Overall rank by patents
#3,439
Across all tracked assignees
USPTO 2015–2025 USPTO PatentsView US Corporation
U.S. Well Services, LLC
USPTO PatentsView assignee record — 108 granted patents across 36 technology areas, active 2016–2025. Filing-trend and competitive-moat analysis cross-referenced to USPTO Patent Public Search. Primary class: E21B (EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; OBTAINING OIL, GAS, WATER, SOLUBLE OR MELTABLE MATERIALS OR A SLURRY OF MINERALS FROM WELLS).
108
Total patents granted
36
CPC technology areas
16.0
Avg claims per patent
+314%
5-year filing velocity
Portfolio overview
U.S. Well Services, LLC has been granted 108 US utility patents between 2016 and 2025, placing U.S. Well Services, LLC at rank #3,439 across all assignees tracked by PlainPatent. This portfolio spans 36 distinct Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) subclasses, averaging 16.0 claims per patent with primary concentration in E21B (EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; OBTAINING OIL, GAS, WATER, SOLUBLE OR MELTABLE MATERIALS OR A SLURRY OF MINERALS FROM WELLS). As a US Corporation, U.S. Well Services, LLC is one of the more focused assignees in the PatentsView dataset. The composite Innovation Score of 57.8/100 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 87 grants, compared with 21 in the 2015–2019 window — a +314% shift in five-year velocity. An acceleration of this magnitude signals aggressive R&D investment and expanding technical ambition. 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. U.S. Well Services, LLC's 16.0 average claims per patent sits within the typical range for solid legal coverage without excessive prosecution cost, while a multi-domain presence across 36 subclasses balances depth with breadth. Combined with portfolio volume, these signals let analysts, investors, and licensing professionals benchmark U.S. Well Services, LLC against peers pursuing similar technology classes.
How does US 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
- U S Well Services ◀ 108
U.S. Well Services, LLC
108 patents
What this shows U.S. holds 108 patents — placing it at rank #3,439 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 · 2016–2025
Grants by year
Teal-shaded recent years (2020–present) versus the 2016–2019 baseline. Full figures in the table below.
View data table
| Year | Patents Granted | Share of Period |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 0.9% |
| 2017 | 6 | 5.6% |
| 2018 | 7 | 6.5% |
| 2019 | 7 | 6.5% |
| 2020 | 8 | 7.4% |
| 2021 | 16 | 14.8% |
| 2022 | 9 | 8.3% |
| 2023 | 22 | 20.4% |
| 2024 | 19 | 17.6% |
| 2025 | 13 | 12.0% |
Which technologies does U.S. Well Services, LLC patent most?
Top 15 of 36 technology areas
Patent Moat Analysis
Portfolio Volume Moderate
Tech Breadth Multi-domain
Claim Depth Standard
Velocity Accelerating
Frequently Asked Questions
How many patents does U.S. Well Services, LLC hold?
U.S. Well Services, LLC holds 108 US granted patents filed between 2016 and 2025, spanning 36 technology areas.
What is U.S. Well Services, LLC's Innovation Score?
U.S. Well Services, LLC has an Innovation Score of 57.8 out of 100. This composite metric weighs portfolio volume (40%), filing velocity (20%), technology breadth (25%), and claim depth (15%).
What technology areas does U.S. Well Services, LLC focus on?
U.S. Well Services, LLC's top technology area is E21B (EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; OBTAINING OIL, GAS, WATER, SOLUBLE OR MELTABLE MATERIALS OR A SLURRY OF MINERALS FROM WELLS) with 106 patents. The company has filed patents in 36 CPC subclasses total.
Is U.S. Well Services, LLC's patent filing rate increasing or decreasing?
U.S. Well Services, LLC's recent filing velocity is +314% compared to the prior five-year period. This indicates accelerating innovation.
What does claim depth mean for U.S. Well Services, LLC's patents?
U.S. Well Services, LLC's patents average 16.0 claims each. This falls within the standard range, providing solid legal coverage.
How is the U.S. Well Services, LLC 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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U.S. Well Services, LLC's primary CPC class — all holders and yearly trends
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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
