Franklin, WV ranks #79,433 worldwide for total patents filed all time, with 3 patents from 3 inventors. That works out to 6.1 patents per 1,000 residents, a common benchmark for comparing regional innovation intensity.
Showing 1–3 of 3 inventors
| Rank | Inventor | Primary Company | Patents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ronald Kirk | — | 1 |
| 1 | Matthew S. Pennybacker | — | 1 |
| 1 | James C. Underwood | — | 1 |
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