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Creation Date
1790
Description
Connecticut was a national leader of patents since 1790 when they began being issued. In the19th and early 20th centuries Connecticut led the country in the number of patents issued per capita. During this time, the national average for patents issued was one per every 3,000 people, but Connecticut’s ranged from one patent per 700 to one per 1,000 people (CThistory.org). As of 2025, Connecticut inventors have 51% more patents per capita than the national average (CT.Gov.com).
CT is ranked number in the nation for bioscience patents (https://www.ctmakeithere.com/post/59/fast-growing-hub-innovation).
