Overall rank by patents
#240
Across all tracked assignees
USPTO 2015–2025 USPTO PatentsView Foreign Corporation
AIRBUS OPERATIONS SAS
USPTO PatentsView assignee record — 1,734 granted patents across 214 technology areas, active 2015–2025. Filing-trend and competitive-moat analysis cross-referenced to USPTO Patent Public Search. Primary class: B64D (EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT; FLIGHT SUITS; PARACHUTES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF POWER PLANTS OR PROPULSION TRANSMISSIONS IN AIRCRAFT).
1,734
Total patents granted
214
CPC technology areas
11.6
Avg claims per patent
-5%
5-year filing velocity
Portfolio overview
AIRBUS OPERATIONS SAS has been granted 1,734 US utility patents between 2015 and 2025, placing AIRBUS OPERATIONS SAS at rank #240 across all assignees tracked by PlainPatent. This portfolio spans 214 distinct Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) subclasses, averaging 11.6 claims per patent with primary concentration in B64D (EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT; FLIGHT SUITS; PARACHUTES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF POWER PLANTS OR PROPULSION TRANSMISSIONS IN AIRCRAFT). As a Foreign Corporation, AIRBUS OPERATIONS SAS is one of the broader-portfolio assignees in the PatentsView dataset. The composite Innovation Score of 65.3/100 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 843 grants, compared with 891 in the 2015–2019 window — a -5% shift in five-year velocity. A cooling filing rate may reflect portfolio consolidation, shifting priorities, or reduced R&D throughput. The Foreign 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. AIRBUS OPERATIONS SAS's 11.6 average claims per patent suggests focused, narrowly drawn claims typical of single-invention filings, while a diversified footprint across 100+ CPC subclasses spreads risk across many technology fronts. Combined with portfolio volume, these signals let analysts, investors, and licensing professionals benchmark AIRBUS OPERATIONS SAS against peers pursuing similar technology classes.
How does AIRBUS 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
- Airbus Operations… ◀ 1,734
AIRBUS OPERATIONS SAS
1,734 patents
What this shows AIRBUS holds 1,734 patents — placing it at rank #240 overall, well behind the volume leaders but ahead of the tens of thousands of smaller assignees in the dataset.
USPTO utility patent grants by year · 2015–2025
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 | 226 | 13.0% |
| 2016 | 183 | 10.6% |
| 2017 | 186 | 10.7% |
| 2018 | 140 | 8.1% |
| 2019 | 156 | 9.0% |
| 2020 | 126 | 7.3% |
| 2021 | 129 | 7.4% |
| 2022 | 168 | 9.7% |
| 2023 | 159 | 9.2% |
| 2024 | 137 | 7.9% |
| 2025 | 124 | 7.2% |
Which technologies does AIRBUS OPERATIONS SAS patent most?
Top 15 of 214 technology areas
Patent Moat Analysis
Portfolio Volume Strong
Tech Breadth Diversified
Claim Depth Simple
Velocity Declining
Frequently Asked Questions
How many patents does AIRBUS OPERATIONS SAS hold?
AIRBUS OPERATIONS SAS holds 1,734 US granted patents filed between 2015 and 2025, spanning 214 technology areas.
What is AIRBUS OPERATIONS SAS's Innovation Score?
AIRBUS OPERATIONS SAS has an Innovation Score of 65.3 out of 100. This composite metric weighs portfolio volume (40%), filing velocity (20%), technology breadth (25%), and claim depth (15%).
What technology areas does AIRBUS OPERATIONS SAS focus on?
AIRBUS OPERATIONS SAS's top technology area is B64D (EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT; FLIGHT SUITS; PARACHUTES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF POWER PLANTS OR PROPULSION TRANSMISSIONS IN AIRCRAFT) with 776 patents. The company has filed patents in 214 CPC subclasses total.
Is AIRBUS OPERATIONS SAS's patent filing rate increasing or decreasing?
AIRBUS OPERATIONS SAS's recent filing velocity is -5% compared to the prior five-year period. Filing activity has slowed relative to earlier years.
What does claim depth mean for AIRBUS OPERATIONS SAS's patents?
AIRBUS OPERATIONS SAS's patents average 11.6 claims each. This is relatively simple claim structure, typical for focused inventions.
How is the AIRBUS OPERATIONS SAS 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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How the score works
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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
