The increase in patent inventorship reflects a shift towards collaboration in innovation, with the average number of inventors per utility patent reaching 3.2 by 2024.
In 1976, there were only 1.7 inventors per patent, indicating a significant transformation over the decades in how patents are developed and who is involved.
This trend reveals that the patent system is evolving alongside the practices of innovation, with more diverse teams contributing to technological advancements.
The data from the USPTO highlights the importance of teamwork in innovation, suggesting that patents are now more frequently created by groups rather than individuals.
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