Overall rank by patents
#1,026
Across all tracked assignees
USPTO 2015–2025 USPTO PatentsView US Corporation
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
USPTO PatentsView assignee record — 427 granted patents across 174 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).
427
Total patents granted
174
CPC technology areas
14.7
Avg claims per patent
+41%
5-year filing velocity
Portfolio overview
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA has been granted 427 US utility patents between 2015 and 2025, placing UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA at rank #1,026 across all assignees tracked by PlainPatent. This portfolio spans 174 distinct Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) subclasses, averaging 14.7 claims per patent with primary concentration in A61K (PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES). As a US Corporation, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA is one of the broader-portfolio assignees in the PatentsView dataset. The composite Innovation Score of 61.1/100 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 250 grants, compared with 177 in the 2015–2019 window — a +41% 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. UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA's 14.7 average claims per patent sits within the typical range for solid legal coverage without excessive prosecution cost, while a diversified footprint across 100+ CPC subclasses spreads risk across many technology fronts. Combined with portfolio volume, these signals let analysts, investors, and licensing professionals benchmark UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA against peers pursuing similar technology classes.
How does UNIVERSITY compare?
Granted US patents 2015–2025 versus the largest corporate holders — this company marked ◀
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106,890 patents
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72,926 patents
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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
- University OF Sou… ◀ 427
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
427 patents
What this shows UNIVERSITY holds 427 patents — placing it at rank #1,026 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.
View data table
| Year | Patents Granted | Share of Period |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 33 | 7.7% |
| 2016 | 33 | 7.7% |
| 2017 | 41 | 9.6% |
| 2018 | 37 | 8.7% |
| 2019 | 33 | 7.7% |
| 2020 | 46 | 10.8% |
| 2021 | 51 | 11.9% |
| 2022 | 32 | 7.5% |
| 2023 | 50 | 11.7% |
| 2024 | 42 | 9.8% |
| 2025 | 29 | 6.8% |
Which technologies does UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA patent most?
Top 15 of 174 technology areas
Patent Moat Analysis
Portfolio Volume Moderate
Tech Breadth Diversified
Claim Depth Standard
Velocity Growing
Frequently Asked Questions
How many patents does UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA hold?
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA holds 427 US granted patents filed between 2015 and 2025, spanning 174 technology areas.
What is UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA's Innovation Score?
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA has an Innovation Score of 61.1 out of 100. This composite metric weighs portfolio volume (40%), filing velocity (20%), technology breadth (25%), and claim depth (15%).
What technology areas does UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA focus on?
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA's top technology area is A61K (PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES) with 80 patents. The company has filed patents in 174 CPC subclasses total.
Is UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA's patent filing rate increasing or decreasing?
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA's recent filing velocity is +41% compared to the prior five-year period. The company is maintaining or growing its patent output.
What does claim depth mean for UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA's patents?
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA's patents average 14.7 claims each. This falls within the standard range, providing solid legal coverage.
How is the UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA 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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How the score works
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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
