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U.S. PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
Patent Technology Monitoring Team (PTMT)

Patenting By Geographic Region (State and Country),
Breakout By Technology Class

Count of 2008 - 2012 Utility Patent Grants
As Distributed By Calendar Year of Grant

- Explanation of Data -

Rank Ordered Listing of Technology Classes Receiving 1 or More Utility Patents During the Period
Originating From

INDIA

( patent origin is determined by the residence of the first-named inventor )
( technology class is determined by the primary classification assigned to a patent- see 'Explanation of Data' )
( some classes have been combined together under a single class identifier )

The following table displays technology classes and counts of utility patents classified in them; patents are distributed by year of patent grant.
Class Class Title 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Total
532 Organic Compounds (includes Classes 532-570) 75 78 92 90 108 443
707 DP: Database and File Management or Data Structures (Data Processing) 18 42 93 118 139 410
424 Drug, Bio-Affecting and Body Treating Compositions (includes Class 514) 48 51 64 83 111 357
370 Multiplex Communications 37 37 82 65 76 297
709 Multicomputer Data Transferring (Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems) 21 24 60 73 105 283
714 Error Detection/Correction and Fault Detection/Recovery 25 43 46 48 53 215
711 Memory (Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems) 28 23 34 35 53 173
717 DP: Software Development, Installation, and Management (Data Processing) 19 17 34 42 48 160
375 Pulse or Digital Communications 24 23 29 33 49 158
382 Image Analysis 13 15 28 30 65 151
705 DP: Financial, Business Practice, Management, or Cost/Price Determination (Data Processing) 9 10 22 24 47 112
327 Miscellaneous Active Electrical Nonlinear Devices, Circuits, and Systems 16 14 22 25 32 109
455 Telecommunications 10 10 16 24 44 104
715 DP: Presentation Processing of Document, Operator Interface Processing, and Screen Saver Display Processing (Data Processing) 3 12 21 33 35 104
716 Computer-Aided Design and Analysis of Circuits and Semiconductor Masks 12 7 24 24 35 102
435 Chemistry: Molecular Biology and Microbiology 20 16 21 19 23 99
713 Support (Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems) 7 13 12 28 33 93
726 Information Security 2 5 15 24 43 89
520 Synthetic Resins or Natural Rubbers (includes Classes 520-528) 11 15 21 11 16 74
710 Input/Output (Electrical Computers and Digital Data Processing Systems) 5 10 23 13 22 73
365 Static Information Storage and Retrieval 17 10 15 9 19 70
341 Coded Data Generation or Conversion 13 16 18 11 9 67
326 Electronic Digital Logic Circuitry 9 8 20 14 9 60
704 DP: Speech Signal Processing, Linguistics, Language Translation, and Audio Compression/Decompression (Data Processing) 5 6 10 16 20 57
702 DP: Measuring, Calibrating, or Testing (Data Processing) 7 5 10 12 16 50
706 DP: Artificial Intelligence (Data Processing) 6 4 11 13 16 50
345 Computer Graphics Processing and Selective Visual Display Systems 7 4 7 13 18 49
348 Television 4 2 4 11 24 45
324 Electricity: Measuring and Testing 8 2 7 9 14 40
340 Communications: Electrical 7 4 6 12 9 38
361 Electricity: Electrical Systems and Devices 5 3 12 8 9 37
718 Virtual Machine Task or Process Management or Task Management/Control (Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems) 5 6 4 3 19 37
