Economic research

We undertake and support economic analyses on policy issues related to intellectual property (IP) and on the broader roles and impacts of IP in the economy. The Office of the Chief Economist (OCE) leads these efforts through engagement with scholars, collaboration on research projects, and conference events. OCE also releases datasets on USPTO patents and trademarks to advance economic research on IP.

Featured data:

Increasing number of trademark properties are involved in transactions.

 Property-level transactions graph

 

  • Publications

    Research and policy findings published in peer-reviewed journals, official reports, and working papers.

  • Research mission

    Research agenda focused on the economics of IP and its role in the marketplace.

  • Research datasets

    Publicly accessible comprehensive patent and trademark research datasets, with detailed documentation.

  • Events

    Conferences, symposia and visiting speakers on the economic analysis of IP.

  • Edison Visiting Scholar Program

    Senior scholars and experts in law, economics, and related fields invited to the USPTO to pursue their research on a wide range of topics related to IP and IP policy.

  • Economic researchers

    A team of economists with extensive experience in economic research and advanced statistical methods.