Overall rank by patents
#4,895
Across all tracked assignees
USPTO 2015–2025 USPTO PatentsView US Corporation
Markforged, Inc
USPTO PatentsView assignee record - 71 granted patents across 22 technology areas, active 2015–2025. Filing-trend and competitive-moat analysis cross-referenced to USPTO Patent Public Search. Primary class: B33Y (ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING, i.e. MANUFACTURING OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL [3-D] OBJECTS BY ADDITIVE DEPOSITION, ADDITIVE AGGLOMERATION OR ADDITIVE LAYERING, e.g. BY 3-D PRINTING, STEREOLITHOGRAPHY OR SELECTIVE ).
71
Total patents granted
22
CPC technology areas
23.0
Avg claims per patent
+15%
5-year filing velocity
The verdict
Markforged holds 71 US patents across 22 technology areas, rank #4,895 of 50,000 tracked assignees.
- #4,895
- of 50,000 US assignees by volume
- Top 14%
- by Innovation Score (49.7/100)
- 23.0
- avg claims per patent
- +15%
- filing velocity, last 5 yrs
Portfolio overview
Markforged, Inc has been granted 71 US utility patents between 2015 and 2025, placing Markforged, Inc at rank #4,895 across all assignees tracked by PlainPatent. This portfolio spans 22 distinct Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) subclasses, averaging 23.0 claims per patent with primary concentration in B33Y (ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING, i.e. MANUFACTURING OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL [3-D] OBJECTS BY ADDITIVE DEPOSITION, ADDITIVE AGGLOMERATION OR ADDITIVE LAYERING, e.g. BY 3-D PRINTING, STEREOLITHOGRAPHY OR SELECTIVE ). As a US Corporation, Markforged, Inc is one of the more focused assignees in the PatentsView dataset. By volume, Markforged sits between Klein Tools, Inc. (71 patents, rank #4,891) and Mcalister Technologies, Llc (71 patents, rank #4,899) - the closest US assignees by grant volume. The composite Innovation Score of 49.7/100 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 38 grants, compared with 33 in the 2015–2019 window, a +15% shift in five-year velocity. Steady filing volume suggests sustained innovation without dramatic pivots. 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. Markforged, Inc's 23.0 average claims per patent reflects complex, broadly scoped inventions that are difficult for competitors to design around, while a multi-domain presence across 22 subclasses balances depth with breadth. Combined with portfolio volume, these signals let analysts, investors, and licensing professionals benchmark Markforged, Inc against peers pursuing similar technology classes.
Who files at Markforged's volume?
Granted US patents 2015–2025 versus its nearest-ranked assignees by volume, this company marked ◀
- Klein Tools
Klein Tools, Inc.
71 patents
- L&L Candle
L&L Candle Company, LLC
71 patents
- LS Cable & System
LS CABLE & SYSTEM LTD.
71 patents
- Luxembourg Instit…
Luxembourg Institute of Science & Technology (LIST)
71 patents
- MOR Research Appl…
MOR RESEARCH APPLICATIONS LTD.
71 patents
- Manitowoc Crane C…
Manitowoc Crane Companies, LLC
71 patents
- Matthews Internat…
Matthews International Corporation
71 patents
- Mcalister
McAlister Technologies, LLC
71 patents
- Markforged ◀
MARKFORGED, INC
71 patents
What this shows Markforged holds 71 patents at rank #4,895, shown against the 8 assignees closest to it in grant volume rather than the industry's largest filers.
Companies ranked near Markforged
By rank, the assignees closest to #4,895 in granted patent volume.
- Klein Tools, Inc. #4,891 · 71 patents
- L&L Candle Company, Llc #4,892 · 71 patents
- LS Cable & System Ltd. #4,893 · 71 patents
- Luxembourg Institute Of Science & Technology (list) #4,894 · 71 patents
- MOR Research Applications Ltd. #4,896 · 71 patents
- Manitowoc Crane Companies, Llc #4,897 · 71 patents
- Matthews International Corporation #4,898 · 71 patents
- Mcalister Technologies, Llc #4,899 · 71 patents
Leaders in B33Y (Additive Manufacturing)
Other assignees with the most granted patents in Markforged's primary technology class.
Markforged's Innovation Score vs. every tracked assignee
Composite of portfolio volume, filing velocity, technology breadth, and claim depth (0–100)
50 Top 14% higher than 86% 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 | 6 | 8.5% |
| 2016 | 3 | 4.2% |
| 2017 | 5 | 7.0% |
| 2018 | 11 | 15.5% |
| 2019 | 8 | 11.3% |
| 2020 | 11 | 15.5% |
| 2021 | 6 | 8.5% |
| 2022 | 5 | 7.0% |
| 2023 | 5 | 7.0% |
| 2024 | 7 | 9.9% |
| 2025 | 4 | 5.6% |
Which technologies does Markforged, Inc patent most?
Top 15 of 22 technology areas
Patent Moat Analysis
Portfolio Volume Light
Tech Breadth Multi-domain
Claim Depth Complex
Velocity Growing
Frequently Asked Questions
How many patents does Markforged, Inc hold?
Markforged, Inc holds 71 US granted patents filed between 2015 and 2025, spanning 22 technology areas.
What is Markforged, Inc's Innovation Score?
Markforged, Inc has an Innovation Score of 49.7 out of 100. This composite metric weighs portfolio volume (40%), filing velocity (20%), technology breadth (25%), and claim depth (15%).
What technology areas does Markforged, Inc focus on?
Markforged, Inc's top technology area is B33Y (ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING, i.e. MANUFACTURING OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL [3-D] OBJECTS BY ADDITIVE DEPOSITION, ADDITIVE AGGLOMERATION OR ADDITIVE LAYERING, e.g. BY 3-D PRINTING, STEREOLITHOGRAPHY OR SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING) with 65 patents. The company has filed patents in 22 CPC subclasses total.
Is Markforged, Inc's patent filing rate increasing or decreasing?
Markforged, Inc's recent filing velocity is +15% compared to the prior five-year period. The company is maintaining or growing its patent output.
What does claim depth mean for Markforged, Inc's patents?
Markforged, Inc's patents average 23.0 claims each. This indicates complex, broadly scoped patents that are harder for competitors to design around.
How is the Markforged, 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.
How to use this portfolio
Markforged's 71 grants land it in the top 14% 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 - Markforged ranks #4,895 of 50,000. Top 50 holders
- Most of this portfolio concentrates in B33Y - see who else leads that technology area. B33Y 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.
Every figure on PlainPatent is rendered directly from USPTO source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on USPTO source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of May 2026.