Switzerland Technology
Switzerland High-Technology Exports
CH: High-Technology Exports data was reported at 54.887 USD bn in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 53.258 USD bn for 2015. CH: High-Technology Exports data is updated yearly, averaging 19.694 USD bn from Dec 1988 (Median) to 2016, with 29 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 55.907 USD bn in 2014 and a record low of 7.480 USD bn in 1988. CH: High-Technology Exports data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Switzerland – Table CH.World Bank: Technology. High-technology exports are products with high R&D intensity, such as in aerospace, computers, pharmaceuticals, scientific instruments, and electrical machinery. Data are in current U.S. dollars.; ; United Nations, Comtrade database through the WITS platform.; Sum;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 54,886.912 2016 | yearly | 1988 - 2016 |
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Switzerland High-Technology Exports: % of Manufactured Exports
CH: High-Technology Exports: % of Manufactured Exports data was reported at 27.083 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 26.838 % for 2015. CH: High-Technology Exports: % of Manufactured Exports data is updated yearly, averaging 23.274 % from Dec 1988 (Median) to 2016, with 29 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 27.083 % in 2016 and a record low of 15.548 % in 1991. CH: High-Technology Exports: % of Manufactured Exports data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Switzerland – Table CH.World Bank: Technology. High-technology exports are products with high R&D intensity, such as in aerospace, computers, pharmaceuticals, scientific instruments, and electrical machinery.; ; United Nations, Comtrade database through the WITS platform.; Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 27.083 2016 | yearly | 1988 - 2016 |
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Switzerland Industrial Design Applications: Nonresident
CH: Industrial Design Applications: Nonresident data was reported at 7,298.000 Unit in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 7,384.000 Unit for 2015. CH: Industrial Design Applications: Nonresident data is updated yearly, averaging 7,341.000 Unit from Dec 1999 (Median) to 2016, with 18 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 14,724.000 Unit in 2000 and a record low of 4,344.000 Unit in 2005. CH: Industrial Design Applications: Nonresident data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Switzerland – Table CH.World Bank: Technology. Industrial design applications are applications to register an industrial design with a national or regional Intellectual Property (IP) offices and designations received by relevant offices through the Hague System. Industrial designs are applied to a wide variety of industrial products and handicrafts. They refer to the ornamental or aesthetic aspects of a useful article, including compositions of lines or colors or any three-dimensional forms that give a special appearance to a product or handicraft. The holder of a registered industrial design has exclusive rights against unauthorized copying or imitation of the design by third parties. Industrial design registrations are valid for a limited period. The term of protection is usually 15 years for most jurisdictions. However, differences in legislation do exist, notably in China (which provides for a 10-year term from the application date). Non-resident application refers to an application filed with the IP office of or acting on behalf of a state or jurisdiction in which the first-named applicant in the application is not domiciled. Design count is used to render application data for industrial applications across offices comparable, as some offices follow a single-class/single-design filing system while other have a multiple class/design filing system.; ; World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Statistics Database at www.wipo.int/ipstats/. The International Bureau of WIPO assumes no responsibility with respect to the transformation of these data.; Sum;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 7,298.000 2016 | yearly | 1999 - 2016 |
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Switzerland Industrial Design Applications: Resident
CH: Industrial Design Applications: Resident data was reported at 3,827.000 Unit in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4,858.000 Unit for 2015. CH: Industrial Design Applications: Resident data is updated yearly, averaging 3,699.500 Unit from Dec 1999 (Median) to 2016, with 18 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4,858.000 Unit in 2015 and a record low of 1,257.000 Unit in 2005. CH: Industrial Design Applications: Resident data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Switzerland – Table CH.World Bank: Technology. Industrial design applications are applications to register an industrial design with a national or regional Intellectual Property (IP) offices and designations received by relevant offices through the Hague System. Industrial designs are applied to a wide variety of industrial products and handicrafts. They refer to the ornamental or aesthetic aspects of a useful article, including compositions of lines or colors or any three-dimensional forms that give a special appearance to a product or handicraft. The holder of a registered industrial design has exclusive rights against unauthorized copying or imitation of the design by third parties. Industrial design registrations are valid for a limited period. The term of protection is usually 15 years for most jurisdictions. However, differences in legislation do exist, notably in China (which provides for a 10-year term from the application date). Resident application refers to an application filed with the IP office of or acting on behalf of the state or jurisdiction in which the first-named applicant in the application has residence. Design count is used to render application data for industrial applications across offices comparable, as some offices follow a single-class/single-design filing system while other have a multiple class/design filing system.; ; World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Statistics Database at www.wipo.int/ipstats/. The International Bureau of WIPO assumes no responsibility with respect to the transformation of these data.; Sum;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 3,827.000 2016 | yearly | 1999 - 2016 |
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Switzerland Medium and High-Tech Exports: % Manufactured Exports
