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MaxLinear, Inc.

USPTO PatentsView assignee record — 602 granted patents across 47 technology areas, active 2015–2025. Filing-trend and competitive-moat analysis cross-referenced to USPTO Patent Public Search. Primary class: H04L (TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION).

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602
Total patents granted
47
CPC technology areas
20.3
Avg claims per patent
-63%
5-year filing velocity

Portfolio overview

MaxLinear, Inc. has been granted 602 US utility patents between 2015 and 2025, placing MaxLinear, Inc. at rank #762 across all assignees tracked by PlainPatent. This portfolio spans 47 distinct Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) subclasses, averaging 20.3 claims per patent with primary concentration in H04L (TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION). As a US Corporation, MaxLinear, Inc. is one of the more focused assignees in the PatentsView dataset. The composite Innovation Score of 61.3/100 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 163 grants, compared with 439 in the 2015–2019 window — a -63% 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. MaxLinear, Inc.'s 20.3 average claims per patent reflects complex, broadly scoped inventions that are difficult for competitors to design around, while a multi-domain presence across 47 subclasses balances depth with breadth. Combined with portfolio volume, these signals let analysts, investors, and licensing professionals benchmark MaxLinear, Inc. against peers pursuing similar technology classes.

How does MaxLinear compare?

Granted US patents 2015–2025 versus the largest corporate holders — this company marked ◀

patents

What this shows MaxLinear holds 602 patents — placing it at rank #762 overall, well behind the volume leaders but ahead of the tens of thousands of smaller assignees in the dataset.

Source USPTO PatentsView — granted utility patents As of 2015–2025

USPTO utility patent grants by year · 2015–2025

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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.

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MaxLinear, Inc. patent grants by year, 2015–2025
Year Patents Granted Share of Period
2015 76 12.6%
2016 75 12.5%
2017 95 15.8%
2018 99 16.4%
2019 94 15.6%
2020 41 6.8%
2021 31 5.1%
2022 12 2.0%
2023 23 3.8%
2024 34 5.6%
2025 22 3.7%

Which technologies does MaxLinear, Inc. patent most?

Top 15 of 47 technology areas

Patent Moat Analysis

Portfolio Volume Moderate
Tech Breadth Multi-domain
Claim Depth Complex
Velocity Declining

Where it ranks

Overall rank by patents

#762

Across all tracked assignees

Innovation Score

61.3 out of 100

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Data Source

USPTO PatentsView — US granted patents 2015–2025

How is Innovation Score calculated?

Frequently Asked Questions

How many patents does MaxLinear, Inc. hold?
MaxLinear, Inc. holds 602 US granted patents filed between 2015 and 2025, spanning 47 technology areas.
What is MaxLinear, Inc.'s Innovation Score?
MaxLinear, Inc. has an Innovation Score of 61.3 out of 100. This composite metric weighs portfolio volume (40%), filing velocity (20%), technology breadth (25%), and claim depth (15%).
What technology areas does MaxLinear, Inc. focus on?
MaxLinear, Inc.'s top technology area is H04L (TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION) with 263 patents. The company has filed patents in 47 CPC subclasses total.
Is MaxLinear, Inc.'s patent filing rate increasing or decreasing?
MaxLinear, Inc.'s recent filing velocity is -63% compared to the prior five-year period. Filing activity has slowed relative to earlier years.
What does claim depth mean for MaxLinear, Inc.'s patents?
MaxLinear, Inc.'s patents average 20.3 claims each. This indicates complex, broadly scoped patents that are harder for competitors to design around.
How is the MaxLinear, 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