Overall rank by patents
#579
Across all tracked assignees
USPTO 2015–2025 USPTO PatentsView Foreign Corporation
SK Telecom Co., Ltd.
USPTO PatentsView assignee record — 772 granted patents across 45 technology areas, active 2015–2025. Filing-trend and competitive-moat analysis cross-referenced to USPTO Patent Public Search. Primary class: H04W (WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS).
772
Total patents granted
45
CPC technology areas
11.5
Avg claims per patent
+40%
5-year filing velocity
Portfolio overview
SK Telecom Co., Ltd. has been granted 772 US utility patents between 2015 and 2025, placing SK Telecom Co., Ltd. at rank #579 across all assignees tracked by PlainPatent. This portfolio spans 45 distinct Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) subclasses, averaging 11.5 claims per patent with primary concentration in H04W (WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS). As a Foreign Corporation, SK Telecom Co., Ltd. is one of the more focused 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 450 grants, compared with 322 in the 2015–2019 window — a +40% shift in five-year velocity. Steady filing volume suggests sustained innovation without dramatic pivots. 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. SK Telecom Co., Ltd.'s 11.5 average claims per patent suggests focused, narrowly drawn claims typical of single-invention filings, while a multi-domain presence across 45 subclasses balances depth with breadth. Combined with portfolio volume, these signals let analysts, investors, and licensing professionals benchmark SK Telecom Co., Ltd. against peers pursuing similar technology classes.
How does SK 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
- SK Telecom ◀ 772
SK Telecom Co., Ltd.
772 patents
What this shows SK holds 772 patents — placing it at rank #579 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.
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| Year | Patents Granted | Share of Period |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 40 | 5.2% |
| 2016 | 97 | 12.6% |
| 2017 | 85 | 11.0% |
| 2018 | 52 | 6.7% |
| 2019 | 48 | 6.2% |
| 2020 | 62 | 8.0% |
| 2021 | 65 | 8.4% |
| 2022 | 85 | 11.0% |
| 2023 | 100 | 13.0% |
| 2024 | 90 | 11.7% |
| 2025 | 48 | 6.2% |
Which technologies does SK Telecom Co., Ltd. patent most?
Top 15 of 45 technology areas
Patent Moat Analysis
Portfolio Volume Moderate
Tech Breadth Multi-domain
Claim Depth Simple
Velocity Growing
Frequently Asked Questions
How many patents does SK Telecom Co., Ltd. hold?
SK Telecom Co., Ltd. holds 772 US granted patents filed between 2015 and 2025, spanning 45 technology areas.
What is SK Telecom Co., Ltd.'s Innovation Score?
SK Telecom Co., Ltd. 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 SK Telecom Co., Ltd. focus on?
SK Telecom Co., Ltd.'s top technology area is H04W (WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS) with 342 patents. The company has filed patents in 45 CPC subclasses total.
Is SK Telecom Co., Ltd.'s patent filing rate increasing or decreasing?
SK Telecom Co., Ltd.'s recent filing velocity is +40% compared to the prior five-year period. The company is maintaining or growing its patent output.
What does claim depth mean for SK Telecom Co., Ltd.'s patents?
SK Telecom Co., Ltd.'s patents average 11.5 claims each. This is relatively simple claim structure, typical for focused inventions.
How is the SK Telecom Co., Ltd. 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
