Overall rank by patents
#26,706
Across all tracked assignees
USPTO 2015–2025 USPTO PatentsView Foreign Corporation
Kwangwoon University Research Institute For Industry Cooperation
USPTO PatentsView assignee record - 10 granted patents across 1 technology areas, active 2015–2024. Filing-trend and competitive-moat analysis cross-referenced to USPTO Patent Public Search. Primary class: H04N (PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION).
10
Total patents granted
1
CPC technology areas
5.5
Avg claims per patent
-75%
5-year filing velocity
The verdict
Kwangwoon holds 10 US patents across 1 technology areas, rank #26,706 of 50,000 tracked assignees.
- #26,706
- of 50,000 US assignees by volume
- Top 91%
- by Innovation Score (21.8/100)
- 5.5
- avg claims per patent
- -75%
- filing velocity, last 5 yrs
Portfolio overview
Kwangwoon University Research Institute For Industry Cooperation has been granted 10 US utility patents between 2015 and 2024, placing Kwangwoon University Research Institute For Industry Cooperation at rank #26,706 across all assignees tracked by PlainPatent. This portfolio spans 1 distinct Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) subclasses, averaging 5.5 claims per patent with primary concentration in H04N (PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION). As a Foreign Corporation, Kwangwoon University Research Institute For Industry Cooperation is one of the more focused assignees in the PatentsView dataset. By volume, Kwangwoon sits between Kronebusch Industries, Llc (10 patents, rank #26,702) and L2 Drive Inc. (10 patents, rank #26,710) - the closest US assignees by grant volume. The composite Innovation Score of 21.8/100 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 2 grants, compared with 8 in the 2015–2019 window, a -75% shift in five-year velocity. A cooling filing rate may reflect portfolio consolidation, shifting priorities, or reduced R&D throughput. 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. Kwangwoon University Research Institute For Industry Cooperation's 5.5 average claims per patent suggests focused, narrowly drawn claims typical of single-invention filings, while specialization in 1 subclass reflects a tightly scoped invention area. Combined with portfolio volume, these signals let analysts, investors, and licensing professionals benchmark Kwangwoon University Research Institute For Industry Cooperation against peers pursuing similar technology classes.
Who files at Kwangwoon's volume?
Granted US patents 2015–2025 versus its nearest-ranked assignees by volume, this company marked ◀
- Kronebusch Indust…
Kronebusch Industries, LLC
10 patents
- Kronos Bio
Kronos Bio, Inc.
10 patents
- Krysse AS
Krysse AS
10 patents
- Kustom Signals
Kustom Signals, Inc.
10 patents
- Kyoritsu Chemical…
Kyoritsu Chemical & Co., Ltd.
10 patents
- Kyoto Seisakusho
Kyoto Seisakusho Co., Ltd.
10 patents
- Körber Supply Cha…
Körber Supply Chain LLC
10 patents
- L2 Drive
L2 DRIVE INC.
10 patents
- Kwangwoon Univers… ◀
Kwangwoon University Research Institute for Industry Cooperation
10 patents
What this shows Kwangwoon holds 10 patents at rank #26,706, shown against the 8 assignees closest to it in grant volume rather than the industry's largest filers.
Companies ranked near Kwangwoon
By rank, the assignees closest to #26,706 in granted patent volume.
- Kronebusch Industries, Llc #26,702 · 10 patents
- Kronos Bio, Inc. #26,703 · 10 patents
- Krysse AS #26,704 · 10 patents
- Kustom Signals, Inc. #26,705 · 10 patents
- Kyoritsu Chemical & Co., Ltd. #26,707 · 10 patents
- Kyoto Seisakusho Co., Ltd. #26,708 · 10 patents
- Körber Supply Chain Llc #26,709 · 10 patents
- L2 Drive Inc. #26,710 · 10 patents
Leaders in H04N (Pictorial Communication)
Other assignees with the most granted patents in Kwangwoon's primary technology class.
Kwangwoon's Innovation Score vs. every tracked assignee
Composite of portfolio volume, filing velocity, technology breadth, and claim depth (0–100)
22 Top 91% higher than 9% of 50,000 US assignees
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Source USPTO PatentsView, PlainPatent Innovation Score · 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 | 3 | 30.0% |
| 2017 | 3 | 30.0% |
| 2019 | 2 | 20.0% |
| 2022 | 1 | 10.0% |
| 2024 | 1 | 10.0% |
Which technologies does Kwangwoon University Research Institute For Industry Cooperation patent most?
Top 1 of 1 technology areas
Patent Moat Analysis
Portfolio Volume Light
Tech Breadth Specialized
Claim Depth Simple
Velocity Declining
Frequently Asked Questions
How many patents does Kwangwoon University Research Institute For Industry Cooperation hold?
Kwangwoon University Research Institute For Industry Cooperation holds 10 US granted patents filed between 2015 and 2024, spanning 1 technology areas.
What is Kwangwoon University Research Institute For Industry Cooperation's Innovation Score?
Kwangwoon University Research Institute For Industry Cooperation has an Innovation Score of 21.8 out of 100. This composite metric weighs portfolio volume (40%), filing velocity (20%), technology breadth (25%), and claim depth (15%).
What technology areas does Kwangwoon University Research Institute For Industry Cooperation focus on?
Kwangwoon University Research Institute For Industry Cooperation's top technology area is H04N (PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION) with 10 patents. The company has filed patents in 1 CPC subclasses total.
Is Kwangwoon University Research Institute For Industry Cooperation's patent filing rate increasing or decreasing?
Kwangwoon University Research Institute For Industry Cooperation's recent filing velocity is -75% compared to the prior five-year period. Filing activity has slowed relative to earlier years.
What does claim depth mean for Kwangwoon University Research Institute For Industry Cooperation's patents?
Kwangwoon University Research Institute For Industry Cooperation's patents average 5.5 claims each. This is relatively simple claim structure, typical for focused inventions.
How is the Kwangwoon University Research Institute For Industry Cooperation 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.
How to use this portfolio
Kwangwoon's 10 grants land it in the top 91% by Innovation Score, but volume alone doesn't tell you where the strength sits.
- Read that count against the largest US assignees before treating it as dominance - Kwangwoon ranks #26,706 of 50,000. Top 50 holders
- Most of this portfolio concentrates in H04N - see who else leads that technology area. H04N leaders
- Check what the four-part Innovation Score actually rewards before comparing it to another company. How the score works
Patent counts and the Innovation Score measure patenting activity, not commercial success or the legal strength of any patent. Many patents are filed defensively. Verify the status of an individual patent against official USPTO records.
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