Overall rank by patents
#836
Across all tracked assignees
USPTO 2015–2025 USPTO PatentsView Foreign Corporation
Max-Planck-Gesellschaft zur Föderung der Wissenschaften e.V.
USPTO PatentsView assignee record — 544 granted patents across 197 technology areas, active 2015–2025. Filing-trend and competitive-moat analysis cross-referenced to USPTO Patent Public Search. Primary class: G01N (INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIR CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES).
544
Total patents granted
197
CPC technology areas
18.2
Avg claims per patent
-4%
5-year filing velocity
Portfolio overview
Max-Planck-Gesellschaft zur Föderung der Wissenschaften e.V. has been granted 544 US utility patents between 2015 and 2025, placing Max-Planck-Gesellschaft zur Föderung der Wissenschaften e.V. at rank #836 across all assignees tracked by PlainPatent. This portfolio spans 197 distinct Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) subclasses, averaging 18.2 claims per patent with primary concentration in G01N (INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIR CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES). As a Foreign Corporation, Max-Planck-Gesellschaft zur Föderung der Wissenschaften e.V. is one of the broader-portfolio assignees in the PatentsView dataset. The composite Innovation Score of 64.0/100 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 266 grants, compared with 278 in the 2015–2019 window — a -4% 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. Max-Planck-Gesellschaft zur Föderung der Wissenschaften e.V.'s 18.2 average claims per patent sits within the typical range for solid legal coverage without excessive prosecution cost, while a diversified footprint across 100+ CPC subclasses spreads risk across many technology fronts. Combined with portfolio volume, these signals let analysts, investors, and licensing professionals benchmark Max-Planck-Gesellschaft zur Föderung der Wissenschaften e.V. against peers pursuing similar technology classes.
How does Max-Planck-Gesellschaft compare?
Granted US patents 2015–2025 versus the largest corporate holders — this company marked ◀
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106,890 patents
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72,926 patents
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34,378 patents
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LG ELECTRONICS INC.
32,607 patents
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TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.
31,041 patents
- Apple 30,560
Apple Inc.
30,560 patents
- Qualcomm Incorpor… 30,354
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30,354 patents
- Intel 27,498
Intel Corporation
27,498 patents
- Max-planck-gesell… ◀ 544
Max-Planck-Gesellschaft zur Föderung der Wissenschaften e.V.
544 patents
What this shows Max-Planck-Gesellschaft holds 544 patents — placing it at rank #836 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 | 63 | 11.6% |
| 2016 | 56 | 10.3% |
| 2017 | 57 | 10.5% |
| 2018 | 46 | 8.5% |
| 2019 | 56 | 10.3% |
| 2020 | 42 | 7.7% |
| 2021 | 46 | 8.5% |
| 2022 | 49 | 9.0% |
| 2023 | 48 | 8.8% |
| 2024 | 39 | 7.2% |
| 2025 | 42 | 7.7% |
Which technologies does Max-Planck-Gesellschaft zur Föderung der Wissenschaften e.V. patent most?
Top 15 of 197 technology areas
Patent Moat Analysis
Portfolio Volume Moderate
Tech Breadth Diversified
Claim Depth Standard
Velocity Declining
Frequently Asked Questions
How many patents does Max-Planck-Gesellschaft zur Föderung der Wissenschaften e.V. hold?
Max-Planck-Gesellschaft zur Föderung der Wissenschaften e.V. holds 544 US granted patents filed between 2015 and 2025, spanning 197 technology areas.
What is Max-Planck-Gesellschaft zur Föderung der Wissenschaften e.V.'s Innovation Score?
Max-Planck-Gesellschaft zur Föderung der Wissenschaften e.V. has an Innovation Score of 64.0 out of 100. This composite metric weighs portfolio volume (40%), filing velocity (20%), technology breadth (25%), and claim depth (15%).
What technology areas does Max-Planck-Gesellschaft zur Föderung der Wissenschaften e.V. focus on?
Max-Planck-Gesellschaft zur Föderung der Wissenschaften e.V.'s top technology area is G01N (INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIR CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES) with 109 patents. The company has filed patents in 197 CPC subclasses total.
Is Max-Planck-Gesellschaft zur Föderung der Wissenschaften e.V.'s patent filing rate increasing or decreasing?
Max-Planck-Gesellschaft zur Föderung der Wissenschaften e.V.'s recent filing velocity is -4% compared to the prior five-year period. Filing activity has slowed relative to earlier years.
What does claim depth mean for Max-Planck-Gesellschaft zur Föderung der Wissenschaften e.V.'s patents?
Max-Planck-Gesellschaft zur Föderung der Wissenschaften e.V.'s patents average 18.2 claims each. This falls within the standard range, providing solid legal coverage.
How is the Max-Planck-Gesellschaft zur Föderung der Wissenschaften e.V. 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
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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
