Data Dictionary: | World Development Indicators 2010 |
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Data Source: | Social Explorer; The World Bank |
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Table: | T39. Patent and Trademark Applications [6] |
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Relevant Documentation:
Excerpt from: | Social Explorer; World Development Indicators 2013: Technical Documentation |
World development Indicators: Technical Documentation -> Variable Descriptions -> Patent Applications |
Patent applications are worldwide patent applications filed through the Patent Cooperation Treaty procedure or with a national patent office for exclusive rights for an invention--a product or process that provides a new way of doing something or offers a new technical solution to a problem. A patent provides protection for the invention to the owner of the patent for a limited period, generally 20 years.
Excerpt from: | Social Explorer; World Development Indicators 2013: Technical Documentation |
World development Indicators: Technical Documentation -> Variable Descriptions -> Trademark Applications |
Trademark applications filed are applications to register a trademark with a national or regional Intellectual Property (IP) office. A trademark is a distinctive sign which identifies certain goods or services as those produced or provided by a specific person or enterprise. A trademark provides protection to the owner of the mark by ensuring the exclusive right to use it to identify goods or services, or to authorize another to use it in return for payment. The period of protection varies, but a trademark can be renewed indefinitely beyond the time limit on payment of additional fees.