CH: Medium and High-Tech Exports: % Manufactured Exports data was reported at 71.148 % in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 71.143 % for 2014. CH: Medium and High-Tech Exports: % Manufactured Exports data is updated yearly, averaging 67.156 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2015, with 26 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 71.335 % in 2013 and a record low of 61.690 % in 1993. CH: Medium and High-Tech Exports: % Manufactured Exports data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Switzerland – Table CH.World Bank: Technology. Share of medium and high-tech manufactured exports in total manufactured exports.; ; United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), Competitive Industrial Performance (CIP) database; ;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 71.148 2015 | yearly | 1990 - 2015 |
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Switzerland Patent Applications: Non-Residents
CH: Patent Applications: Non-Residents data was reported at 309.000 Unit in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 446.000 Unit for 2015. CH: Patent Applications: Non-Residents data is updated yearly, averaging 1,532.000 Unit from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2016, with 56 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 13,674.000 Unit in 1969 and a record low of 309.000 Unit in 2016. CH: Patent Applications: Non-Residents data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Switzerland – Table CH.World Bank: Technology. 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.; ; World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), WIPO Patent Report: Statistics on Worldwide Patent Activity. The International Bureau of WIPO assumes no responsibility with respect to the transformation of these data.; Sum;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 309.000 2016 | yearly | 1960 - 2016 |
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Switzerland Patent Applications: Residents
CH: Patent Applications: Residents data was reported at 1,462.000 Unit in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1,477.000 Unit for 2015. CH: Patent Applications: Residents data is updated yearly, averaging 3,195.000 Unit from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2016, with 56 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6,141.000 Unit in 1971 and a record low of 1,462.000 Unit in 2016. CH: Patent Applications: Residents data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Switzerland – Table CH.World Bank: Technology. 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.; ; World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), WIPO Patent Report: Statistics on Worldwide Patent Activity. The International Bureau of WIPO assumes no responsibility with respect to the transformation of these data.; Sum;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 1,462.000 2016 | yearly | 1960 - 2016 |
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Switzerland Research and Development Expenditure: % of GDP
CH: Research and Development Expenditure: % of GDP data was reported at 2.966 % in 2012. This records an increase from the previous number of 2.730 % for 2008. CH: Research and Development Expenditure: % of GDP data is updated yearly, averaging 2.679 % from Dec 1996 (Median) to 2012, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.966 % in 2012 and a record low of 2.326 % in 2000. CH: Research and Development Expenditure: % of GDP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Switzerland – Table CH.World Bank: Technology. Gloss domestic expenditures on research and development (R&D), expressed as a percent of GDP. They include both capital and current expenditures in the four main sectors: Business enterprise, Government, Higher education and Private non-profit. R&D covers basic research, applied research, and experimental development.; ; UNESCO Institute for Statistics; Weighted average; Each economy is classified based on the classification of World Bank Group's fiscal year 2018 (July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018).
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 2.966 2012 | yearly | 1996 - 2012 |
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Switzerland Researchers in R&D: per Million People
CH: Researchers in R&D: per Million People data was reported at 4,481.074 Ratio in 2012. This records an increase from the previous number of 3,287.983 Ratio for 2008. CH: Researchers in R&D: per Million People data is updated yearly, averaging 3,457.994 Ratio from Dec 1996 (Median) to 2012, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4,481.074 Ratio in 2012 and a record low of 3,131.183 Ratio in 1996. CH: Researchers in R&D: per Million People data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Switzerland – Table CH.World Bank: Technology. The number of researchers engaged in Research &Development (R&D), expressed as per million. Researchers are professionals who conduct research and improve or develop concepts, theories, models techniques instrumentation, software of operational methods. R&D covers basic research, applied research, and experimental development.; ; United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Institute for Statistics.; Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 4,481.074 2012 | yearly | 1996 - 2012 |
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Switzerland Scientific and Technical Journal Articles
CH: Scientific and Technical Journal Articles data was reported at 21,127.600 Unit in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 21,884.100 Unit for 2015. CH: Scientific and Technical Journal Articles data is updated yearly, averaging 18,519.400 Unit from Dec 2003 (Median) to 2016, with 14 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 22,502.000 Unit in 2014 and a record low of 12,848.200 Unit in 2003. CH: Scientific and Technical Journal Articles data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Switzerland – Table CH.World Bank: Technology. Scientific and technical journal articles refer to the number of scientific and engineering articles published in the following fields: physics, biology, chemistry, mathematics, clinical medicine, biomedical research, engineering and technology, and earth and space sciences.; ; National Science Foundation, Science and Engineering Indicators.; Gap-filled total;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 21,127.600 2016 | yearly | 2003 - 2016 |
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Switzerland Technicians in R&D: per Million People
CH: Technicians in R&D: per Million People data was reported at 2,764.524 Ratio in 2012. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2,846.064 Ratio for 2008. CH: Technicians in R&D: per Million People data is updated yearly, averaging 2,752.976 Ratio from Dec 1996 (Median) to 2012, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,846.064 Ratio in 2008 and a record low of 2,313.839 Ratio in 2000. CH: Technicians in R&D: per Million People data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Switzerland – Table CH.World Bank: Technology. The number of technicians participated in Research & Development (R&D), expressed as per million. Technicians and equivalent staff are people who perform scientific and technical tasks involving the application of concepts and operational methods, normally under the supervision of researchers. R&D covers basic research, applied research, and experimental development.; ; United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Institute for Statistics.; Weighted Average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 2,764.524 2012 | yearly | 1996 - 2012 |
