Overall rank by patents
#586
Across all tracked assignees
USPTO 2015–2025 USPTO PatentsView Foreign Corporation
Cochlear Limited
USPTO PatentsView assignee record — 768 granted patents across 57 technology areas, active 2015–2025. Filing-trend and competitive-moat analysis cross-referenced to USPTO Patent Public Search. Primary class: H04R (LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; DEAF-AID SETS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS).
768
Total patents granted
57
CPC technology areas
23.5
Avg claims per patent
+14%
5-year filing velocity
Portfolio overview
Cochlear Limited has been granted 768 US utility patents between 2015 and 2025, placing Cochlear Limited at rank #586 across all assignees tracked by PlainPatent. This portfolio spans 57 distinct Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) subclasses, averaging 23.5 claims per patent with primary concentration in H04R (LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; DEAF-AID SETS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS). As a Foreign Corporation, Cochlear Limited is one of the broader-portfolio assignees in the PatentsView dataset. The composite Innovation Score of 68.4/100 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 409 grants, compared with 359 in the 2015–2019 window — a +14% shift in five-year velocity. Steady filing volume suggests sustained innovation without dramatic pivots. 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. Cochlear Limited's 23.5 average claims per patent reflects complex, broadly scoped inventions that are difficult for competitors to design around, while a multi-domain presence across 57 subclasses balances depth with breadth. Combined with portfolio volume, these signals let analysts, investors, and licensing professionals benchmark Cochlear Limited against peers pursuing similar technology classes.
How does Cochlear 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
- Cochlear ◀ 768
Cochlear Limited
768 patents
What this shows Cochlear holds 768 patents — placing it at rank #586 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 | 74 | 9.6% |
| 2016 | 55 | 7.2% |
| 2017 | 67 | 8.7% |
| 2018 | 77 | 10.0% |
| 2019 | 86 | 11.2% |
| 2020 | 81 | 10.5% |
| 2021 | 59 | 7.7% |
| 2022 | 63 | 8.2% |
| 2023 | 69 | 9.0% |
| 2024 | 85 | 11.1% |
| 2025 | 52 | 6.8% |
Which technologies does Cochlear Limited patent most?
Top 15 of 57 technology areas
Patent Moat Analysis
Portfolio Volume Moderate
Tech Breadth Multi-domain
Claim Depth Complex
Velocity Growing
Frequently Asked Questions
How many patents does Cochlear Limited hold?
Cochlear Limited holds 768 US granted patents filed between 2015 and 2025, spanning 57 technology areas.
What is Cochlear Limited's Innovation Score?
Cochlear Limited has an Innovation Score of 68.4 out of 100. This composite metric weighs portfolio volume (40%), filing velocity (20%), technology breadth (25%), and claim depth (15%).
What technology areas does Cochlear Limited focus on?
Cochlear Limited's top technology area is H04R (LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; DEAF-AID SETS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS) with 520 patents. The company has filed patents in 57 CPC subclasses total.
Is Cochlear Limited's patent filing rate increasing or decreasing?
Cochlear Limited's recent filing velocity is +14% compared to the prior five-year period. The company is maintaining or growing its patent output.
What does claim depth mean for Cochlear Limited's patents?
Cochlear Limited's patents average 23.5 claims each. This indicates complex, broadly scoped patents that are harder for competitors to design around.
How is the Cochlear Limited 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
