Overall rank by patents
#25,582
Across all tracked assignees
USPTO 2015–2025 USPTO PatentsView Foreign Corporation
Zyxel Communications Corporation
USPTO PatentsView assignee record - 11 granted patents across 8 technology areas, active 2015–2023. Filing-trend and competitive-moat analysis cross-referenced to USPTO Patent Public Search. Primary class: H04L (TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION).
11
Total patents granted
8
CPC technology areas
14.9
Avg claims per patent
-43%
5-year filing velocity
The verdict
Zyxel holds 11 US patents across 8 technology areas, rank #25,582 of 50,000 tracked assignees.
- #25,582
- of 50,000 US assignees by volume
- Top 18%
- by Innovation Score (47.5/100)
- 14.9
- avg claims per patent
- -43%
- filing velocity, last 5 yrs
Portfolio overview
Zyxel Communications Corporation has been granted 11 US utility patents between 2015 and 2023, placing Zyxel Communications Corporation at rank #25,582 across all assignees tracked by PlainPatent. This portfolio spans 8 distinct Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) subclasses, averaging 14.9 claims per patent with primary concentration in H04L (TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION). As a Foreign Corporation, Zyxel Communications Corporation is one of the more focused assignees in the PatentsView dataset. By volume, Zyxel sits between Zinitix Co., Ltd. (11 patents, rank #25,578) and Zhejiang Guozi Robot Technology Co., Ltd. (11 patents, rank #25,586) - the closest US assignees by grant volume. The composite Innovation Score of 47.5/100 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 4 grants, compared with 7 in the 2015–2019 window, a -43% shift in five-year velocity. A cooling filing rate may reflect portfolio consolidation, shifting priorities, or reduced R&D throughput. The Foreign 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. Zyxel Communications Corporation's 14.9 average claims per patent sits within the typical range for solid legal coverage without excessive prosecution cost, while concentration in 8 subclasses points to a focused technical program. Combined with portfolio volume, these signals let analysts, investors, and licensing professionals benchmark Zyxel Communications Corporation against peers pursuing similar technology classes.
Who files at Zyxel's volume?
Granted US patents 2015–2025 versus its nearest-ranked assignees by volume, this company marked ◀
- Zinitix
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11 patents
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11 patents
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11 patents
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- Zhejiang Guozi Ro…
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11 patents
- Zyxel Communicati… ◀
ZYXEL COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
11 patents
What this shows Zyxel holds 11 patents at rank #25,582, shown against the 8 assignees closest to it in grant volume rather than the industry's largest filers.
Zyxel's Innovation Score vs. every tracked assignee
Composite of portfolio volume, filing velocity, technology breadth, and claim depth (0–100)
48 Top 18% higher than 82% 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 2015–2019 baseline. Full figures in the table below.
View data table
| Year | Patents Granted | Share of Period |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 9.1% |
| 2016 | 1 | 9.1% |
| 2017 | 3 | 27.3% |
| 2018 | 2 | 18.2% |
| 2020 | 1 | 9.1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 18.2% |
| 2023 | 1 | 9.1% |
Which technologies does Zyxel Communications Corporation patent most?
Top 8 of 8 technology areas
Patent Moat Analysis
Portfolio Volume Light
Tech Breadth Focused
Claim Depth Standard
Velocity Declining
Frequently Asked Questions
How many patents does Zyxel Communications Corporation hold?
Zyxel Communications Corporation holds 11 US granted patents filed between 2015 and 2023, spanning 8 technology areas.
What is Zyxel Communications Corporation's Innovation Score?
Zyxel Communications Corporation has an Innovation Score of 47.5 out of 100. This composite metric weighs portfolio volume (40%), filing velocity (20%), technology breadth (25%), and claim depth (15%).
What technology areas does Zyxel Communications Corporation focus on?
Zyxel Communications Corporation's top technology area is H04L (TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION) with 4 patents. The company has filed patents in 8 CPC subclasses total.
Is Zyxel Communications Corporation's patent filing rate increasing or decreasing?
Zyxel Communications Corporation's recent filing velocity is -43% compared to the prior five-year period. Filing activity has slowed relative to earlier years.
What does claim depth mean for Zyxel Communications Corporation's patents?
Zyxel Communications Corporation's patents average 14.9 claims each. This falls within the standard range, providing solid legal coverage.
How is the Zyxel Communications Corporation 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
Zyxel's 11 grants land it in the top 18% 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 - Zyxel ranks #25,582 of 50,000. Top 50 holders
- Most of this portfolio concentrates in H04L - see who else leads that technology area. H04L 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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