708 Arithmetic Processing and Calculating (Electrical Computers) 6 6 13 6 5 36
703 DP: Structural Design, Modeling, Simulation, and Emulation (Data Processing) 4 2 5 10 12 33
330 Amplifiers 3 6 12 5 6 32
379 Telephonic Communications 1 2 1 7 20 31
719 Interprogram Communication or Interprocess Communication (Ipc) (Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems) 5 4 3 8 9 29
416 Fluid Reaction Surfaces (i.e., Impellers) 0 4 1 16 6 27
700 DP: Generic Control Systems or Specific Applications (Data Processing) 3 5 8 6 3 25
380 Cryptography 1 4 6 6 7 24
200 Electricity: Circuit Makers and Breakers 3 1 6 7 6 23
423 Chemistry of Inorganic Compounds 9 3 4 2 5 23
378 X-Ray or Gamma Ray Systems or Devices 7 6 4 2 3 22
060 Power Plants 0 1 5 3 12 21
073 Measuring and Testing 4 5 3 2 6 20
331 Oscillators 3 5 4 4 4 20
428 Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles 2 1 8 4 5 20
800 Multicellular Living Organisms and Unmodified Parts Thereof and Related Processes 5 3 5 5 1 19
415 Rotary Kinetic Fluid Motors or Pumps 0 0 1 3 14 18
701 DP: Vehicles, Navigation, and Relative Location (Data Processing) 2 0 3 2 11 18
128 Surgery (includes Class 600) 2 2 3 2 8 17
323 Electricity: Power Supply or Regulation Systems 2 2 0 10 3 17
426 Food or Edible Material: Processes, Compositions, and Products 3 6 1 4 3 17
210 Liquid Purification or Separation 1 5 3 3 2 14
342 Communications: Directive Radio Wave Systems and Devices (e.g., Radar, Radio Navigation) 2 1 5 4 2 14
436 Chemistry: Analytical and Immunological Testing 0 0 2 4 8 14
502 Catalyst, Solid Sorbent, or Support Therefor: Product or Process of Making 4 1 3 3 3 14
358 Facsimile and Static Presentation Processing 2 1 2 3 5 13
427 Coating Processes 0 2 5 2 4 13
123 Internal-Combustion Engines 2 1 3 3 3 12
307 Electrical Transmission or Interconnection Systems 1 1 2 2 6 12
310 Electrical Generator or Motor Structure 1 3 1 2 5 12
422 Chemical Apparatus and Process Disinfecting, Deodorizing, Preserving, or Sterilizing 3 2 2 2 3 12
257 Active Solid-State Devices (e.g., Transistors, Solid-State Diodes) 1 0 1 3 6 11
264 Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating: Processes 2 1 1 4 3 11
604 Surgery (Medicators and Receptors) 1 2 1 4 3 11
062 Refrigeration 1 1 1 3 4 10
252 Compositions 2 1 2 1 4 10
318 Electricity: Motive Power Systems 1 1 2 0 6 10
106 Compositions: Coating or Plastic 2 1 2 0 4 9
219 Electric Heating 0 1 0 1 7 9
235 Registers (e.g., cash registers, calculators, devices for counting movements of devices, etc.) 0 3 3 1 2 9
363 Electric Power Conversion Systems 2 0 1 4 2 9
712 Processing Architectures and Instruction Processing, e.g., Processors (Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems) 1 1 4 2 1 9
044 Fuel and Related Compositions 2 1 2 0 3 8
071 Chemistry: Fertilizers 0 0 4 0 4 8
335 Electricity: Magnetically Operated Switches, Magnets, and Electromagnets 0 0 1 6 1 8
381 Electrical Audio Signal Processing Systems and Devices 1 0 0 3 4 8
530 Chemistry: Natural Resins or Derivatives; Peptides or Proteins; Lignins or Reaction Products Thereof 2 2 1 3 0 8
029 Metal Working 1 0 2 0 4 7
052 Static Structures (e.g., Buildings) 0 0 0 3 4 7
290 Prime-Mover Dynamo Plants 1 0 2 1 3 7
356 Optics: Measuring and Testing 0 4 1 0 2 7
362 Illumination 0 0 1 2 4 7
475 Planetary Gear Transmission Systems or Components 1 1 2 0 3 7
166 Wells (shafts or deep borings in the earth, e.g., for oil and gas) 0 1 1 1 3 6
