Overall rank by patents
#7,719
Across all tracked assignees
USPTO 2015–2025 USPTO PatentsView US Corporation
International Electronic Machines Corp.
USPTO PatentsView assignee record — 42 granted patents across 37 technology areas, active 2015–2025. Filing-trend and competitive-moat analysis cross-referenced to USPTO Patent Public Search. Primary class: B61L (GUIDING RAILWAY TRAFFIC; ENSURING THE SAFETY OF RAILWAY TRAFFIC).
42
Total patents granted
37
CPC technology areas
20.2
Avg claims per patent
-44%
5-year filing velocity
Portfolio overview
International Electronic Machines Corp. has been granted 42 US utility patents between 2015 and 2025, placing International Electronic Machines Corp. at rank #7,719 across all assignees tracked by PlainPatent. This portfolio spans 37 distinct Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) subclasses, averaging 20.2 claims per patent with primary concentration in B61L (GUIDING RAILWAY TRAFFIC; ENSURING THE SAFETY OF RAILWAY TRAFFIC). As a US Corporation, International Electronic Machines Corp. is one of the more focused assignees in the PatentsView dataset. The composite Innovation Score of 53.3/100 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 15 grants, compared with 27 in the 2015–2019 window — a -44% 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. International Electronic Machines Corp.'s 20.2 average claims per patent reflects complex, broadly scoped inventions that are difficult for competitors to design around, while a multi-domain presence across 37 subclasses balances depth with breadth. Combined with portfolio volume, these signals let analysts, investors, and licensing professionals benchmark International Electronic Machines Corp. against peers pursuing similar technology classes.
How does International 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
- International Mac… ◀ 42
International Electronic Machines Corp.
42 patents
What this shows International holds 42 patents — placing it at rank #7,719 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 | 6 | 14.3% |
| 2016 | 7 | 16.7% |
| 2017 | 4 | 9.5% |
| 2018 | 6 | 14.3% |
| 2019 | 4 | 9.5% |
| 2020 | 2 | 4.8% |
| 2021 | 3 | 7.1% |
| 2022 | 3 | 7.1% |
| 2023 | 3 | 7.1% |
| 2024 | 3 | 7.1% |
| 2025 | 1 | 2.4% |
Which technologies does International Electronic Machines Corp. patent most?
Top 15 of 37 technology areas
Patent Moat Analysis
Portfolio Volume Light
Tech Breadth Multi-domain
Claim Depth Complex
Velocity Declining
Frequently Asked Questions
How many patents does International Electronic Machines Corp. hold?
International Electronic Machines Corp. holds 42 US granted patents filed between 2015 and 2025, spanning 37 technology areas.
What is International Electronic Machines Corp.'s Innovation Score?
International Electronic Machines Corp. has an Innovation Score of 53.3 out of 100. This composite metric weighs portfolio volume (40%), filing velocity (20%), technology breadth (25%), and claim depth (15%).
What technology areas does International Electronic Machines Corp. focus on?
International Electronic Machines Corp.'s top technology area is B61L (GUIDING RAILWAY TRAFFIC; ENSURING THE SAFETY OF RAILWAY TRAFFIC) with 15 patents. The company has filed patents in 37 CPC subclasses total.
Is International Electronic Machines Corp.'s patent filing rate increasing or decreasing?
International Electronic Machines Corp.'s recent filing velocity is -44% compared to the prior five-year period. Filing activity has slowed relative to earlier years.
What does claim depth mean for International Electronic Machines Corp.'s patents?
International Electronic Machines Corp.'s patents average 20.2 claims each. This indicates complex, broadly scoped patents that are harder for competitors to design around.
How is the International Electronic Machines Corp. 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
