Overall rank by patents
#1,285
Across all tracked assignees
USPTO 2015–2025 USPTO PatentsView US Corporation
MARY KAY INC
USPTO PatentsView assignee record — 329 granted patents across 18 technology areas, active 2015–2025. Filing-trend and competitive-moat analysis cross-referenced to USPTO Patent Public Search. Primary class: A61Q (SPECIFIC USE OF COSMETICS OR SIMILAR TOILETRY PREPARATIONS).
329
Total patents granted
18
CPC technology areas
10.9
Avg claims per patent
-9%
5-year filing velocity
Portfolio overview
MARY KAY INC has been granted 329 US utility patents between 2015 and 2025, placing MARY KAY INC at rank #1,285 across all assignees tracked by PlainPatent. This portfolio spans 18 distinct Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) subclasses, averaging 10.9 claims per patent with primary concentration in A61Q (SPECIFIC USE OF COSMETICS OR SIMILAR TOILETRY PREPARATIONS). As a US Corporation, MARY KAY INC is one of the more focused assignees in the PatentsView dataset. The composite Innovation Score of 47.9/100 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 157 grants, compared with 172 in the 2015–2019 window — a -9% 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. MARY KAY INC's 10.9 average claims per patent suggests focused, narrowly drawn claims typical of single-invention filings, while concentration in 18 subclasses points to a focused technical program. Combined with portfolio volume, these signals let analysts, investors, and licensing professionals benchmark MARY KAY INC against peers pursuing similar technology classes.
How does MARY 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
- MARY KAY ◀ 329
MARY KAY INC
329 patents
What this shows MARY holds 329 patents — placing it at rank #1,285 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 | 29 | 8.8% |
| 2016 | 32 | 9.7% |
| 2017 | 35 | 10.6% |
| 2018 | 34 | 10.3% |
| 2019 | 42 | 12.8% |
| 2020 | 29 | 8.8% |
| 2021 | 22 | 6.7% |
| 2022 | 17 | 5.2% |
| 2023 | 40 | 12.2% |
| 2024 | 31 | 9.4% |
| 2025 | 18 | 5.5% |
Which technologies does MARY KAY INC patent most?
Top 15 of 18 technology areas
Patent Moat Analysis
Portfolio Volume Moderate
Tech Breadth Focused
Claim Depth Simple
Velocity Declining
Frequently Asked Questions
How many patents does MARY KAY INC hold?
MARY KAY INC holds 329 US granted patents filed between 2015 and 2025, spanning 18 technology areas.
What is MARY KAY INC's Innovation Score?
MARY KAY INC has an Innovation Score of 47.9 out of 100. This composite metric weighs portfolio volume (40%), filing velocity (20%), technology breadth (25%), and claim depth (15%).
What technology areas does MARY KAY INC focus on?
MARY KAY INC's top technology area is A61Q (SPECIFIC USE OF COSMETICS OR SIMILAR TOILETRY PREPARATIONS) with 242 patents. The company has filed patents in 18 CPC subclasses total.
Is MARY KAY INC's patent filing rate increasing or decreasing?
MARY KAY INC's recent filing velocity is -9% compared to the prior five-year period. Filing activity has slowed relative to earlier years.
What does claim depth mean for MARY KAY INC's patents?
MARY KAY INC's patents average 10.9 claims each. This is relatively simple claim structure, typical for focused inventions.
How is the MARY KAY 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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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
