Overall rank by patents
#4,407
Across all tracked assignees
USPTO 2015–2025 USPTO PatentsView US Corporation
ZF PASSIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS, US INC.
USPTO PatentsView assignee record — 81 granted patents across 17 technology areas, active 2021–2025. Filing-trend and competitive-moat analysis cross-referenced to USPTO Patent Public Search. Primary class: B60R (VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR).
81
Total patents granted
17
CPC technology areas
18.9
Avg claims per patent
—
5-year filing velocity
Portfolio overview
ZF PASSIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS, US INC. has been granted 81 US utility patents between 2021 and 2025, placing ZF PASSIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS, US INC. at rank #4,407 across all assignees tracked by PlainPatent. This portfolio spans 17 distinct Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) subclasses, averaging 18.9 claims per patent with primary concentration in B60R (VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR). As a US Corporation, ZF PASSIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS, US INC. is one of the more focused assignees in the PatentsView dataset. The composite Innovation Score of 61.2/100 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. Historical data spans 2021 through 2025, with 81 total grants over that period. Velocity comparisons require five years of historical filings to calibrate. 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. ZF PASSIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS, US INC.'s 18.9 average claims per patent sits within the typical range for solid legal coverage without excessive prosecution cost, while concentration in 17 subclasses points to a focused technical program. Combined with portfolio volume, these signals let analysts, investors, and licensing professionals benchmark ZF PASSIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS, US INC. against peers pursuing similar technology classes.
How does ZF 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
- ZF Passive Safety… ◀ 81
ZF PASSIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS, US INC.
81 patents
What this shows ZF holds 81 patents — placing it at rank #4,407 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 · 2021–2025
Grants by year
Teal-shaded recent years (2020–present) versus the 2021–2019 baseline. Full figures in the table below.
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| Year | Patents Granted | Share of Period |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9 | 11.1% |
| 2022 | 23 | 28.4% |
| 2023 | 24 | 29.6% |
| 2024 | 20 | 24.7% |
| 2025 | 5 | 6.2% |
Which technologies does ZF PASSIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS, US INC. patent most?
Top 15 of 17 technology areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many patents does ZF PASSIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS, US INC. hold?
ZF PASSIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS, US INC. holds 81 US granted patents filed between 2021 and 2025, spanning 17 technology areas.
What is ZF PASSIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS, US INC.'s Innovation Score?
ZF PASSIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS, US INC. has an Innovation Score of 61.2 out of 100. This composite metric weighs portfolio volume (40%), filing velocity (20%), technology breadth (25%), and claim depth (15%).
What technology areas does ZF PASSIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS, US INC. focus on?
ZF PASSIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS, US INC.'s top technology area is B60R (VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR) with 81 patents. The company has filed patents in 17 CPC subclasses total.
Is ZF PASSIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS, US INC.'s patent filing rate increasing or decreasing?
Insufficient historical data is available to calculate a velocity trend for ZF PASSIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS, US INC..
What does claim depth mean for ZF PASSIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS, US INC.'s patents?
ZF PASSIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS, US INC.'s patents average 18.9 claims each. This falls within the standard range, providing solid legal coverage.
How is the ZF PASSIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS, US 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
