Overall rank by patents
#308
Across all tracked assignees
USPTO 2015–2025 USPTO PatentsView US Corporation
Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC
USPTO PatentsView assignee record — 1,390 granted patents across 188 technology areas, active 2017–2025. Filing-trend and competitive-moat analysis cross-referenced to USPTO Patent Public Search. Primary class: E21B (EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; OBTAINING OIL, GAS, WATER, SOLUBLE OR MELTABLE MATERIALS OR A SLURRY OF MINERALS FROM WELLS).
1,390
Total patents granted
188
CPC technology areas
17.1
Avg claims per patent
-33%
5-year filing velocity
Portfolio overview
Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC has been granted 1,390 US utility patents between 2017 and 2025, placing Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC at rank #308 across all assignees tracked by PlainPatent. This portfolio spans 188 distinct Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) subclasses, averaging 17.1 claims per patent with primary concentration in E21B (EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; OBTAINING OIL, GAS, WATER, SOLUBLE OR MELTABLE MATERIALS OR A SLURRY OF MINERALS FROM WELLS). As a US Corporation, Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC is one of the broader-portfolio assignees in the PatentsView dataset. The composite Innovation Score of 60.9/100 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 559 grants, compared with 831 in the 2015–2019 window — a -33% 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. Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC's 17.1 average claims per patent sits within the typical range for solid legal coverage without excessive prosecution cost, 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 Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC against peers pursuing similar technology classes.
How does Baker compare?
Granted US patents 2015–2025 versus the largest corporate holders — this company marked ◀
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106,890 patents
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72,926 patents
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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
- Baker Hughes a GE ◀ 1,390
Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC
1,390 patents
What this shows Baker holds 1,390 patents — placing it at rank #308 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 · 2017–2025
Grants by year
Teal-shaded recent years (2020–present) versus the 2017–2019 baseline. Full figures in the table below.
View data table
| Year | Patents Granted | Share of Period |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 55 | 4.0% |
| 2018 | 346 | 24.9% |
| 2019 | 430 | 30.9% |
| 2020 | 347 | 25.0% |
| 2021 | 133 | 9.6% |
| 2022 | 57 | 4.1% |
| 2023 | 16 | 1.2% |
| 2024 | 5 | 0.4% |
| 2025 | 1 | 0.1% |
Which technologies does Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC patent most?
C22C— ALLOYS 51
Top 15 of 188 technology areas
Patent Moat Analysis
Portfolio Volume Strong
Tech Breadth Diversified
Claim Depth Standard
Velocity Declining
Frequently Asked Questions
How many patents does Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC hold?
Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC holds 1,390 US granted patents filed between 2017 and 2025, spanning 188 technology areas.
What is Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC's Innovation Score?
Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC has an Innovation Score of 60.9 out of 100. This composite metric weighs portfolio volume (40%), filing velocity (20%), technology breadth (25%), and claim depth (15%).
What technology areas does Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC focus on?
Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC's top technology area is E21B (EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; OBTAINING OIL, GAS, WATER, SOLUBLE OR MELTABLE MATERIALS OR A SLURRY OF MINERALS FROM WELLS) with 1,107 patents. The company has filed patents in 188 CPC subclasses total.
Is Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC's patent filing rate increasing or decreasing?
Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC's recent filing velocity is -33% compared to the prior five-year period. Filing activity has slowed relative to earlier years.
What does claim depth mean for Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC's patents?
Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC's patents average 17.1 claims each. This falls within the standard range, providing solid legal coverage.
How is the Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC 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