250 Radiant Energy 2 1 0 2 1 6
296 Land Vehicles: Bodies and Tops 0 2 1 0 3 6
336 Inductor Devices 1 1 2 2 0 6
005 Beds 1 2 0 1 1 5
008 Bleaching and Dyeing; Fluid Treatment and Chemical Modification of Textiles and Fibers 0 1 1 0 3 5
095 Gas Separation: Processes 0 0 3 0 2 5
162 Paper Making and Fiber Liberation 0 0 3 2 0 5
165 Heat Exchange 1 2 0 2 0 5
205 Electrolysis: Processes, Compositions Used Therein, and Methods of Preparing the Compositions 1 0 0 2 2 5
206 Special Receptacle or Package 0 0 0 3 2 5
208 Mineral Oils: Processes and Products 2 2 0 1 0 5
313 Electric Lamp and Discharge Devices 0 0 2 1 2 5
338 Electrical Resistors 1 1 0 1 2 5
359 Optical: Systems and Elements 1 1 1 1 1 5
439 Electrical Connectors 0 2 1 2 0 5
508 Solid Anti-Friction Devices, Materials Therefor, Lubricant or Separant Compositions for Moving Solid Surfaces, and Miscellaneous Mineral Oil Compositions 1 0 3 1 0 5
070 Locks 0 1 1 0 2 4
075 Specialized Metallurgical Processes, Compositions for Use Therein, Consolidated Metal Powder Compositions, and Loose Metal Particulate Mixtures 0 0 1 1 2 4
134 Cleaning and Liquid Contact with Solids 0 1 0 2 1 4
136 Batteries: Thermoelectric and Photoelectric 0 0 0 0 4 4
203 Distillation: Processes, Separatory 0 1 0 2 1 4
204 Chemistry: Electrical and Wave Energy 0 0 1 2 1 4
277 Seal for a Joint or Juncture 0 0 1 2 1 4
280 Land Vehicles 0 0 2 0 2 4
312 Supports: Cabinet Structure 0 0 1 2 1 4
385 Optical Waveguides 1 0 0 3 0 4
396 Photography 0 0 0 2 2 4
438 Semiconductor Device Manufacturing: Process 0 1 1 0 2 4
505 Superconductor Technology: Apparatus, Material, Process 1 0 1 0 2 4
510 Cleaning Compositions for Solid Surfaces, Auxiliary Compositions Therefor, or Processes of Preparing the Compositions 1 0 1 2 0 4
725 Interactive Video Distribution Systems 0 0 0 2 2 4
053 Package Making 0 1 0 0 2 3
063 Jewelry 1 0 0 0 2 3
137 Fluid Handling 0 0 1 0 2 3
156 Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture 0 0 2 0 1 3
164 Metal Founding 0 0 2 1 0 3
174 Electricity: Conductors and Insulators 0 0 1 0 2 3
181 Acoustics 0 0 0 0 3 3
192 Clutches and Power-Stop Control 0 0 1 2 0 3
198 Conveyors: Power-Driven 0 1 1 0 1 3
218 High-Voltage Switches with Arc Preventing or Extinguishing Devices 0 0 1 1 1 3
236 Automatic Temperature and Humidity Regulation 0 0 1 1 1 3
239 Fluid Sprinkling, Spraying, and Diffusing 1 0 0 1 1 3
241 Solid Material Comminution or Disintegration 1 0 1 1 0 3
273 Amusement Devices: Games 1 0 0 1 1 3
293 Vehicle Fenders 0 0 0 1 2 3
315 Electric Lamp and Discharge Devices: Systems 1 1 0 1 0 3
333 Wave Transmission Lines and Networks 2 1 0 0 0 3
351 Optics: Eye Examining, Vision Testing and Correcting 2 0 0 1 0 3
386 Motion Video Signal Processing for Recording or Reproducing 0 0 0 1 2 3
493 Manufacturing Container or Tube From Paper; or Other Manufacturing From a Sheet or Web 0 0 0 1 2 3
606 Surgery (instruments) 0 0 1 0 2 3
023 Chemistry: Physical Processes 0 0 0 1 1 2
030 Cutlery 0 0 1 0 1 2
072 Metal Deforming 0 0 0 1 1 2
099 Foods and Beverages: Apparatus 0 0 1 0 1 2
180 Motor Vehicles 0 0 1 0 1 2
188 Brakes 0 0 1 0 1 2
222 Dispensing (apparatus and process) 0 0 0 1 1 2
242 Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding 0 0 0 0 2 2
244 Aeronautics and Astronautics 0 2 0 0 0 2
285 Pipe Joints or Couplings 0 0 0 1 1 2
292 Closure Fasteners 0 0 0 1 1 2
297 Chairs and Seats 1 0 0 0 1 2
322 Electricity: Single Generator Systems 0 0 0 1 1 2
