Overall rank by patents
#2,215
Across all tracked assignees
USPTO 2015–2025 USPTO PatentsView US Corporation
Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc.
USPTO PatentsView assignee record — 178 granted patents across 57 technology areas, active 2015–2025. 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).
178
Total patents granted
57
CPC technology areas
17.7
Avg claims per patent
+9%
5-year filing velocity
The verdict
Topcon holds 178 US patents across 57 technology areas — rank #2,215 of 50,000 tracked assignees.
- #2,215
- of 50,000 US assignees by volume
- Top 5%
- by Innovation Score (57.5/100)
- 17.7
- avg claims per patent
- +9%
- filing velocity, last 5 yrs
Portfolio overview
Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc. has been granted 178 US utility patents between 2015 and 2025, placing Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc. at rank #2,215 across all assignees tracked by PlainPatent. This portfolio spans 57 distinct Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) subclasses, averaging 17.7 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 US Corporation, Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc. is one of the broader-portfolio assignees in the PatentsView dataset. The composite Innovation Score of 57.5/100 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 93 grants, compared with 85 in the 2015–2019 window — a +9% 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. Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc.'s 17.7 average claims per patent sits within the typical range for solid legal coverage without excessive prosecution cost, while a multi-domain presence across 57 subclasses balances depth with breadth. Combined with portfolio volume, these signals let analysts, investors, and licensing professionals benchmark Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc. against peers pursuing similar technology classes.
How does Topcon 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
- Topcon Positionin… ◀ 178
Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc.
178 patents
What this shows Topcon holds 178 patents — placing it at rank #2,215 overall, well behind the volume leaders but ahead of the tens of thousands of smaller assignees in the dataset.
Topcon's Innovation Score vs. every tracked assignee
Composite of portfolio volume, filing velocity, technology breadth, and claim depth (0–100)
58 Top 5% higher than 95% of 50,000 US assignees
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Source USPTO PatentsView — PlainPatent Innovation Score · 2015–2025
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.
View data table
| Year | Patents Granted | Share of Period |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 14 | 7.9% |
| 2016 | 17 | 9.6% |
| 2017 | 21 | 11.8% |
| 2018 | 12 | 6.7% |
| 2019 | 21 | 11.8% |
| 2020 | 34 | 19.1% |
| 2021 | 15 | 8.4% |
| 2022 | 6 | 3.4% |
| 2023 | 17 | 9.6% |
| 2024 | 19 | 10.7% |
| 2025 | 2 | 1.1% |
Which technologies does Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc. patent most?
Top 15 of 57 technology areas
Patent Moat Analysis
Portfolio Volume Moderate
Tech Breadth Multi-domain
Claim Depth Standard
Velocity Growing
Frequently Asked Questions
How many patents does Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc. hold?
Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc. holds 178 US granted patents filed between 2015 and 2025, spanning 57 technology areas.
What is Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc.'s Innovation Score?
Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc. has an Innovation Score of 57.5 out of 100. This composite metric weighs portfolio volume (40%), filing velocity (20%), technology breadth (25%), and claim depth (15%).
What technology areas does Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc. focus on?
Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc.'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 70 patents. The company has filed patents in 57 CPC subclasses total.
Is Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc.'s patent filing rate increasing or decreasing?
Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc.'s recent filing velocity is +9% compared to the prior five-year period. The company is maintaining or growing its patent output.
What does claim depth mean for Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc.'s patents?
Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc.'s patents average 17.7 claims each. This falls within the standard range, providing solid legal coverage.
How is the Topcon Positioning 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
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
