Overall rank by patents
#4,236
Across all tracked assignees
USPTO 2015–2025 USPTO PatentsView US Corporation
Delaware Capital Formation, Inc.
USPTO PatentsView assignee record — 84 granted patents across 52 technology areas, active 2015–2025. Filing-trend and competitive-moat analysis cross-referenced to USPTO Patent Public Search. Primary class: B25B (TOOLS OR BENCH DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, FOR FASTENING, CONNECTING, DISENGAGING OR HOLDING).
84
Total patents granted
52
CPC technology areas
13.5
Avg claims per patent
-29%
5-year filing velocity
Portfolio overview
Delaware Capital Formation, Inc. has been granted 84 US utility patents between 2015 and 2025, placing Delaware Capital Formation, Inc. at rank #4,236 across all assignees tracked by PlainPatent. This portfolio spans 52 distinct Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) subclasses, averaging 13.5 claims per patent with primary concentration in B25B (TOOLS OR BENCH DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, FOR FASTENING, CONNECTING, DISENGAGING OR HOLDING). As a US Corporation, Delaware Capital Formation, Inc. is one of the broader-portfolio assignees in the PatentsView dataset. The composite Innovation Score of 51.8/100 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 35 grants, compared with 49 in the 2015–2019 window — a -29% 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. Delaware Capital Formation, Inc.'s 13.5 average claims per patent sits within the typical range for solid legal coverage without excessive prosecution cost, while a multi-domain presence across 52 subclasses balances depth with breadth. Combined with portfolio volume, these signals let analysts, investors, and licensing professionals benchmark Delaware Capital Formation, Inc. against peers pursuing similar technology classes.
How does Delaware 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
- Delaware Capital… ◀ 84
Delaware Capital Formation, Inc.
84 patents
What this shows Delaware holds 84 patents — placing it at rank #4,236 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 | 15 | 17.9% |
| 2016 | 6 | 7.1% |
| 2017 | 10 | 11.9% |
| 2018 | 13 | 15.5% |
| 2019 | 5 | 6.0% |
| 2020 | 12 | 14.3% |
| 2021 | 7 | 8.3% |
| 2022 | 4 | 4.8% |
| 2023 | 4 | 4.8% |
| 2024 | 4 | 4.8% |
| 2025 | 4 | 4.8% |
Which technologies does Delaware Capital Formation, Inc. patent most?
Top 15 of 52 technology areas
Patent Moat Analysis
Portfolio Volume Light
Tech Breadth Multi-domain
Claim Depth Standard
Velocity Declining
Frequently Asked Questions
How many patents does Delaware Capital Formation, Inc. hold?
Delaware Capital Formation, Inc. holds 84 US granted patents filed between 2015 and 2025, spanning 52 technology areas.
What is Delaware Capital Formation, Inc.'s Innovation Score?
Delaware Capital Formation, Inc. has an Innovation Score of 51.8 out of 100. This composite metric weighs portfolio volume (40%), filing velocity (20%), technology breadth (25%), and claim depth (15%).
What technology areas does Delaware Capital Formation, Inc. focus on?
Delaware Capital Formation, Inc.'s top technology area is B25B (TOOLS OR BENCH DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, FOR FASTENING, CONNECTING, DISENGAGING OR HOLDING) with 22 patents. The company has filed patents in 52 CPC subclasses total.
Is Delaware Capital Formation, Inc.'s patent filing rate increasing or decreasing?
Delaware Capital Formation, Inc.'s recent filing velocity is -29% compared to the prior five-year period. Filing activity has slowed relative to earlier years.
What does claim depth mean for Delaware Capital Formation, Inc.'s patents?
Delaware Capital Formation, Inc.'s patents average 13.5 claims each. This falls within the standard range, providing solid legal coverage.
How is the Delaware Capital Formation, 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