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Switzerland Trademark Applications: Direct Nonresident
CH: Trademark Applications: Direct Nonresident data was reported at 18,640.000 Unit in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 17,598.000 Unit for 2015. CH: Trademark Applications: Direct Nonresident data is updated yearly, averaging 11,196.000 Unit from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2016, with 54 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 19,611.000 Unit in 2000 and a record low of 564.000 Unit in 1963. CH: Trademark Applications: Direct Nonresident data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Switzerland – Table CH.World Bank: Technology. 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. Direct nonresident trademark applications are those filed by applicants from abroad directly at a given national IP office.; ; World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), WIPO Patent Report: Statistics on Worldwide Patent Activity. The International Bureau of WIPO assumes no responsibility with respect to the transformation of these data.; Sum;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 18,640.000 2016 | yearly | 1960 - 2016 |
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Switzerland Trademark Applications: Direct Resident
CH: Trademark Applications: Direct Resident data was reported at 11,745.000 Unit in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 12,385.000 Unit for 2015. CH: Trademark Applications: Direct Resident data is updated yearly, averaging 4,070.000 Unit from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2016, with 54 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 12,385.000 Unit in 2015 and a record low of 21.000 Unit in 2002. CH: Trademark Applications: Direct Resident data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Switzerland – Table CH.World Bank: Technology. 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. Direct resident trademark applications are those filed by domestic applicants directly at a given national IP office.; ; World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), WIPO Patent Report: Statistics on Worldwide Patent Activity. The International Bureau of WIPO assumes no responsibility with respect to the transformation of these data.; Sum;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 11,745.000 2016 | yearly | 1960 - 2016 |
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Switzerland Trademark Applications: Nonresident
CH: Trademark Applications: Nonresident data was reported at 52,908.000 Unit in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 49,453.000 Unit for 2015. CH: Trademark Applications: Nonresident data is updated yearly, averaging 47,669.000 Unit from Dec 2004 (Median) to 2016, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 52,908.000 Unit in 2016 and a record low of 40,399.000 Unit in 2004. CH: Trademark Applications: Nonresident data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Switzerland – Table CH.World Bank: Technology. Trademark applications filed are applications to register a trademark with a national or regional Intellectual Property (IP) offices and designations received by relevant offices through the Madrid System. 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. Non-resident application refers to an application filed with the IP office of or acting on behalf of a state or jurisdiction in which the first-named applicant in the application is not domiciled. Class count is used to render application data for trademark applications across offices comparable, as some offices follow a single-class/single-design filing system while other have a multiple class/design filing system.; ; World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Statistics Database at www.wipo.int/ipstats/. The International Bureau of WIPO assumes no responsibility with respect to the transformation of these data.; Sum;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 52,908.000 2016 | yearly | 2004 - 2016 |
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Switzerland Trademark Applications: Resident
CH: Trademark Applications: Resident data was reported at 36,762.000 Unit in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 38,564.000 Unit for 2015. CH: Trademark Applications: Resident data is updated yearly, averaging 35,238.000 Unit from Dec 2004 (Median) to 2016, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 39,220.000 Unit in 2009 and a record low of 25,447.000 Unit in 2004. CH: Trademark Applications: Resident data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Switzerland – Table CH.World Bank: Technology. Trademark applications filed are applications to register a trademark with a national or regional Intellectual Property (IP) offices and designations received by relevant offices through the Madrid System. 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. Resident application refers to an application filed with the IP office of or acting on behalf of the state or jurisdiction in which the first-named applicant in the application has residence. Class count is used to render application data for trademark applications across offices comparable, as some offices follow a single-class/single-design filing system while other have a multiple class/design filing system.; ; World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Statistics Database at www.wipo.int/ipstats/. The International Bureau of WIPO assumes no responsibility with respect to the transformation of these data.; Sum;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 36,762.000 2016 | yearly | 2004 - 2016 |
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Switzerland Trademark Applications: Total
CH: Trademark Applications: Total data was reported at 30,385.000 Unit in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 29,983.000 Unit for 2015. CH: Trademark Applications: Total data is updated yearly, averaging 16,130.000 Unit from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2016, with 53 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 30,769.000 Unit in 2008 and a record low of 4,216.000 Unit in 1975. CH: Trademark Applications: Total data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Switzerland – Table CH.World Bank: Technology. 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.; ; World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), World Intellectual Property Indicators and www.wipo.int/econ_stat. The International Bureau of WIPO assumes no responsibility with respect to the transformation of these data.; Sum;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 30,385.000 2016 | yearly | 1960 - 2016 |