Overall rank by patents
#27,284
Across all tracked assignees
USPTO 2015–2025 USPTO PatentsView Foreign Corporation
S.m.s. Smart Microwave Sensors Gmbh
USPTO PatentsView assignee record - 10 granted patents across 6 technology areas, active 2017–2024. Filing-trend and competitive-moat analysis cross-referenced to USPTO Patent Public Search. Primary class: G01S (RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRA).
10
Total patents granted
6
CPC technology areas
12.0
Avg claims per patent
+0%
5-year filing velocity
The verdict
S.m.s. holds 10 US patents across 6 technology areas, rank #27,284 of 50,000 tracked assignees.
- #27,284
- of 50,000 US assignees by volume
- Top 57%
- by Innovation Score (33.0/100)
- 12.0
- avg claims per patent
- +0%
- filing velocity, last 5 yrs
Portfolio overview
S.m.s. Smart Microwave Sensors Gmbh has been granted 10 US utility patents between 2017 and 2024, placing S.m.s. Smart Microwave Sensors Gmbh at rank #27,284 across all assignees tracked by PlainPatent. This portfolio spans 6 distinct Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) subclasses, averaging 12.0 claims per patent with primary concentration in G01S (RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRA). As a Foreign Corporation, S.m.s. Smart Microwave Sensors Gmbh is one of the more focused assignees in the PatentsView dataset. By volume, S.m.s. sits between Rugen Holdings (cayman) Limited (10 patents, rank #27,280) and SAGE Science, Inc. (10 patents, rank #27,288) - the closest US assignees by grant volume. The composite Innovation Score of 33.0/100 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 5 grants, compared with 5 in the 2015–2019 window, a +0% 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. S.m.s. Smart Microwave Sensors Gmbh's 12.0 average claims per patent sits within the typical range for solid legal coverage without excessive prosecution cost, while concentration in 6 subclasses points to a focused technical program. Combined with portfolio volume, these signals let analysts, investors, and licensing professionals benchmark S.m.s. Smart Microwave Sensors Gmbh against peers pursuing similar technology classes.
Who files at Sms's volume?
Granted US patents 2015–2025 versus its nearest-ranked assignees by volume, this company marked ◀
- Rugen Holdings (C…
Rugen Holdings (Cayman) Limited
10 patents
- Rukket
Rukket, LLC
10 patents
- S&P Ingredient De…
S&P Ingredient Development, LLC
10 patents
- S of Luxemburg
S.A.S. of Luxemburg, LLC
10 patents
- Recycling
SA RECYCLING LLC
10 patents
- Sabre Intellectua…
SABRE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY HOLDINGS LLC
10 patents
- SAFE Marine Trans…
SAFE MARINE TRANSFER, LLC
10 patents
- SAGE Science
SAGE SCIENCE, INC.
10 patents
- S M S Smart Micro… ◀
S.M.S. SMART MICROWAVE SENSORS GMBH
10 patents
What this shows S.m.s. holds 10 patents at rank #27,284, shown against the 8 assignees closest to it in grant volume rather than the industry's largest filers.
Companies ranked near Sms
By rank, the assignees closest to #27,284 in granted patent volume.
- Rugen Holdings (cayman) Limited #27,280 · 10 patents
- Rukket, Llc #27,281 · 10 patents
- S&P Ingredient Development, Llc #27,282 · 10 patents
- S.a.s. Of Luxemburg, Llc #27,283 · 10 patents
- Sa Recycling Llc #27,285 · 10 patents
- Sabre Intellectual Property Holdings Llc #27,286 · 10 patents
- SAFE Marine Transfer, Llc #27,287 · 10 patents
- SAGE Science, Inc. #27,288 · 10 patents
Leaders in G01S (Radio Direction-finding)
Other assignees with the most granted patents in Sms's primary technology class.
S.m.s.'s Innovation Score vs. every tracked assignee
Composite of portfolio volume, filing velocity, technology breadth, and claim depth (0–100)
33 Top 57% higher than 43% 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 2017–2019 baseline. Full figures in the table below.
View data table
| Year | Patents Granted | Share of Period |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 10.0% |
| 2018 | 2 | 20.0% |
| 2019 | 2 | 20.0% |
| 2020 | 1 | 10.0% |
| 2022 | 2 | 20.0% |
| 2023 | 1 | 10.0% |
| 2024 | 1 | 10.0% |
Which technologies does S.m.s. Smart Microwave Sensors Gmbh patent most?
Top 6 of 6 technology areas
Patent Moat Analysis
Portfolio Volume Light
Tech Breadth Focused
Claim Depth Standard
Velocity Growing
Frequently Asked Questions
How many patents does S.m.s. Smart Microwave Sensors Gmbh hold?
S.m.s. Smart Microwave Sensors Gmbh holds 10 US granted patents filed between 2017 and 2024, spanning 6 technology areas.
What is S.m.s. Smart Microwave Sensors Gmbh's Innovation Score?
S.m.s. Smart Microwave Sensors Gmbh has an Innovation Score of 33.0 out of 100. This composite metric weighs portfolio volume (40%), filing velocity (20%), technology breadth (25%), and claim depth (15%).
What technology areas does S.m.s. Smart Microwave Sensors Gmbh focus on?
S.m.s. Smart Microwave Sensors Gmbh's top technology area is G01S (RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES) with 9 patents. The company has filed patents in 6 CPC subclasses total.
Is S.m.s. Smart Microwave Sensors Gmbh's patent filing rate increasing or decreasing?
S.m.s. Smart Microwave Sensors Gmbh'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 S.m.s. Smart Microwave Sensors Gmbh's patents?
S.m.s. Smart Microwave Sensors Gmbh's patents average 12.0 claims each. This falls within the standard range, providing solid legal coverage.
How is the S.m.s. Smart Microwave Sensors Gmbh 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
S.m.s.'s 10 grants land it in the top 57% 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 - S.m.s. ranks #27,284 of 50,000. Top 50 holders
- Most of this portfolio concentrates in G01S - see who else leads that technology area. G01S 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.