| Geographical coverage |
Kyrgyz Republic
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| Unit of measurement |
Number
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| Definitions |
The indicator “Number of registered patents in the science and technology sector in the Kyrgyz Republic” measures the total number of patents granted by the national intellectual property authority of the Kyrgyz Republic for scientific and technological developments within a specified period.
This indicator includes patents registered in accordance with national standards and classifications, as well as international agreements to which the Kyrgyz Republic is a party, such as the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property and the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT). Patents related to the science and technology sector cover developments in engineering, medicine, chemistry, biotechnology, information technology, and other technological fields.
The unit of measurement is the number of patents registered annually.
Sources:
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), patent classifications and treaties;
National standards on intellectual property of the Kyrgyz Republic.
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| Concepts |
The indicator “Number of registered patents in the science and technology sector in the Kyrgyz Republic” measures the total number of patents issued by national intellectual property bodies for scientific and technological developments during a given period. Patents reflected under this indicator must comply with national and international patent classification requirements, including the International Patent Classification (IPC), and cover developments in fields such as engineering, chemistry, biotechnology and information technology.
This indicator reflects the level of innovation activity in the country and supports the assessment of technological progress. The unit of measurement is the number of patents registered.
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| Rationale and interpretation |
This indicator is directly linked to the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those aimed at building resilient infrastructure, promoting inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and fostering innovation. Patents reflect the level of technological and scientific achievements and serve as an important measure of the development of an innovation-driven economy, industrialization and scientific and technological progress.
The indicator demonstrates the extent to which the country is active in creating and protecting innovative developments, directly influencing industrialization and the development of new technologies.
A correct interpretation should take into account that a higher number of registered patents indicates a greater level of scientific and technological activity. This contributes to the creation of new industries, job opportunities and overall industrial development.
To assess progress toward the SDGs, indicative threshold values may be used:
More than 100 registered patents per year may indicate a high level of innovation activity and effective promotion of technological progress, corresponding to the SDG target on sustainable industrialization.
50 to 100 patents per year may indicate moderate progress in innovation and the need for enhanced government support for research and technological development.
Fewer than 50 patents per year may point to a low level of innovation activity, requiring measures to stimulate research and strengthen scientific and technological infrastructure.
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| Method of computation |
Not available for this indicator
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| Comments and limitations |
The indicator “Number of registered patents in the science and technology sector in the Kyrgyz Republic” is an important measure of innovation activity, reflecting the level of scientific and technological progress and the country’s overall technological development. It is useful for assessing the effectiveness of public policies in the field of research and technology, as well as for monitoring trends in innovation.
However, this indicator has certain limitations. The number of registered patents does not always reflect the quality of inventions or their actual adoption in production. Patent activity may be influenced by various factors, including access to funding and research infrastructure, as well as the level of commercialization. Therefore, for a more accurate assessment of innovation activity, it is important to use this indicator together with other measures, such as expenditures on research and development (R&D).
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| Quality assurance |
To ensure the quality of data for the indicator “Number of registered patents in the science and technology sector in the Kyrgyz Republic,” several quality assurance measures are applied.
First, the data are collected and systematized using official registers and databases maintained by Kyrgyzpatent (the National Intellectual Property Agency), which ensures a high level of reliability.
Additionally, data quality may be strengthened through cross-checks with international databases, such as those of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), which helps verify the accuracy, relevance, and completeness of the information.
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| Data availability and gaps |
Data on the number of registered patents in the science and technology sector in the Kyrgyz Republic are continuously available on the official website of Kyrgyzpatent.
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| Disaggregation |
The data are available disaggregated by regions of the Kyrgyz Republic.
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| Comparability with international data/standards |
Kyrgyzpatent also regularly submits data to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) on an ongoing basis.
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| References and documentation |
https://patent.gov.kg/
https://www.wipo.int/directory/en/details.jsp?country_code=KG
https://ilim.gov.kg/
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| Data sources |
The data source for the indicator “Number of registered patents in the science and technology sector in the Kyrgyz Republic” is the information provided by Kyrgyzpatent. Kyrgyzpatent is the national authority responsible for the registration of patents, including those in the science and technology sector.
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| Data collection methods |
The data collection method for the indicator “Number of registered patents in the science and technology sector in the Kyrgyz Republic” is an administrative data collection method.
This method is based on extracting information from official registers maintained by Kyrgyzpatent.
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| Link to UN metadata |
Not available for this indicator
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