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APEX MFG. CO., LTD.

USPTO PatentsView assignee record — 33 granted patents across 9 technology areas, active 2015–2025. Filing-trend and competitive-moat analysis cross-referenced to USPTO Patent Public Search. Primary class: B25C (HAND-HELD NAILING OR STAPLING TOOLS; MANUALLY OPERATED PORTABLE STAPLING TOOLS).

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33
Total patents granted
9
CPC technology areas
9.1
Avg claims per patent
+75%
5-year filing velocity

Portfolio overview

APEX MFG. CO., LTD. has been granted 33 US utility patents between 2015 and 2025, placing APEX MFG. CO., LTD. at rank #9,425 across all assignees tracked by PlainPatent. This portfolio spans 9 distinct Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) subclasses, averaging 9.1 claims per patent with primary concentration in B25C (HAND-HELD NAILING OR STAPLING TOOLS; MANUALLY OPERATED PORTABLE STAPLING TOOLS). As a Foreign Corporation, APEX MFG. CO., LTD. is one of the more focused assignees in the PatentsView dataset. The composite Innovation Score of 30.3/100 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 21 grants, compared with 12 in the 2015–2019 window — a +75% shift in five-year velocity. An acceleration of this magnitude signals aggressive R&D investment and expanding technical ambition. 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. APEX MFG. CO., LTD.'s 9.1 average claims per patent suggests focused, narrowly drawn claims typical of single-invention filings, while concentration in 9 subclasses points to a focused technical program. Combined with portfolio volume, these signals let analysts, investors, and licensing professionals benchmark APEX MFG. CO., LTD. against peers pursuing similar technology classes.

How does APEX compare?

Granted US patents 2015–2025 versus the largest corporate holders — this company marked ◀

patents

What this shows APEX holds 33 patents — placing it at rank #9,425 overall, well behind the volume leaders but ahead of the tens of thousands of smaller assignees in the dataset.

Source USPTO PatentsView — granted utility patents As of 2015–2025

USPTO utility patent grants by year · 2015–2025

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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.

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APEX MFG. CO., LTD. patent grants by year, 2015–2025
Year Patents Granted Share of Period
2015 2 6.1%
2016 1 3.0%
2017 4 12.1%
2018 2 6.1%
2019 3 9.1%
2020 5 15.2%
2021 8 24.2%
2022 3 9.1%
2023 2 6.1%
2025 3 9.1%

Which technologies does APEX MFG. CO., LTD. patent most?

Top 9 of 9 technology areas

Patent Moat Analysis

Portfolio Volume Light
Tech Breadth Focused
Claim Depth Simple
Velocity Accelerating

Where it ranks

Overall rank by patents

#9,425

Across all tracked assignees

Innovation Score

30.3 out of 100

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Data Source

USPTO PatentsView — US granted patents 2015–2025

How is Innovation Score calculated?

Frequently Asked Questions

How many patents does APEX MFG. CO., LTD. hold?
APEX MFG. CO., LTD. holds 33 US granted patents filed between 2015 and 2025, spanning 9 technology areas.
What is APEX MFG. CO., LTD.'s Innovation Score?
APEX MFG. CO., LTD. has an Innovation Score of 30.3 out of 100. This composite metric weighs portfolio volume (40%), filing velocity (20%), technology breadth (25%), and claim depth (15%).
What technology areas does APEX MFG. CO., LTD. focus on?
APEX MFG. CO., LTD.'s top technology area is B25C (HAND-HELD NAILING OR STAPLING TOOLS; MANUALLY OPERATED PORTABLE STAPLING TOOLS) with 30 patents. The company has filed patents in 9 CPC subclasses total.
Is APEX MFG. CO., LTD.'s patent filing rate increasing or decreasing?
APEX MFG. CO., LTD.'s recent filing velocity is +75% compared to the prior five-year period. This indicates accelerating innovation.
What does claim depth mean for APEX MFG. CO., LTD.'s patents?
APEX MFG. CO., LTD.'s patents average 9.1 claims each. This is relatively simple claim structure, typical for focused inventions.
How is the APEX MFG. CO., LTD. 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