Overall rank by patents
#5,354
Across all tracked assignees
USPTO 2015–2025 USPTO PatentsView Foreign Corporation
DETNET SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD
USPTO PatentsView assignee record — 64 granted patents across 22 technology areas, active 2015–2025. Filing-trend and competitive-moat analysis cross-referenced to USPTO Patent Public Search. Primary class: F42D (BLASTING).
64
Total patents granted
22
CPC technology areas
8.2
Avg claims per patent
+67%
5-year filing velocity
Portfolio overview
DETNET SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD has been granted 64 US utility patents between 2015 and 2025, placing DETNET SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD at rank #5,354 across all assignees tracked by PlainPatent. This portfolio spans 22 distinct Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) subclasses, averaging 8.2 claims per patent with primary concentration in F42D (BLASTING). As a Foreign Corporation, DETNET SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD is one of the more focused assignees in the PatentsView dataset. The composite Innovation Score of 42.3/100 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 40 grants, compared with 24 in the 2015–2019 window — a +67% shift in five-year velocity. An acceleration of this magnitude signals aggressive R&D investment and expanding technical ambition. 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. DETNET SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD's 8.2 average claims per patent suggests focused, narrowly drawn claims typical of single-invention filings, while a multi-domain presence across 22 subclasses balances depth with breadth. Combined with portfolio volume, these signals let analysts, investors, and licensing professionals benchmark DETNET SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD against peers pursuing similar technology classes.
How does DETNET compare?
Granted US patents 2015–2025 versus the largest corporate holders — this company marked ◀
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- Detnet South Afri… ◀ 64
DETNET SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD
64 patents
What this shows DETNET holds 64 patents — placing it at rank #5,354 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 | 7 | 10.9% |
| 2016 | 3 | 4.7% |
| 2017 | 6 | 9.4% |
| 2018 | 3 | 4.7% |
| 2019 | 5 | 7.8% |
| 2020 | 5 | 7.8% |
| 2021 | 10 | 15.6% |
| 2022 | 5 | 7.8% |
| 2023 | 6 | 9.4% |
| 2024 | 8 | 12.5% |
| 2025 | 6 | 9.4% |
Which technologies does DETNET SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD patent most?
Top 15 of 22 technology areas
Patent Moat Analysis
Portfolio Volume Light
Tech Breadth Multi-domain
Claim Depth Simple
Velocity Accelerating
Frequently Asked Questions
How many patents does DETNET SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD hold?
DETNET SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD holds 64 US granted patents filed between 2015 and 2025, spanning 22 technology areas.
What is DETNET SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD's Innovation Score?
DETNET SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD has an Innovation Score of 42.3 out of 100. This composite metric weighs portfolio volume (40%), filing velocity (20%), technology breadth (25%), and claim depth (15%).
What technology areas does DETNET SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD focus on?
DETNET SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD's top technology area is F42D (BLASTING) with 53 patents. The company has filed patents in 22 CPC subclasses total.
Is DETNET SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD's patent filing rate increasing or decreasing?
DETNET SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD's recent filing velocity is +67% compared to the prior five-year period. This indicates accelerating innovation.
What does claim depth mean for DETNET SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD's patents?
DETNET SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD's patents average 8.2 claims each. This is relatively simple claim structure, typical for focused inventions.
How is the DETNET SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 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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DETNET SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD's primary CPC class — all holders and yearly trends
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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
