Overall rank by patents
#1,512
Across all tracked assignees
USPTO 2015–2025 USPTO PatentsView US Federal Government
United States Government as represented by the Department of Veterans Affairs
USPTO PatentsView assignee record — 275 granted patents across 95 technology areas, active 2015–2025. Filing-trend and competitive-moat analysis cross-referenced to USPTO Patent Public Search. Primary class: A61K (PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES).
275
Total patents granted
95
CPC technology areas
15.7
Avg claims per patent
+1175%
5-year filing velocity
Portfolio overview
United States Government as represented by the Department of Veterans Affairs has been granted 275 US utility patents between 2015 and 2025, placing United States Government as represented by the Department of Veterans Affairs at rank #1,512 across all assignees tracked by PlainPatent. This portfolio spans 95 distinct Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) subclasses, averaging 15.7 claims per patent with primary concentration in A61K (PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES). As a US Federal Government, United States Government as represented by the Department of Veterans Affairs is one of the broader-portfolio assignees in the PatentsView dataset. The composite Innovation Score of 64.7/100 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 255 grants, compared with 20 in the 2015–2019 window — a +1175% shift in five-year velocity. An acceleration of this magnitude signals aggressive R&D investment and expanding technical ambition. The US Federal Government 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. United States Government as represented by the Department of Veterans Affairs's 15.7 average claims per patent sits within the typical range for solid legal coverage without excessive prosecution cost, while a multi-domain presence across 95 subclasses balances depth with breadth. Combined with portfolio volume, these signals let analysts, investors, and licensing professionals benchmark United States Government as represented by the Department of Veterans Affairs against peers pursuing similar technology classes.
How does United compare?
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United States Government as represented by the Department of Veterans Affairs
275 patents
What this shows United holds 275 patents — placing it at rank #1,512 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 | 1 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 4 | 1.5% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0.4% |
| 2019 | 14 | 5.1% |
| 2020 | 37 | 13.5% |
| 2021 | 34 | 12.4% |
| 2022 | 43 | 15.6% |
| 2023 | 32 | 11.6% |
| 2024 | 64 | 23.3% |
| 2025 | 45 | 16.4% |
Which technologies does United States Government as represented by the Department of Veterans Affairs patent most?
Top 15 of 95 technology areas
Patent Moat Analysis
Portfolio Volume Moderate
Tech Breadth Multi-domain
Claim Depth Standard
Velocity Accelerating
Frequently Asked Questions
How many patents does United States Government as represented by the Department of Veterans Affairs hold?
United States Government as represented by the Department of Veterans Affairs holds 275 US granted patents filed between 2015 and 2025, spanning 95 technology areas.
What is United States Government as represented by the Department of Veterans Affairs's Innovation Score?
United States Government as represented by the Department of Veterans Affairs has an Innovation Score of 64.7 out of 100. This composite metric weighs portfolio volume (40%), filing velocity (20%), technology breadth (25%), and claim depth (15%).
What technology areas does United States Government as represented by the Department of Veterans Affairs focus on?
United States Government as represented by the Department of Veterans Affairs's top technology area is A61K (PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES) with 133 patents. The company has filed patents in 95 CPC subclasses total.
Is United States Government as represented by the Department of Veterans Affairs's patent filing rate increasing or decreasing?
United States Government as represented by the Department of Veterans Affairs's recent filing velocity is +1175% compared to the prior five-year period. This indicates accelerating innovation.
What does claim depth mean for United States Government as represented by the Department of Veterans Affairs's patents?
United States Government as represented by the Department of Veterans Affairs's patents average 15.7 claims each. This falls within the standard range, providing solid legal coverage.
How is the United States Government as represented by the Department of Veterans Affairs 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
