Infographic: New York City Patent Reign 1980-2011

Oct. 3, 2013

According to data collected by the New York City Economic Development Corporation, New York City is Tech City, with more patents issued over 30 years than any other city in the United States.

More than just a city of commerce and wealth, New York City claims more patents over the past 30-plus years than any other American city (although San Francisco has caught up on an annual basis). Mayor Bloomberg has made a deep and lasting commitment to New York City’s technology sector and the City’s significant investment has paid dividends in new jobs and growing local companies. To see a full data set, visit the New York City Economic Development Corporation's website.