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PlainPatent is a data journalism portal that focuses on US patent intelligence by analyzing data from the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The team produces content that is compiled by our editorial process from official source data, and it does not accept payment from entities it covers. Through examination of public government data, the team provides neutral insights into patent filings, examinations, and trends.
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plainpatent is a data-journalism publisher. According to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, more than 3,420,000 utility patents were granted to companies between 2015 and 2025, the public record this process compiles, verifies against PatentsView, and presents in plain language. Editorial standards, sourcing, and how we handle corrections are described on our about and methodology pages.