Infographic: New York City Patent Reign 1980-2011

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.