Overall rank by patents
#343
Across all tracked assignees
USPTO 2015–2025 USPTO PatentsView US Corporation
Empire Technology Development LLC
USPTO PatentsView assignee record — 1,248 granted patents across 243 technology areas, active 2015–2023. Filing-trend and competitive-moat analysis cross-referenced to USPTO Patent Public Search. Primary class: G06F (ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING).
1,248
Total patents granted
243
CPC technology areas
19.8
Avg claims per patent
-99%
5-year filing velocity
Portfolio overview
Empire Technology Development LLC has been granted 1,248 US utility patents between 2015 and 2023, placing Empire Technology Development LLC at rank #343 across all assignees tracked by PlainPatent. This portfolio spans 243 distinct Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) subclasses, averaging 19.8 claims per patent with primary concentration in G06F (ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING). As a US Corporation, Empire Technology Development LLC is one of the broader-portfolio assignees in the PatentsView dataset. The composite Innovation Score of 61.6/100 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 13 grants, compared with 1,235 in the 2015–2019 window — a -99% 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. Empire Technology Development LLC's 19.8 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 Empire Technology Development LLC against peers pursuing similar technology classes.
How does Empire 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
- Empire Technology… ◀ 1,248
Empire Technology Development LLC
1,248 patents
What this shows Empire holds 1,248 patents — placing it at rank #343 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 · 2015–2023
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 | 295 | 23.6% |
| 2016 | 339 | 27.2% |
| 2017 | 314 | 25.2% |
| 2018 | 216 | 17.3% |
| 2019 | 71 | 5.7% |
| 2020 | 10 | 0.8% |
| 2021 | 2 | 0.2% |
| 2023 | 1 | 0.1% |
Which technologies does Empire Technology Development LLC patent most?
Top 15 of 243 technology areas
Patent Moat Analysis
Portfolio Volume Strong
Tech Breadth Diversified
Claim Depth Standard
Velocity Declining
Frequently Asked Questions
How many patents does Empire Technology Development LLC hold?
Empire Technology Development LLC holds 1,248 US granted patents filed between 2015 and 2023, spanning 243 technology areas.
What is Empire Technology Development LLC's Innovation Score?
Empire Technology Development LLC has an Innovation Score of 61.6 out of 100. This composite metric weighs portfolio volume (40%), filing velocity (20%), technology breadth (25%), and claim depth (15%).
What technology areas does Empire Technology Development LLC focus on?
Empire Technology Development LLC's top technology area is G06F (ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING) with 414 patents. The company has filed patents in 243 CPC subclasses total.
Is Empire Technology Development LLC's patent filing rate increasing or decreasing?
Empire Technology Development LLC's recent filing velocity is -99% compared to the prior five-year period. Filing activity has slowed relative to earlier years.
What does claim depth mean for Empire Technology Development LLC's patents?
Empire Technology Development LLC's patents average 19.8 claims each. This falls within the standard range, providing solid legal coverage.
How is the Empire Technology Development 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
