Overall rank by patents
#43,090
Across all tracked assignees
USPTO 2015–2025 USPTO PatentsView US Corporation
San Jose State University Research Foundation
USPTO PatentsView assignee record - 6 granted patents across 12 technology areas, active 2015–2025. Filing-trend and competitive-moat analysis cross-referenced to USPTO Patent Public Search. Primary class: B01J (CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROCESSES, e.g. CATALYSIS OR COLLOID CHEMISTRY; THEIR RELEVANT APPARATUS).
6
Total patents granted
12
CPC technology areas
19.8
Avg claims per patent
+0%
5-year filing velocity
The verdict
San holds 6 US patents across 12 technology areas, rank #43,090 of 50,000 tracked assignees.
- #43,090
- of 50,000 US assignees by volume
- Top 64%
- by Innovation Score (30.9/100)
- 19.8
- avg claims per patent
- +0%
- filing velocity, last 5 yrs
Portfolio overview
San Jose State University Research Foundation has been granted 6 US utility patents between 2015 and 2025, placing San Jose State University Research Foundation at rank #43,090 across all assignees tracked by PlainPatent. This portfolio spans 12 distinct Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) subclasses, averaging 19.8 claims per patent with primary concentration in B01J (CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROCESSES, e.g. CATALYSIS OR COLLOID CHEMISTRY; THEIR RELEVANT APPARATUS). As a US Corporation, San Jose State University Research Foundation is one of the more focused assignees in the PatentsView dataset. By volume, San sits between Salzgitter Mannesmann Line Pipe Gmbh (6 patents, rank #43,086) and Sapiens Steering Brain Stimulation B.v. (6 patents, rank #43,094) - the closest US assignees by grant volume. The composite Innovation Score of 30.9/100 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 3 grants, compared with 3 in the 2015–2019 window, a +0% shift in five-year velocity. Steady filing volume suggests sustained innovation without dramatic pivots. 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. San Jose State University Research Foundation's 19.8 average claims per patent sits within the typical range for solid legal coverage without excessive prosecution cost, while concentration in 12 subclasses points to a focused technical program. Combined with portfolio volume, these signals let analysts, investors, and licensing professionals benchmark San Jose State University Research Foundation against peers pursuing similar technology classes.
Who files at San's volume?
Granted US patents 2015–2025 versus its nearest-ranked assignees by volume, this company marked ◀
- Salzgitter Mannes…
Salzgitter Mannesmann Line Pipe GmbH
6 patents
- Samesurf
Samesurf, Inc.
6 patents
- Samson Manufactur…
Samson Manufacturing Corp.
6 patents
- Samsung Austin Se…
Samsung Austin Semiconductor, LLC
6 patents
- Sana Biotechnology
Sana Biotechnology, Inc.
6 patents
- Sanderson Macleod
Sanderson Macleod, Inc.
6 patents
- Sandvik Mining an…
Sandvik Mining and Construction Australia Pty Ltd
6 patents
- Sapiens Steering…
Sapiens Steering Brain Stimulation B.V.
6 patents
- San Jose State Un… ◀
San Jose State University Research Foundation
6 patents
What this shows San holds 6 patents at rank #43,090, shown against the 8 assignees closest to it in grant volume rather than the industry's largest filers.
Companies ranked near San
By rank, the assignees closest to #43,090 in granted patent volume.
- Salzgitter Mannesmann Line Pipe Gmbh #43,086 · 6 patents
- Samesurf, Inc. #43,087 · 6 patents
- Samson Manufacturing Corp. #43,088 · 6 patents
- Samsung Austin Semiconductor, Llc #43,089 · 6 patents
- Sana Biotechnology, Inc. #43,091 · 6 patents
- Sanderson Macleod, Inc. #43,092 · 6 patents
- Sandvik Mining And Construction Australia Pty Ltd #43,093 · 6 patents
- Sapiens Steering Brain Stimulation B.v. #43,094 · 6 patents
Leaders in B01J (Chemical OR Physical Processes)
Other assignees with the most granted patents in San's primary technology class.
San's Innovation Score vs. every tracked assignee
Composite of portfolio volume, filing velocity, technology breadth, and claim depth (0–100)
31 Top 64% higher than 36% of 50,000 US assignees
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Source USPTO PatentsView, PlainPatent Innovation Score · 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 | 1 | 16.7% |
| 2017 | 1 | 16.7% |
| 2018 | 1 | 16.7% |
| 2020 | 2 | 33.3% |
| 2025 | 1 | 16.7% |
Which technologies does San Jose State University Research Foundation patent most?
Top 12 of 12 technology areas
Patent Moat Analysis
Portfolio Volume Light
Tech Breadth Focused
Claim Depth Standard
Velocity Growing
Frequently Asked Questions
How many patents does San Jose State University Research Foundation hold?
San Jose State University Research Foundation holds 6 US granted patents filed between 2015 and 2025, spanning 12 technology areas.
What is San Jose State University Research Foundation's Innovation Score?
San Jose State University Research Foundation has an Innovation Score of 30.9 out of 100. This composite metric weighs portfolio volume (40%), filing velocity (20%), technology breadth (25%), and claim depth (15%).
What technology areas does San Jose State University Research Foundation focus on?
San Jose State University Research Foundation's top technology area is B01J (CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROCESSES, e.g. CATALYSIS OR COLLOID CHEMISTRY; THEIR RELEVANT APPARATUS) with 3 patents. The company has filed patents in 12 CPC subclasses total.
Is San Jose State University Research Foundation's patent filing rate increasing or decreasing?
San Jose State University Research Foundation's recent filing velocity is +0% compared to the prior five-year period. The company is maintaining or growing its patent output.
What does claim depth mean for San Jose State University Research Foundation's patents?
San Jose State University Research Foundation's patents average 19.8 claims each. This falls within the standard range, providing solid legal coverage.
How is the San Jose State University Research Foundation 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.
How to use this portfolio
San's 6 grants land it in the top 64% by Innovation Score, but volume alone doesn't tell you where the strength sits.
- Read that count against the largest US assignees before treating it as dominance - San ranks #43,090 of 50,000. Top 50 holders
- Most of this portfolio concentrates in B01J - see who else leads that technology area. B01J leaders
- Check what the four-part Innovation Score actually rewards before comparing it to another company. How the score works
Patent counts and the Innovation Score measure patenting activity, not commercial success or the legal strength of any patent. Many patents are filed defensively. Verify the status of an individual patent against official USPTO records.
Every figure on PlainPatent is rendered directly from USPTO source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on USPTO source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of May 2026.