Overall rank by patents
#25,491
Across all tracked assignees
USPTO 2015–2025 USPTO PatentsView US Corporation
Vanguard Group, Inc.
USPTO PatentsView assignee record - 11 granted patents across 5 technology areas, active 2017–2025. Filing-trend and competitive-moat analysis cross-referenced to USPTO Patent Public Search. Primary class: G06Q (INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE,).
11
Total patents granted
5
CPC technology areas
19.6
Avg claims per patent
+350%
5-year filing velocity
The verdict
Vanguard holds 11 US patents across 5 technology areas, rank #25,491 of 50,000 tracked assignees.
- #25,491
- of 50,000 US assignees by volume
- Top 17%
- by Innovation Score (48.3/100)
- 19.6
- avg claims per patent
- +350%
- filing velocity, last 5 yrs
Portfolio overview
Vanguard Group, Inc. has been granted 11 US utility patents between 2017 and 2025, placing Vanguard Group, Inc. at rank #25,491 across all assignees tracked by PlainPatent. This portfolio spans 5 distinct Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) subclasses, averaging 19.6 claims per patent with primary concentration in G06Q (INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE,). As a US Corporation, Vanguard Group, Inc. is one of the more focused assignees in the PatentsView dataset. By volume, Vanguard sits between Vacuum Technologies, Llc (11 patents, rank #25,487) and Veolia Nuclear Solutions, Inc. (11 patents, rank #25,495) - the closest US assignees by grant volume. The composite Innovation Score of 48.3/100 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 2 in the 2015–2019 window, a +350% 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. Vanguard Group, Inc.'s 19.6 average claims per patent sits within the typical range for solid legal coverage without excessive prosecution cost, while concentration in 5 subclasses points to a focused technical program. Combined with portfolio volume, these signals let analysts, investors, and licensing professionals benchmark Vanguard Group, Inc. against peers pursuing similar technology classes.
Who files at Vanguard's volume?
Granted US patents 2015–2025 versus its nearest-ranked assignees by volume, this company marked ◀
- Vacuum
Vacuum Technologies, LLC
11 patents
- Valencia Bioscien…
Valencia Bioscience, Inc.
11 patents
- Valeo Lighting Hu…
Valeo Lighting Hubei Technical Center Co. Ltd.
11 patents
- Valerion Therapeu…
Valerion Therapeutics, LLC
11 patents
- Vascular Access
Vascular Access Technologies, Inc.
11 patents
- Vascular Graft So…
Vascular Graft Solutions Ltd.
11 patents
- Ventus Therapeuti…
Ventus Therapeutics U.S., Inc.
11 patents
- Veolia Nuclear So…
Veolia Nuclear Solutions, Inc.
11 patents
- Vanguard Group ◀
Vanguard Group, Inc.
11 patents
What this shows Vanguard holds 11 patents at rank #25,491, shown against the 8 assignees closest to it in grant volume rather than the industry's largest filers.
Vanguard's Innovation Score vs. every tracked assignee
Composite of portfolio volume, filing velocity, technology breadth, and claim depth (0–100)
48 Top 17% higher than 83% of 50,000 US assignees
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Source USPTO PatentsView, PlainPatent Innovation Score · 2015–2025
Grants by year
Teal-shaded recent years (2020–present) versus the 2017–2019 baseline. Full figures in the table below.
View data table
| Year | Patents Granted | Share of Period |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 9.1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 9.1% |
| 2020 | 2 | 18.2% |
| 2022 | 2 | 18.2% |
| 2023 | 3 | 27.3% |
| 2024 | 1 | 9.1% |
| 2025 | 1 | 9.1% |
Which technologies does Vanguard Group, Inc. patent most?
Top 5 of 5 technology areas
Patent Moat Analysis
Portfolio Volume Light
Tech Breadth Focused
Claim Depth Standard
Velocity Accelerating
Frequently Asked Questions
How many patents does Vanguard Group, Inc. hold?
Vanguard Group, Inc. holds 11 US granted patents filed between 2017 and 2025, spanning 5 technology areas.
What is Vanguard Group, Inc.'s Innovation Score?
Vanguard Group, Inc. has an Innovation Score of 48.3 out of 100. This composite metric weighs portfolio volume (40%), filing velocity (20%), technology breadth (25%), and claim depth (15%).
What technology areas does Vanguard Group, Inc. focus on?
Vanguard Group, Inc.'s top technology area is G06Q (INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR) with 8 patents. The company has filed patents in 5 CPC subclasses total.
Is Vanguard Group, Inc.'s patent filing rate increasing or decreasing?
Vanguard Group, Inc.'s recent filing velocity is +350% compared to the prior five-year period. This indicates accelerating innovation.
What does claim depth mean for Vanguard Group, Inc.'s patents?
Vanguard Group, Inc.'s patents average 19.6 claims each. This falls within the standard range, providing solid legal coverage.
How is the Vanguard Group, 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.
How to use this portfolio
Vanguard's 11 grants land it in the top 17% by Innovation Score, but volume alone doesn't tell you where the strength sits.
- Read that count against the largest US assignees before treating it as dominance - Vanguard ranks #25,491 of 50,000. Top 50 holders
- Most of this portfolio concentrates in G06Q - see who else leads that technology area. G06Q leaders
- Check what the four-part Innovation Score actually rewards before comparing it to another company. How the score works
Patent counts and the Innovation Score measure patenting activity, not commercial success or the legal strength of any patent. Many patents are filed defensively. Verify the status of an individual patent against official USPTO records.
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