Overall rank by patents
#3,075
Across all tracked assignees
USPTO 2015–2025 USPTO PatentsView US Corporation
Abbott Medical Optics Inc.
USPTO PatentsView assignee record — 123 granted patents across 43 technology areas, active 2015–2018. Filing-trend and competitive-moat analysis cross-referenced to USPTO Patent Public Search. Primary class: A61F (FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICE).
123
Total patents granted
43
CPC technology areas
15.7
Avg claims per patent
-100%
5-year filing velocity
The verdict
Abbott holds 123 US patents across 43 technology areas — rank #3,075 of 50,000 tracked assignees.
- #3,075
- of 50,000 US assignees by volume
- Top 15%
- by Innovation Score (49.2/100)
- 15.7
- avg claims per patent
- -100%
- filing velocity, last 5 yrs
Portfolio overview
Abbott Medical Optics Inc. has been granted 123 US utility patents between 2015 and 2018, placing Abbott Medical Optics Inc. at rank #3,075 across all assignees tracked by PlainPatent. This portfolio spans 43 distinct Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) subclasses, averaging 15.7 claims per patent with primary concentration in A61F (FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICE). As a US Corporation, Abbott Medical Optics Inc. is one of the more focused assignees in the PatentsView dataset. The composite Innovation Score of 49.2/100 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 0 grants, compared with 123 in the 2015–2019 window — a -100% 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. Abbott Medical Optics Inc.'s 15.7 average claims per patent sits within the typical range for solid legal coverage without excessive prosecution cost, while a multi-domain presence across 43 subclasses balances depth with breadth. Combined with portfolio volume, these signals let analysts, investors, and licensing professionals benchmark Abbott Medical Optics Inc. against peers pursuing similar technology classes.
How does Abbott compare?
Granted US patents 2015–2025 versus the largest corporate holders — this company marked ◀
- Samsung
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
106,890 patents
- International Bus…
International Business Machines Corporation
72,926 patents
- Canon 34,378
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
34,378 patents
- LG 32,607
LG ELECTRONICS INC.
32,607 patents
- Taiwan Semiconduc… 31,041
TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.
31,041 patents
- Apple 30,560
Apple Inc.
30,560 patents
- Qualcomm Incorpor… 30,354
QUALCOMM Incorporated
30,354 patents
- Intel 27,498
Intel Corporation
27,498 patents
- Abbott Medical Op… ◀ 123
Abbott Medical Optics Inc.
123 patents
What this shows Abbott holds 123 patents — placing it at rank #3,075 overall, well behind the volume leaders but ahead of the tens of thousands of smaller assignees in the dataset.
Abbott's Innovation Score vs. every tracked assignee
Composite of portfolio volume, filing velocity, technology breadth, and claim depth (0–100)
49 Top 15% higher than 85% of 50,000 US assignees
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Source USPTO PatentsView — PlainPatent Innovation Score · 2015–2025
USPTO utility patent grants by year · 2015–2018
Grants by year
Teal-shaded recent years (2020–present) versus the 2015–2019 baseline. Full figures in the table below.
View data table
| Year | Patents Granted | Share of Period |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 34 | 27.6% |
| 2016 | 40 | 32.5% |
| 2017 | 43 | 35.0% |
| 2018 | 6 | 4.9% |
Which technologies does Abbott Medical Optics Inc. patent most?
Top 15 of 43 technology areas
Patent Moat Analysis
Portfolio Volume Moderate
Tech Breadth Multi-domain
Claim Depth Standard
Velocity Declining
Frequently Asked Questions
How many patents does Abbott Medical Optics Inc. hold?
Abbott Medical Optics Inc. holds 123 US granted patents filed between 2015 and 2018, spanning 43 technology areas.
What is Abbott Medical Optics Inc.'s Innovation Score?
Abbott Medical Optics Inc. has an Innovation Score of 49.2 out of 100. This composite metric weighs portfolio volume (40%), filing velocity (20%), technology breadth (25%), and claim depth (15%).
What technology areas does Abbott Medical Optics Inc. focus on?
Abbott Medical Optics Inc.'s top technology area is A61F (FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRS) with 98 patents. The company has filed patents in 43 CPC subclasses total.
Is Abbott Medical Optics Inc.'s patent filing rate increasing or decreasing?
Abbott Medical Optics Inc.'s recent filing velocity is -100% compared to the prior five-year period. Filing activity has slowed relative to earlier years.
What does claim depth mean for Abbott Medical Optics Inc.'s patents?
Abbott Medical Optics Inc.'s patents average 15.7 claims each. This falls within the standard range, providing solid legal coverage.
How is the Abbott Medical Optics Inc. 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.
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Data sourced from USPTO PatentsView — official U.S. government patent data. See our methodology for computation details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainPatent Editorial
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the USPTO PatentsView database. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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All federal data sources used on this page
- USPTO PatentsView — official U.S. Patent and Trademark Office bulk patent data. patentsview.org
- USPTO Patent Application Information Retrieval (PAIR) — application status and file history. uspto.gov/patents/pair
- USPTO Bulk Data Storage System — comprehensive patent text + claims dataset. bulkdata.uspto.gov
- USPTO CPC Classification — Cooperative Patent Classification scheme for technology categorization. uspto.gov/cpc
- SEC EDGAR — public filings cross-reference for assignee corporate entity matching. sec.gov/edgar
- WIPO PATENTSCOPE — international patent context (related international filings). wipo.int/patentscope
