Overall rank by patents
#3,698
Across all tracked assignees
USPTO 2015–2025 USPTO PatentsView US Corporation
CTS CORPORATION
USPTO PatentsView assignee record — 98 granted patents across 54 technology areas, active 2015–2025. Filing-trend and competitive-moat analysis cross-referenced to USPTO Patent Public Search. Primary class: H01P (WAVEGUIDES; RESONATORS, LINES, OR OTHER DEVICES OF THE WAVEGUIDE TYPE).
98
Total patents granted
54
CPC technology areas
10.8
Avg claims per patent
-39%
5-year filing velocity
Portfolio overview
CTS CORPORATION has been granted 98 US utility patents between 2015 and 2025, placing CTS CORPORATION at rank #3,698 across all assignees tracked by PlainPatent. This portfolio spans 54 distinct Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) subclasses, averaging 10.8 claims per patent with primary concentration in H01P (WAVEGUIDES; RESONATORS, LINES, OR OTHER DEVICES OF THE WAVEGUIDE TYPE). As a US Corporation, CTS CORPORATION is one of the broader-portfolio assignees in the PatentsView dataset. The composite Innovation Score of 50.4/100 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 37 grants, compared with 61 in the 2015–2019 window — a -39% 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. CTS CORPORATION's 10.8 average claims per patent suggests focused, narrowly drawn claims typical of single-invention filings, while a multi-domain presence across 54 subclasses balances depth with breadth. Combined with portfolio volume, these signals let analysts, investors, and licensing professionals benchmark CTS CORPORATION against peers pursuing similar technology classes.
How does CTS 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
- CTS ◀ 98
CTS CORPORATION
98 patents
What this shows CTS holds 98 patents — placing it at rank #3,698 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.
View data table
| Year | Patents Granted | Share of Period |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 11 | 11.2% |
| 2016 | 16 | 16.3% |
| 2017 | 7 | 7.1% |
| 2018 | 9 | 9.2% |
| 2019 | 18 | 18.4% |
| 2020 | 8 | 8.2% |
| 2021 | 7 | 7.1% |
| 2022 | 6 | 6.1% |
| 2023 | 3 | 3.1% |
| 2024 | 6 | 6.1% |
| 2025 | 7 | 7.1% |
Which technologies does CTS CORPORATION patent most?
Top 15 of 54 technology areas
Patent Moat Analysis
Portfolio Volume Light
Tech Breadth Multi-domain
Claim Depth Simple
Velocity Declining
Frequently Asked Questions
How many patents does CTS CORPORATION hold?
CTS CORPORATION holds 98 US granted patents filed between 2015 and 2025, spanning 54 technology areas.
What is CTS CORPORATION's Innovation Score?
CTS CORPORATION has an Innovation Score of 50.4 out of 100. This composite metric weighs portfolio volume (40%), filing velocity (20%), technology breadth (25%), and claim depth (15%).
What technology areas does CTS CORPORATION focus on?
CTS CORPORATION's top technology area is H01P (WAVEGUIDES; RESONATORS, LINES, OR OTHER DEVICES OF THE WAVEGUIDE TYPE) with 28 patents. The company has filed patents in 54 CPC subclasses total.
Is CTS CORPORATION's patent filing rate increasing or decreasing?
CTS CORPORATION's recent filing velocity is -39% compared to the prior five-year period. Filing activity has slowed relative to earlier years.
What does claim depth mean for CTS CORPORATION's patents?
CTS CORPORATION's patents average 10.8 claims each. This is relatively simple claim structure, typical for focused inventions.
How is the CTS CORPORATION 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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How the score works
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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.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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
