Trinidad and Tobago Patent Applications
Patent applications by residents IP.PAT.RESD
Trinidad and Tobago's patent applications was 2 in 2021, ranked 110th globally. This represents a 100.0% increase from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2021.
Overview
Trinidad and Tobago's patent applications stood at 2 in 2021, a rise of +1 from 2020. Trinidad and Tobago ranked 110th globally.
Trinidad and Tobago's patent applications have experienced significant fluctuations over the past 21 years. Notably, the country's all-time peak of 29 patent applications in 1993 suggests a period of innovation and technological advancement. Conversely, the COVID-19 pandemic led to a sharp decline, with patent applications plummeting to a mere 1.00 in 2020. As of 2021, Trinidad and Tobago ranked 110 globally with 2.00 patent applications, a recovery that still lags behind peer countries such as El Salvador, which ranked similarly with 2.00 applications. This stagnation is concerning, particularly when compared to countries like Macao SAR, China, which has demonstrated a more consistent trajectory. The current trend suggests a slow recovery, but a sustained investment in research and development, as well as a more favorable business environment, would be necessary to reverse this trajectory and propel Trinidad and Tobago towards a more innovation-driven economy.
Data & projection
| Year | Patent Applications | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | +1 | #110 |
| 2020 | 1 | +0 | #118 |
| 2019 | 1 | −3 | #114 |
| 2018 | 4 | +1 | #111 |
| 2016 | 3 | +0 | #116 |
| 2015 | 3 | −1 | #107 |
| 2014 | 4 | +2 | #103 |
| 2012 | 2 | +1 | #104 |
| 2008 | 1 | −1 | #96 |
| 2007 | 2 | +1 | #96 |
| 2005 | 1 | −2 | #97 |
| 2004 | 3 | +1 | #90 |
| 2002 | 2 | −15 | #90 |
| 1997 | 17 | +8 | #79 |
| 1996 | 9 | −15 | #88 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Trinidad and Tobago matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2014. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw patent applications improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Trinidad and Tobago's patent applications was 2 in 2021. Ranked 110th globally. This represents a 100.0% increase from the previous year.
Trinidad and Tobago's patent applications peaked at 29 in 1993.
The lowest patent applications in Trinidad and Tobago was 1 in 2005.
Trinidad and Tobago ranks 110th globally in patent applications as of 2021.
The World Bank indicator code is IP.PAT.RESD. Data sourced from World Bank.
The patent applications of Trinidad and Tobago in 2021 was 2. This ranks 110th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_trinidad-and-tobago_patents,
title = {Trinidad and Tobago Patent Applications},
url = {https://historysaid.com/trinidad-and-tobago/patents/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}