PatentCensus transforms USPTO data into a clear view of regional innovation activity, growth trends, and technology focus across the United States.
Explore where innovation is strongest, compare regions, and understand the technologies shaping each market.
Live Data
Innovation Insight Index™ and related signals · rolling 3-year window
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National Overview
3-year rolling data · Innovation Insight Index™ & Economic Momentum™ · Top industries and per-capita activity
Innovation Insight Index™
0–100 scale
Economic Momentum™
Relative growth vs. state peers (not filing YoY)
3-Year Filings
Recent 3-year total (completed years only)
Top Industry
By filing volume
Top Industries by Share
Analytics
Patent filing trends and industry distribution across the United States
Regional Leaders
Click any region to explore its full innovation profile
Top Innovation Regions
By Innovation Insight Index™
Fastest Growing Regions
Rising Economic Momentum™
About PatentCensus
PatentCensus provides a structured view of innovation across the United States, combining patent activity, growth trends, and technology specialization into a single platform.
It is designed to help executives, investors, and in-house teams understand where innovation is strongest, where it is accelerating, and how regions compare — with data sourced directly from the USPTO.
Technology Focus
Understand where key industries are concentrated and how they are growing
Use these insights to guide IP strategy, competitive positioning, and market expansion decisions for your organization.