Overall rank by patents
#38,935
Across all tracked assignees
USPTO 2015–2025 USPTO PatentsView US Corporation
Arcutis, Inc.
USPTO PatentsView assignee record - 6 granted patents across 3 technology areas, active 2018–2021. Filing-trend and competitive-moat analysis cross-referenced to USPTO Patent Public Search. Primary class: A61P (SPECIFIC THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITY OF CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS OR MEDICINAL PREPARATIONS).
6
Total patents granted
3
CPC technology areas
15.3
Avg claims per patent
-80%
5-year filing velocity
The verdict
Arcutis holds 6 US patents across 3 technology areas, rank #38,935 of 50,000 tracked assignees.
- #38,935
- of 50,000 US assignees by volume
- Top 90%
- by Innovation Score (22.1/100)
- 15.3
- avg claims per patent
- -80%
- filing velocity, last 5 yrs
Portfolio overview
Arcutis, Inc. has been granted 6 US utility patents between 2018 and 2021, placing Arcutis, Inc. at rank #38,935 across all assignees tracked by PlainPatent. This portfolio spans 3 distinct Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) subclasses, averaging 15.3 claims per patent with primary concentration in A61P (SPECIFIC THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITY OF CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS OR MEDICINAL PREPARATIONS). As a US Corporation, Arcutis, Inc. is one of the more focused assignees in the PatentsView dataset. By volume, Arcutis sits between Aquadation Llc (6 patents, rank #38,931) and Art Guild, Inc. (6 patents, rank #38,939) - the closest US assignees by grant volume. The composite Innovation Score of 22.1/100 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. Arcutis, Inc.'s 15.3 average claims per patent sits within the typical range for solid legal coverage without excessive prosecution cost, while specialization in 3 subclasses reflects a tightly scoped invention area. Combined with portfolio volume, these signals let analysts, investors, and licensing professionals benchmark Arcutis, Inc. against peers pursuing similar technology classes.
Who files at Arcutis's volume?
Granted US patents 2015–2025 versus its nearest-ranked assignees by volume, this company marked ◀
- Aquadation
Aquadation LLC
6 patents
- Aquantis
Aquantis, Inc.
6 patents
- Arbiter Systems
Arbiter Systems, Inc.
6 patents
- Arctic Wolf Netwo…
Arctic Wolf Networks, Inc.
6 patents
- Arecabay
ArecaBay, Inc.
6 patents
- Arjohuntleigh AB
ArjoHuntleigh AB
6 patents
- Armor Defense
Armor Defense Inc.
6 patents
- Art Guild
Art Guild, Inc.
6 patents
- Arcutis ◀
Arcutis, Inc.
6 patents
What this shows Arcutis holds 6 patents at rank #38,935, shown against the 8 assignees closest to it in grant volume rather than the industry's largest filers.
Companies ranked near Arcutis
By rank, the assignees closest to #38,935 in granted patent volume.
- Aquadation Llc #38,931 · 6 patents
- Aquantis, Inc. #38,932 · 6 patents
- Arbiter Systems, Inc. #38,933 · 6 patents
- Arctic Wolf Networks, Inc. #38,934 · 6 patents
- Arecabay, Inc. #38,936 · 6 patents
- Arjohuntleigh AB #38,937 · 6 patents
- Armor Defense Inc. #38,938 · 6 patents
- Art Guild, Inc. #38,939 · 6 patents
Leaders in A61P (Specific Therapeutic Activity OF Chemical Compounds OR Me…)
Other assignees with the most granted patents in Arcutis's primary technology class.
- The Regents Of The University Of California 1,387 in class
- Novartis Ag 1,071 in class
- Merck Sharp & Dohme Llc 889 in class
- Bristol-myers Squibb Company 879 in class
- Genentech, Inc. 789 in class
- The Board Of Regents Of The University Of Texas System 744 in class
- Hoffmann-la Roche Inc. 722 in class
- The United States Of America, As Represented By The Secretary, Department Of Health And Human Services 721 in class
Arcutis's Innovation Score vs. every tracked assignee
Composite of portfolio volume, filing velocity, technology breadth, and claim depth (0–100)
22 Top 90% higher than 10% 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 2018–2019 baseline. Full figures in the table below.
View data table
| Year | Patents Granted | Share of Period |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 4 | 66.7% |
| 2019 | 1 | 16.7% |
| 2021 | 1 | 16.7% |
Which technologies does Arcutis, Inc. patent most?
Top 3 of 3 technology areas
Patent Moat Analysis
Portfolio Volume Light
Tech Breadth Specialized
Claim Depth Standard
Velocity Declining
Frequently Asked Questions
How many patents does Arcutis, Inc. hold?
Arcutis, Inc. holds 6 US granted patents filed between 2018 and 2021, spanning 3 technology areas.
What is Arcutis, Inc.'s Innovation Score?
Arcutis, Inc. has an Innovation Score of 22.1 out of 100. This composite metric weighs portfolio volume (40%), filing velocity (20%), technology breadth (25%), and claim depth (15%).
What technology areas does Arcutis, Inc. focus on?
Arcutis, Inc.'s top technology area is A61P (SPECIFIC THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITY OF CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS OR MEDICINAL PREPARATIONS) with 6 patents. The company has filed patents in 3 CPC subclasses total.
Is Arcutis, Inc.'s patent filing rate increasing or decreasing?
Arcutis, Inc.'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 Arcutis, Inc.'s patents?
Arcutis, Inc.'s patents average 15.3 claims each. This falls within the standard range, providing solid legal coverage.
How is the Arcutis, 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.
How to use this portfolio
Arcutis's 6 grants land it in the top 90% 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 - Arcutis ranks #38,935 of 50,000. Top 50 holders
- Most of this portfolio concentrates in A61P - see who else leads that technology area. A61P 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.