%
2008 277.44 -3.0%
2009 257.58 -7.2%
2010 260.05 +1.0%
2011 274.12 +5.4%
2012 213.96 -21.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 13.81 2.73 29.64 3
1980s 63.55 23.82 115.38 10
1990s 174.2 124.97 214.45 10
2000s 247.73 215.68 286.1 10
2010s 249.38 213.96 274.12 3

Countries ranked near Rhône-Alpes (NUTS 2013)

  1. 10 Denmark 210.9 compare
  2. 11 Belgium 195.12 compare
  3. 12 Finland 114.2 compare
  4. 13 Norway 66.33 compare
  5. 14 Poland 63.96 compare
  6. 15 Ireland 55.73 compare
  7. 16 Hungary 32.57 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region in Rhône-Alpes (NUTS 2013)?
Patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region in Rhône-Alpes (NUTS 2013) was 213.96 in 2012, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region recorded in Rhône-Alpes (NUTS 2013)?
The highest recorded value was 286.1 in 2007.
What is the lowest patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region recorded in Rhône-Alpes (NUTS 2013)?
The lowest recorded value was 2.73 in 1977.
How does Rhône-Alpes (NUTS 2013) rank for patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region?
Rhône-Alpes (NUTS 2013) ranks 13th 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 Rhône-Alpes (NUTS 2013)?
Over the last ten years it is down 6.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Rhône-Alpes (NUTS 2013) 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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Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region, international patent classification (IPC) sections and classes (1977-2013)
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