Mississippi Patent of the Month – March 2025

Mississippi recorded no new U.S. patents in March, leaving the state without a “Patent of the Month” selection. While not unusual, it marks a pause in the state’s contributions to the national innovation landscape.

Patent activity often reflects broader trends in research, development, and economic investment. States with smaller or less centralized tech sectors, like Mississippi, may see more variation in monthly filings. Though Mississippi has a history of innovation in fields like agriculture and manufacturing, March closed without new entries to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Looking ahead

Patent filings typically lag behind active research by several months or more. This lull highlights the continued need for investment in STEM education, small business R&D, and startup ecosystems.

Though March brought no new patents, Mississippi’s potential for innovation remains strong—and the next breakthrough may already be in progress.

Are you developing new technology for an existing application? Did you know your development work could be eligible for the R&D Tax Credit and you can receive up to 14% back on your expenses? Even if your development isn’t successful your work may still qualify for R&D credits (i.e. you don’t need to have a patent to qualify). To find out more, please contact a Swanson Reed R&D Specialist today or check out our free online eligibility test.

Who We Are:

Swanson Reed is one of the U.S.’ largest Specialist R&D tax advisory firms. We manage all facets of the R&D tax credit program, from claim preparation and audit compliance to claim disputes.

Swanson Reed regularly hosts free webinars and provides free IRS CE and CPE credits for CPAs. For more information please visit us at www.swansonreed.com/webinars or contact your usual Swanson Reed representative.