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Historical Patent Data Files for Academia and Researchers (1840 - 2014)

Data provided by  United States Patent and Trademark Office

Contains four research datasets containing time series and micro-level data by National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) technology sub-category on applications, grants, and in-force patents spanning two centuries of innovation.

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Updated: 2025-11-21
Metadata Last Updated: 2025-08-28
Date Created: N/A
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Dataset Owner: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

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Modified 2025-08-28
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Contact mailto:[email protected]
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