Increase in Number of Patents Issued
| 1 | |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 99.2 |
| 1995 | 113.8 |
| 2000 | 176 |
| 2004 | 181.3 |
| 2005 | 157.7 |
| 2006 | 196.4 |
| 2007 | 182.9 |
| 2008 | 185.2 |
| 2009 | 191.9 |
| 2010 | 244.3 |
Number of patents issued (thousands)
Sources:
census.gov
| 1 | |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 99.2 |
| 1995 | 113.8 |
| 2000 | 176 |
| 2004 | 181.3 |
| 2005 | 157.7 |
| 2006 | 196.4 |
| 2007 | 182.9 |
| 2008 | 185.2 |
| 2009 | 191.9 |
| 2010 | 244.3 |