Overall rank by patents
#7,863
Across all tracked assignees
USPTO 2015–2025 USPTO PatentsView US Corporation
Imerys USA, Inc.
USPTO PatentsView assignee record — 41 granted patents across 48 technology areas, active 2017–2025. Filing-trend and competitive-moat analysis cross-referenced to USPTO Patent Public Search. Primary class: B01J (CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROCESSES, e.g. CATALYSIS OR COLLOID CHEMISTRY; THEIR RELEVANT APPARATUS).
41
Total patents granted
48
CPC technology areas
15.6
Avg claims per patent
+313%
5-year filing velocity
Portfolio overview
Imerys USA, Inc. has been granted 41 US utility patents between 2017 and 2025, placing Imerys USA, Inc. at rank #7,863 across all assignees tracked by PlainPatent. This portfolio spans 48 distinct Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) subclasses, averaging 15.6 claims per patent with primary concentration in B01J (CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROCESSES, e.g. CATALYSIS OR COLLOID CHEMISTRY; THEIR RELEVANT APPARATUS). As a US Corporation, Imerys USA, Inc. is one of the more focused assignees in the PatentsView dataset. The composite Innovation Score of 51.1/100 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 33 grants, compared with 8 in the 2015–2019 window — a +313% 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. Imerys USA, Inc.'s 15.6 average claims per patent sits within the typical range for solid legal coverage without excessive prosecution cost, while a multi-domain presence across 48 subclasses balances depth with breadth. Combined with portfolio volume, these signals let analysts, investors, and licensing professionals benchmark Imerys USA, Inc. against peers pursuing similar technology classes.
How does Imerys compare?
Granted US patents 2015–2025 versus the largest corporate holders — this company marked ◀
- Samsung
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
106,890 patents
- International Bus…
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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
- Imerys USA ◀ 41
Imerys USA, Inc.
41 patents
What this shows Imerys holds 41 patents — placing it at rank #7,863 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 · 2017–2025
Grants by year
Teal-shaded recent years (2020–present) versus the 2017–2019 baseline. Full figures in the table below.
View data table
| Year | Patents Granted | Share of Period |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 2.4% |
| 2018 | 4 | 9.8% |
| 2019 | 3 | 7.3% |
| 2020 | 9 | 22.0% |
| 2021 | 8 | 19.5% |
| 2022 | 5 | 12.2% |
| 2023 | 7 | 17.1% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2.4% |
| 2025 | 3 | 7.3% |
Which technologies does Imerys USA, Inc. patent most?
Top 15 of 48 technology areas
Patent Moat Analysis
Portfolio Volume Light
Tech Breadth Multi-domain
Claim Depth Standard
Velocity Accelerating
Frequently Asked Questions
How many patents does Imerys USA, Inc. hold?
Imerys USA, Inc. holds 41 US granted patents filed between 2017 and 2025, spanning 48 technology areas.
What is Imerys USA, Inc.'s Innovation Score?
Imerys USA, Inc. has an Innovation Score of 51.1 out of 100. This composite metric weighs portfolio volume (40%), filing velocity (20%), technology breadth (25%), and claim depth (15%).
What technology areas does Imerys USA, Inc. focus on?
Imerys USA, Inc.'s top technology area is B01J (CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROCESSES, e.g. CATALYSIS OR COLLOID CHEMISTRY; THEIR RELEVANT APPARATUS) with 12 patents. The company has filed patents in 48 CPC subclasses total.
Is Imerys USA, Inc.'s patent filing rate increasing or decreasing?
Imerys USA, Inc.'s recent filing velocity is +313% compared to the prior five-year period. This indicates accelerating innovation.
What does claim depth mean for Imerys USA, Inc.'s patents?
Imerys USA, Inc.'s patents average 15.6 claims each. This falls within the standard range, providing solid legal coverage.
How is the Imerys USA, 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
