Overall rank by patents
#11,739
Across all tracked assignees
USPTO 2015–2025 USPTO PatentsView US Corporation
Monolith Materials, Inc.
USPTO PatentsView assignee record — 26 granted patents across 17 technology areas, active 2017–2025. Filing-trend and competitive-moat analysis cross-referenced to USPTO Patent Public Search. Primary class: C09C (TREATMENT OF INORGANIC MATERIALS, OTHER THAN FIBROUS FILLERS, TO ENHANCE THEIR PIGMENTING OR FILLING PROPERTIES ; PREPARATION OF CARBON BLACK ; ; PREPARATION OF INORGANIC MATERIALS WHICH ARE NO SING).
26
Total patents granted
17
CPC technology areas
18.6
Avg claims per patent
+450%
5-year filing velocity
Portfolio overview
Monolith Materials, Inc. has been granted 26 US utility patents between 2017 and 2025, placing Monolith Materials, Inc. at rank #11,739 across all assignees tracked by PlainPatent. This portfolio spans 17 distinct Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) subclasses, averaging 18.6 claims per patent with primary concentration in C09C (TREATMENT OF INORGANIC MATERIALS, OTHER THAN FIBROUS FILLERS, TO ENHANCE THEIR PIGMENTING OR FILLING PROPERTIES ; PREPARATION OF CARBON BLACK ; ; PREPARATION OF INORGANIC MATERIALS WHICH ARE NO SING). As a US Corporation, Monolith Materials, Inc. is one of the more focused assignees in the PatentsView dataset. The composite Innovation Score of 57.1/100 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 22 grants, compared with 4 in the 2015–2019 window — a +450% shift in five-year velocity. An acceleration of this magnitude signals aggressive R&D investment and expanding technical ambition. 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. Monolith Materials, Inc.'s 18.6 average claims per patent sits within the typical range for solid legal coverage without excessive prosecution cost, while concentration in 17 subclasses points to a focused technical program. Combined with portfolio volume, these signals let analysts, investors, and licensing professionals benchmark Monolith Materials, Inc. against peers pursuing similar technology classes.
How does Monolith 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
- Monolith Materials ◀ 26
Monolith Materials, Inc.
26 patents
What this shows Monolith holds 26 patents — placing it at rank #11,739 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 · 2017–2025
Grants by year
Teal-shaded recent years (2020–present) versus the 2017–2019 baseline. Full figures in the table below.
View data table
| Year | Patents Granted | Share of Period |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 3.8% |
| 2018 | 2 | 7.7% |
| 2019 | 1 | 3.8% |
| 2020 | 2 | 7.7% |
| 2021 | 2 | 7.7% |
| 2022 | 3 | 11.5% |
| 2023 | 3 | 11.5% |
| 2024 | 9 | 34.6% |
| 2025 | 3 | 11.5% |
Which technologies does Monolith Materials, Inc. patent most?
Top 15 of 17 technology areas
Patent Moat Analysis
Portfolio Volume Light
Tech Breadth Focused
Claim Depth Standard
Velocity Accelerating
Frequently Asked Questions
How many patents does Monolith Materials, Inc. hold?
Monolith Materials, Inc. holds 26 US granted patents filed between 2017 and 2025, spanning 17 technology areas.
What is Monolith Materials, Inc.'s Innovation Score?
Monolith Materials, Inc. has an Innovation Score of 57.1 out of 100. This composite metric weighs portfolio volume (40%), filing velocity (20%), technology breadth (25%), and claim depth (15%).
What technology areas does Monolith Materials, Inc. focus on?
Monolith Materials, Inc.'s top technology area is C09C (TREATMENT OF INORGANIC MATERIALS, OTHER THAN FIBROUS FILLERS, TO ENHANCE THEIR PIGMENTING OR FILLING PROPERTIES ; PREPARATION OF CARBON BLACK ; ; PREPARATION OF INORGANIC MATERIALS WHICH ARE NO SINGLE CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS AND WHICH ARE MAINLY USED AS PIGMENTS OR FILLERS) with 24 patents. The company has filed patents in 17 CPC subclasses total.
Is Monolith Materials, Inc.'s patent filing rate increasing or decreasing?
Monolith Materials, Inc.'s recent filing velocity is +450% compared to the prior five-year period. This indicates accelerating innovation.
What does claim depth mean for Monolith Materials, Inc.'s patents?
Monolith Materials, Inc.'s patents average 18.6 claims each. This falls within the standard range, providing solid legal coverage.
How is the Monolith Materials, 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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Monolith Materials, Inc.'s primary CPC class — all holders and yearly trends
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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
