Overall rank by patents
#630
Across all tracked assignees
USPTO 2015–2025 USPTO PatentsView US Corporation
Arista Networks, Inc.
USPTO PatentsView assignee record — 706 granted patents across 42 technology areas, active 2015–2025. Filing-trend and competitive-moat analysis cross-referenced to USPTO Patent Public Search. Primary class: H04L (TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION).
706
Total patents granted
42
CPC technology areas
19.5
Avg claims per patent
+430%
5-year filing velocity
Portfolio overview
Arista Networks, Inc. has been granted 706 US utility patents between 2015 and 2025, placing Arista Networks, Inc. at rank #630 across all assignees tracked by PlainPatent. This portfolio spans 42 distinct Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) subclasses, averaging 19.5 claims per patent with primary concentration in H04L (TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION). As a US Corporation, Arista Networks, Inc. is one of the more focused assignees in the PatentsView dataset. The composite Innovation Score of 66.2/100 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 594 grants, compared with 112 in the 2015–2019 window — a +430% 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. Arista Networks, Inc.'s 19.5 average claims per patent sits within the typical range for solid legal coverage without excessive prosecution cost, while a multi-domain presence across 42 subclasses balances depth with breadth. Combined with portfolio volume, these signals let analysts, investors, and licensing professionals benchmark Arista Networks, Inc. against peers pursuing similar technology classes.
How does Arista 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
- Arista Networks ◀ 706
Arista Networks, Inc.
706 patents
What this shows Arista holds 706 patents — placing it at rank #630 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.
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| Year | Patents Granted | Share of Period |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 15 | 2.1% |
| 2017 | 25 | 3.5% |
| 2018 | 26 | 3.7% |
| 2019 | 41 | 5.8% |
| 2020 | 98 | 13.9% |
| 2021 | 98 | 13.9% |
| 2022 | 121 | 17.1% |
| 2023 | 108 | 15.3% |
| 2024 | 90 | 12.7% |
| 2025 | 79 | 11.2% |
Which technologies does Arista Networks, Inc. patent most?
Top 15 of 42 technology areas
Patent Moat Analysis
Portfolio Volume Moderate
Tech Breadth Multi-domain
Claim Depth Standard
Velocity Accelerating
Frequently Asked Questions
How many patents does Arista Networks, Inc. hold?
Arista Networks, Inc. holds 706 US granted patents filed between 2015 and 2025, spanning 42 technology areas.
What is Arista Networks, Inc.'s Innovation Score?
Arista Networks, Inc. has an Innovation Score of 66.2 out of 100. This composite metric weighs portfolio volume (40%), filing velocity (20%), technology breadth (25%), and claim depth (15%).
What technology areas does Arista Networks, Inc. focus on?
Arista Networks, Inc.'s top technology area is H04L (TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION) with 584 patents. The company has filed patents in 42 CPC subclasses total.
Is Arista Networks, Inc.'s patent filing rate increasing or decreasing?
Arista Networks, Inc.'s recent filing velocity is +430% compared to the prior five-year period. This indicates accelerating innovation.
What does claim depth mean for Arista Networks, Inc.'s patents?
Arista Networks, Inc.'s patents average 19.5 claims each. This falls within the standard range, providing solid legal coverage.
How is the Arista Networks, 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
