TABLE H
25 Year Trend, Year Filed, Patent Main Classification 710 About S-Curve
Beginning in 2001, patent applications (dotted line) are
published 18 months after initial filing whether they have
issued or not. They serve as an "early predictor" of the issued
patent S-Curve above.
A rapid rise in the patent application activity may be an early
indicator that a vigorous period of technology diffusion or
adoption may be imminent.
Do not simply assume that a rapid decline in the most recent
1-1/2 years means a tapering off of activity within this
classification. Because of the 18 month publication rule, many
pending patents may not be reflected on this chart. Verify new
patent application activity every few months.
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