Overall rank by patents
#38,483
Across all tracked assignees
USPTO 2015–2025 USPTO PatentsView US Corporation
1997 Irrevocable Trust For Gregory P. Benson
USPTO PatentsView assignee record - 6 granted patents across 14 technology areas, active 2017–2021. Filing-trend and competitive-moat analysis cross-referenced to USPTO Patent Public Search. Primary class: G06Q (INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE,).
6
Total patents granted
14
CPC technology areas
20.0
Avg claims per patent
-80%
5-year filing velocity
The verdict
1997 holds 6 US patents across 14 technology areas, rank #38,483 of 50,000 tracked assignees.
- #38,483
- of 50,000 US assignees by volume
- Top 61%
- by Innovation Score (31.9/100)
- 20.0
- avg claims per patent
- -80%
- filing velocity, last 5 yrs
Portfolio overview
1997 Irrevocable Trust For Gregory P. Benson has been granted 6 US utility patents between 2017 and 2021, placing 1997 Irrevocable Trust For Gregory P. Benson at rank #38,483 across all assignees tracked by PlainPatent. This portfolio spans 14 distinct Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) subclasses, averaging 20.0 claims per patent with primary concentration in G06Q (INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE,). As a US Corporation, 1997 Irrevocable Trust For Gregory P. Benson is one of the more focused assignees in the PatentsView dataset. By volume, 1997 sits between 17 Thrasio Seventeen, Inc. (6 patents, rank #38,479) and 2028631 Ontario Inc. (6 patents, rank #38,487) - the closest US assignees by grant volume. The composite Innovation Score of 31.9/100 blends portfolio volume, filing velocity, technology breadth, and claim depth into a single comparable measure drawn directly from USPTO PatentsView records.
Filing cadence tells the strategic story. Between 2020 and 2025 the company received 1 grants, compared with 5 in the 2015–2019 window, a -80% shift in five-year velocity. A cooling filing rate may reflect portfolio consolidation, shifting priorities, or reduced R&D throughput. The US Corporation classification further shapes interpretation, since corporate, government, and individual filers pursue patents for materially different reasons.
Claim depth and technology breadth together indicate competitive posture. 1997 Irrevocable Trust For Gregory P. Benson's 20.0 average claims per patent reflects complex, broadly scoped inventions that are difficult for competitors to design around, while concentration in 14 subclasses points to a focused technical program. Combined with portfolio volume, these signals let analysts, investors, and licensing professionals benchmark 1997 Irrevocable Trust For Gregory P. Benson against peers pursuing similar technology classes.
Who files at 1997's volume?
Granted US patents 2015–2025 versus its nearest-ranked assignees by volume, this company marked ◀
- 17 Thrasio Sevent…
17 Thrasio Seventeen, Inc.
6 patents
- 1708828 Ontario
1708828 Ontario Ltd.
6 patents
- 180s
180s, Inc.
6 patents
- 1964 Ears
1964 Ears, LLC
6 patents
- 19labs
19LABS INC.
6 patents
- 2 HH
2 HH, LLC
6 patents
- 20/20 Genesystems
20/20 GeneSystems Inc.
6 patents
- 2028631 Ontario
2028631 ONTARIO INC.
6 patents
- 1997 Irrevocable… ◀
1997 Irrevocable Trust for Gregory P. Benson
6 patents
What this shows 1997 holds 6 patents at rank #38,483, shown against the 8 assignees closest to it in grant volume rather than the industry's largest filers.
Companies ranked near 1997
By rank, the assignees closest to #38,483 in granted patent volume.
Leaders in G06Q (Information AND Communication Technology [ICT] Specially…)
Other assignees with the most granted patents in 1997's primary technology class.
- International Business Machines Corporation 6,621 in class
- Google Llc 3,295 in class
- Capital ONE Services, Llc 3,005 in class
- Amazon Technologies, Inc. 2,993 in class
- Microsoft Technology Licensing, Llc 2,990 in class
- Facebook, Inc. 1,919 in class
- Wells Fargo Bank, N.a. 1,697 in class
- Mastercard International Incorporated 1,644 in class
1997's Innovation Score vs. every tracked assignee
Composite of portfolio volume, filing velocity, technology breadth, and claim depth (0–100)
32 Top 61% higher than 39% of 50,000 US assignees
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Source USPTO PatentsView, PlainPatent Innovation Score · 2015–2025
Grants by year
Teal-shaded recent years (2020–present) versus the 2017–2019 baseline. Full figures in the table below.
View data table
| Year | Patents Granted | Share of Period |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 16.7% |
| 2018 | 2 | 33.3% |
| 2019 | 2 | 33.3% |
| 2021 | 1 | 16.7% |
Which technologies does 1997 Irrevocable Trust For Gregory P. Benson patent most?
Top 14 of 14 technology areas
Patent Moat Analysis
Portfolio Volume Light
Tech Breadth Focused
Claim Depth Complex
Velocity Declining
Frequently Asked Questions
How many patents does 1997 Irrevocable Trust For Gregory P. Benson hold?
1997 Irrevocable Trust For Gregory P. Benson holds 6 US granted patents filed between 2017 and 2021, spanning 14 technology areas.
What is 1997 Irrevocable Trust For Gregory P. Benson's Innovation Score?
1997 Irrevocable Trust For Gregory P. Benson has an Innovation Score of 31.9 out of 100. This composite metric weighs portfolio volume (40%), filing velocity (20%), technology breadth (25%), and claim depth (15%).
What technology areas does 1997 Irrevocable Trust For Gregory P. Benson focus on?
1997 Irrevocable Trust For Gregory P. Benson's top technology area is G06Q (INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR) with 6 patents. The company has filed patents in 14 CPC subclasses total.
Is 1997 Irrevocable Trust For Gregory P. Benson's patent filing rate increasing or decreasing?
1997 Irrevocable Trust For Gregory P. Benson's recent filing velocity is -80% compared to the prior five-year period. Filing activity has slowed relative to earlier years.
What does claim depth mean for 1997 Irrevocable Trust For Gregory P. Benson's patents?
1997 Irrevocable Trust For Gregory P. Benson's patents average 20.0 claims each. This indicates complex, broadly scoped patents that are harder for competitors to design around.
How is the 1997 Irrevocable Trust For Gregory P. Benson patent data sourced?
All patent data comes from USPTO PatentsView, a public research dataset maintained by the United States Patent and Trademark Office covering US granted utility patents from 2015 to 2025.
How to use this portfolio
1997's 6 grants land it in the top 61% by Innovation Score, but volume alone doesn't tell you where the strength sits.
- Read that count against the largest US assignees before treating it as dominance - 1997 ranks #38,483 of 50,000. Top 50 holders
- Most of this portfolio concentrates in G06Q - see who else leads that technology area. G06Q leaders
- Check what the four-part Innovation Score actually rewards before comparing it to another company. How the score works
Patent counts and the Innovation Score measure patenting activity, not commercial success or the legal strength of any patent. Many patents are filed defensively. Verify the status of an individual patent against official USPTO records.
Every figure on PlainPatent is rendered directly from USPTO source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on USPTO source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of May 2026.