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SURFACE TECHNOLOGIES GMBH & CO. KG

USPTO PatentsView assignee record — 15 granted patents across 19 technology areas, active 2015–2025. Filing-trend and competitive-moat analysis cross-referenced to USPTO Patent Public Search. Primary class: B32B (LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM).

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15
Total patents granted
19
CPC technology areas
15.7
Avg claims per patent
+50%
5-year filing velocity

Portfolio overview

SURFACE TECHNOLOGIES GMBH & CO. KG has been granted 15 US utility patents between 2015 and 2025, placing SURFACE TECHNOLOGIES GMBH & CO. KG at rank #19,140 across all assignees tracked by PlainPatent. This portfolio spans 19 distinct Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) subclasses, averaging 15.7 claims per patent with primary concentration in B32B (LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM). As a Foreign Corporation, SURFACE TECHNOLOGIES GMBH & CO. KG is one of the more focused assignees in the PatentsView dataset. The composite Innovation Score of 34.4/100 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 9 grants, compared with 6 in the 2015–2019 window — a +50% shift in five-year velocity. An acceleration of this magnitude signals aggressive R&D investment and expanding technical ambition. 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. SURFACE TECHNOLOGIES GMBH & CO. KG's 15.7 average claims per patent sits within the typical range for solid legal coverage without excessive prosecution cost, while concentration in 19 subclasses points to a focused technical program. Combined with portfolio volume, these signals let analysts, investors, and licensing professionals benchmark SURFACE TECHNOLOGIES GMBH & CO. KG against peers pursuing similar technology classes.

How does SURFACE compare?

Granted US patents 2015–2025 versus the largest corporate holders — this company marked ◀

patents

What this shows SURFACE holds 15 patents — placing it at rank #19,140 overall, well behind the volume leaders but ahead of the tens of thousands of smaller assignees in the dataset.

Source USPTO PatentsView — granted utility patents As of 2015–2025

USPTO utility patent grants by year · 2015–2025

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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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SURFACE TECHNOLOGIES GMBH & CO. KG patent grants by year, 2015–2025
Year Patents Granted Share of Period
2015 2 13.3%
2016 1 6.7%
2018 2 13.3%
2019 1 6.7%
2020 4 26.7%
2021 1 6.7%
2025 4 26.7%

Which technologies does SURFACE TECHNOLOGIES GMBH & CO. KG patent most?

Top 15 of 19 technology areas

Patent Moat Analysis

Portfolio Volume Light
Tech Breadth Focused
Claim Depth Standard
Velocity Accelerating

Where it ranks

Overall rank by patents

#19,140

Across all tracked assignees

Innovation Score

34.4 out of 100

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Data Source

USPTO PatentsView — US granted patents 2015–2025

How is Innovation Score calculated?

Frequently Asked Questions

How many patents does SURFACE TECHNOLOGIES GMBH & CO. KG hold?
SURFACE TECHNOLOGIES GMBH & CO. KG holds 15 US granted patents filed between 2015 and 2025, spanning 19 technology areas.
What is SURFACE TECHNOLOGIES GMBH & CO. KG's Innovation Score?
SURFACE TECHNOLOGIES GMBH & CO. KG has an Innovation Score of 34.4 out of 100. This composite metric weighs portfolio volume (40%), filing velocity (20%), technology breadth (25%), and claim depth (15%).
What technology areas does SURFACE TECHNOLOGIES GMBH & CO. KG focus on?
SURFACE TECHNOLOGIES GMBH & CO. KG's top technology area is B32B (LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM) with 10 patents. The company has filed patents in 19 CPC subclasses total.
Is SURFACE TECHNOLOGIES GMBH & CO. KG's patent filing rate increasing or decreasing?
SURFACE TECHNOLOGIES GMBH & CO. KG's recent filing velocity is +50% compared to the prior five-year period. This indicates accelerating innovation.
What does claim depth mean for SURFACE TECHNOLOGIES GMBH & CO. KG's patents?
SURFACE TECHNOLOGIES GMBH & CO. KG's patents average 15.7 claims each. This falls within the standard range, providing solid legal coverage.
How is the SURFACE TECHNOLOGIES GMBH & CO. KG 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