Overall rank by patents
#26,514
Across all tracked assignees
USPTO 2015–2025 USPTO PatentsView US Corporation
IMA LIFE NORTH AMERICA INC.
USPTO PatentsView assignee record — 10 granted patents across 9 technology areas, active 2015–2025. Filing-trend and competitive-moat analysis cross-referenced to USPTO Patent Public Search. Primary class: F26B (DRYING SOLID MATERIALS OR OBJECTS BY REMOVING LIQUID THEREFROM).
10
Total patents granted
9
CPC technology areas
21.6
Avg claims per patent
+50%
5-year filing velocity
Portfolio overview
IMA LIFE NORTH AMERICA INC. has been granted 10 US utility patents between 2015 and 2025, placing IMA LIFE NORTH AMERICA INC. at rank #26,514 across all assignees tracked by PlainPatent. This portfolio spans 9 distinct Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) subclasses, averaging 21.6 claims per patent with primary concentration in F26B (DRYING SOLID MATERIALS OR OBJECTS BY REMOVING LIQUID THEREFROM). As a US Corporation, IMA LIFE NORTH AMERICA INC. is one of the more focused assignees in the PatentsView dataset. The composite Innovation Score of 45.2/100 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 6 grants, compared with 4 in the 2015–2019 window — a +50% shift in five-year velocity. An acceleration of this magnitude signals aggressive R&D investment and expanding technical ambition. 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. IMA LIFE NORTH AMERICA INC.'s 21.6 average claims per patent reflects complex, broadly scoped inventions that are difficult for competitors to design around, while concentration in 9 subclasses points to a focused technical program. Combined with portfolio volume, these signals let analysts, investors, and licensing professionals benchmark IMA LIFE NORTH AMERICA INC. against peers pursuing similar technology classes.
How does IMA compare?
Granted US patents 2015–2025 versus the largest corporate holders — this company marked ◀
- Samsung
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106,890 patents
- International Bus…
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72,926 patents
- Canon 34,378
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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
- IMA LIFE North Am… ◀ 10
IMA LIFE NORTH AMERICA INC.
10 patents
What this shows IMA holds 10 patents — placing it at rank #26,514 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 | 2 | 20.0% |
| 2018 | 1 | 10.0% |
| 2019 | 1 | 10.0% |
| 2020 | 1 | 10.0% |
| 2022 | 2 | 20.0% |
| 2023 | 2 | 20.0% |
| 2025 | 1 | 10.0% |
Which technologies does IMA LIFE NORTH AMERICA INC. patent most?
Top 9 of 9 technology areas
Patent Moat Analysis
Portfolio Volume Light
Tech Breadth Focused
Claim Depth Complex
Velocity Accelerating
Frequently Asked Questions
How many patents does IMA LIFE NORTH AMERICA INC. hold?
IMA LIFE NORTH AMERICA INC. holds 10 US granted patents filed between 2015 and 2025, spanning 9 technology areas.
What is IMA LIFE NORTH AMERICA INC.'s Innovation Score?
IMA LIFE NORTH AMERICA INC. has an Innovation Score of 45.2 out of 100. This composite metric weighs portfolio volume (40%), filing velocity (20%), technology breadth (25%), and claim depth (15%).
What technology areas does IMA LIFE NORTH AMERICA INC. focus on?
IMA LIFE NORTH AMERICA INC.'s top technology area is F26B (DRYING SOLID MATERIALS OR OBJECTS BY REMOVING LIQUID THEREFROM) with 10 patents. The company has filed patents in 9 CPC subclasses total.
Is IMA LIFE NORTH AMERICA INC.'s patent filing rate increasing or decreasing?
IMA LIFE NORTH AMERICA INC.'s recent filing velocity is +50% compared to the prior five-year period. This indicates accelerating innovation.
What does claim depth mean for IMA LIFE NORTH AMERICA INC.'s patents?
IMA LIFE NORTH AMERICA INC.'s patents average 21.6 claims each. This indicates complex, broadly scoped patents that are harder for competitors to design around.
How is the IMA LIFE NORTH AMERICA 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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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.
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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
