Overall rank by patents
#439
Across all tracked assignees
USPTO 2015–2025 USPTO PatentsView US Corporation
Align Technology, Inc.
USPTO PatentsView assignee record — 1,029 granted patents across 71 technology areas, active 2015–2025. Filing-trend and competitive-moat analysis cross-referenced to USPTO Patent Public Search. Primary class: A61C (DENTISTRY; APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR ORAL OR DENTAL HYGIENE).
1,029
Total patents granted
71
CPC technology areas
20.6
Avg claims per patent
+232%
5-year filing velocity
Portfolio overview
Align Technology, Inc. has been granted 1,029 US utility patents between 2015 and 2025, placing Align Technology, Inc. at rank #439 across all assignees tracked by PlainPatent. This portfolio spans 71 distinct Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) subclasses, averaging 20.6 claims per patent with primary concentration in A61C (DENTISTRY; APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR ORAL OR DENTAL HYGIENE). As a US Corporation, Align Technology, Inc. is one of the broader-portfolio assignees in the PatentsView dataset. The composite Innovation Score of 71.6/100 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 791 grants, compared with 238 in the 2015–2019 window — a +232% shift in five-year velocity. An acceleration of this magnitude signals aggressive R&D investment and expanding technical ambition. 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. Align Technology, Inc.'s 20.6 average claims per patent reflects complex, broadly scoped inventions that are difficult for competitors to design around, while a multi-domain presence across 71 subclasses balances depth with breadth. Combined with portfolio volume, these signals let analysts, investors, and licensing professionals benchmark Align Technology, Inc. against peers pursuing similar technology classes.
How does Align 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
- Align Technology ◀ 1,029
Align Technology, Inc.
1,029 patents
What this shows Align holds 1,029 patents — placing it at rank #439 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 | 31 | 3.0% |
| 2016 | 41 | 4.0% |
| 2017 | 47 | 4.6% |
| 2018 | 48 | 4.7% |
| 2019 | 71 | 6.9% |
| 2020 | 105 | 10.2% |
| 2021 | 110 | 10.7% |
| 2022 | 116 | 11.3% |
| 2023 | 159 | 15.5% |
| 2024 | 166 | 16.1% |
| 2025 | 135 | 13.1% |
Which technologies does Align Technology, Inc. patent most?
Top 15 of 71 technology areas
Patent Moat Analysis
Portfolio Volume Strong
Tech Breadth Multi-domain
Claim Depth Complex
Velocity Accelerating
Frequently Asked Questions
How many patents does Align Technology, Inc. hold?
Align Technology, Inc. holds 1,029 US granted patents filed between 2015 and 2025, spanning 71 technology areas.
What is Align Technology, Inc.'s Innovation Score?
Align Technology, Inc. has an Innovation Score of 71.6 out of 100. This composite metric weighs portfolio volume (40%), filing velocity (20%), technology breadth (25%), and claim depth (15%).
What technology areas does Align Technology, Inc. focus on?
Align Technology, Inc.'s top technology area is A61C (DENTISTRY; APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR ORAL OR DENTAL HYGIENE) with 941 patents. The company has filed patents in 71 CPC subclasses total.
Is Align Technology, Inc.'s patent filing rate increasing or decreasing?
Align Technology, Inc.'s recent filing velocity is +232% compared to the prior five-year period. This indicates accelerating innovation.
What does claim depth mean for Align Technology, Inc.'s patents?
Align Technology, Inc.'s patents average 20.6 claims each. This indicates complex, broadly scoped patents that are harder for competitors to design around.
How is the Align Technology, 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