329 Demodulators 0 2 0 0 0 2
353 Optics: Image Projectors 1 0 0 1 0 2
367 Communications, Electrical: Acoustic Wave Systems and Devices 0 0 0 2 0 2
372 Coherent Light Generators 0 0 1 0 1 2
374 Thermal Measuring and Testing 2 0 0 0 0 2
383 Flexible Bags 0 0 2 0 0 2
398 Optical Communications 0 1 1 0 0 2
420 Alloys or Metallic Compositions 0 0 0 1 1 2
425 Plastic Article or Earthenware Shaping or Treating: Apparatus 0 0 0 1 1 2
429 Chemistry: Electrical Current Producing Apparatus, Product, and Process 0 1 0 0 1 2
501 Compositions: Ceramic 2 0 0 0 0 2
516 Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents, Subcombinations Thereof, Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or Inhibiting 0 1 0 1 0 2
585 Chemistry of Hydrocarbon Compounds 0 1 1 0 0 2
588 Hazardous or Toxic Waste Destruction or Containment 1 1 0 0 0 2
019 Textiles: Fiber Preparation 1 0 0 0 0 1
033 Geometrical Instruments 0 0 0 0 1 1
038 Textiles: Ironing or Smoothing 0 0 0 0 1 1
048 Gas: Heating and Illuminating 0 0 1 0 0 1
055 Gas Separation 0 1 0 0 0 1
056 Harvesters 0 0 0 0 1 1
066 Textiles: Knitting 0 0 0 1 0 1
074 Machine Element or Mechanism 1 0 0 0 0 1
083 Cutting 1 0 0 0 0 1
096 Gas Separation: Apparatus 0 0 0 1 0 1
101 Printing 0 1 0 0 0 1
114 Ships 0 1 0 0 0 1
117 Single-Crystal, Oriented-Crystal, and Epitaxy Growth Processes; Non-Coating Apparatus Therefor 1 0 0 0 0 1
118 Coating Apparatus 0 0 0 1 0 1
127 Sugar, Starch, and Carbohydrates 0 0 0 1 0 1
138 Pipes and Tubular Conduits 0 0 0 0 1 1
148 Metal Treatment 1 0 0 0 0 1
169 Fire Extinguishers 0 1 0 0 0 1
191 Electricity: Transmission To Vehicles 0 0 0 0 1 1
201 Distillation: Processes, Thermolytic 0 0 1 0 0 1
209 Classifying, Separating, and Assorting Solids 0 0 0 1 0 1
220 Receptacles 0 0 0 1 0 1
227 Elongated-Member-Driving Apparatus 0 0 0 0 1 1
228 Metal Fusion Bonding 0 0 1 0 0 1
246 Railway Switches and Signals 0 0 0 1 0 1
248 Supports (e.g., for holding articles, etc.) 0 0 0 1 0 1
303 Fluid-Pressure and Analogous Brake Systems 0 0 0 0 1 1
320 Electricity: Battery or Capacitor Charging or Discharging 0 0 0 0 1 1
332 Modulators 0 0 1 0 0 1
343 Communications: Radio Wave Antennas 1 0 0 0 0 1
347 Incremental Printing of Symbolic Information 0 0 0 0 1 1
349 Liquid Crystal Cells, Elements and Systems 0 0 0 0 1 1
360 Dynamic Magnetic Information Storage or Retrieval 0 0 0 0 1 1
369 Dynamic Information Storage or Retrieval 0 0 1 0 0 1
377 Electrical Pulse Counters, Pulse Dividers, or Shift Registers: Circuits and Systems 0 0 0 0 1 1
384 Bearings 0 0 0 0 1 1
388 Electricity: Motor Control Systems 0 0 0 1 0 1
400 Typewriting Machines 0 1 0 0 0 1
401 Coating Implements with Material Supply 0 0 0 0 1 1
407 Cutters, for Shaping 0 1 0 0 0 1
414 Material or Article Handling 0 0 0 1 0 1
417 Pumps 0 0 0 0 1 1
418 Rotary Expansible Chamber Devices 0 0 0 0 1 1
431 Combustion 0 0 0 0 1 1
433 Dentistry 0 0 1 0 0 1
442 Fabric (Woven, Knitted, or Nonwoven Textile or Cloth, Etc.) 0 0 0 0 1 1
454 Ventilation 0 0 1 0 0 1
473 Games Using Tangible Projectile 0 0 0 0 1 1
506 Combinatorial Chemistry Technology: Method, Library, Apparatus 0 0 1 0 0 1
507 Earth Boring, Well Treating, and Oil Field Chemistry 0 0 0 1 0 1
607 Surgery: Light, Thermal, and Electrical Application 0 0 0 0 1 1
623 Prosthesis (i.e., Artificial Body Members), Parts Thereof, or Aids and Accessories Therefor 0 0 0 0 1 1
ALL ALL CLASSES 634 679 1098 1234 1691 5336


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