Overall rank by patents
#6,685
Across all tracked assignees
USPTO 2015–2025 USPTO PatentsView US Corporation
Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems, Inc.
USPTO PatentsView assignee record — 50 granted patents across 53 technology areas, active 2018–2024. Filing-trend and competitive-moat analysis cross-referenced to USPTO Patent Public Search. Primary class: F42B (EXPLOSIVE CHARGES, e.g. FOR BLASTING, FIREWORKS, AMMUNITION).
50
Total patents granted
53
CPC technology areas
22.5
Avg claims per patent
+113%
5-year filing velocity
Portfolio overview
Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems, Inc. has been granted 50 US utility patents between 2018 and 2024, placing Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems, Inc. at rank #6,685 across all assignees tracked by PlainPatent. This portfolio spans 53 distinct Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) subclasses, averaging 22.5 claims per patent with primary concentration in F42B (EXPLOSIVE CHARGES, e.g. FOR BLASTING, FIREWORKS, AMMUNITION). As a US Corporation, Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems, Inc. is one of the broader-portfolio assignees in the PatentsView dataset. The composite Innovation Score of 52.2/100 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 34 grants, compared with 16 in the 2015–2019 window — a +113% 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. Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems, Inc.'s 22.5 average claims per patent reflects complex, broadly scoped inventions that are difficult for competitors to design around, while a multi-domain presence across 53 subclasses balances depth with breadth. Combined with portfolio volume, these signals let analysts, investors, and licensing professionals benchmark Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems, Inc. against peers pursuing similar technology classes.
How does Northrop compare?
Granted US patents 2015–2025 versus the largest corporate holders — this company marked ◀
- Samsung
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106,890 patents
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72,926 patents
- Canon 34,378
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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
- Northrop Grumman… ◀ 50
Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems, Inc.
50 patents
What this shows Northrop holds 50 patents — placing it at rank #6,685 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 · 2018–2024
Grants by year
Teal-shaded recent years (2020–present) versus the 2018–2019 baseline. Full figures in the table below.
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| Year | Patents Granted | Share of Period |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3 | 6.0% |
| 2019 | 13 | 26.0% |
| 2020 | 28 | 56.0% |
| 2021 | 5 | 10.0% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2.0% |
Which technologies does Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems, Inc. patent most?
Top 15 of 53 technology areas
Patent Moat Analysis
Portfolio Volume Light
Tech Breadth Multi-domain
Claim Depth Complex
Velocity Accelerating
Frequently Asked Questions
How many patents does Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems, Inc. hold?
Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems, Inc. holds 50 US granted patents filed between 2018 and 2024, spanning 53 technology areas.
What is Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems, Inc.'s Innovation Score?
Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems, Inc. has an Innovation Score of 52.2 out of 100. This composite metric weighs portfolio volume (40%), filing velocity (20%), technology breadth (25%), and claim depth (15%).
What technology areas does Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems, Inc. focus on?
Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems, Inc.'s top technology area is F42B (EXPLOSIVE CHARGES, e.g. FOR BLASTING, FIREWORKS, AMMUNITION) with 18 patents. The company has filed patents in 53 CPC subclasses total.
Is Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems, Inc.'s patent filing rate increasing or decreasing?
Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems, Inc.'s recent filing velocity is +113% compared to the prior five-year period. This indicates accelerating innovation.
What does claim depth mean for Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems, Inc.'s patents?
Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems, Inc.'s patents average 22.5 claims each. This indicates complex, broadly scoped patents that are harder for competitors to design around.
How is the Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems, 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
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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
