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Apple Patent Portfolio

95 US patents · Average 26 claims per patent

C
Patent Strength
51/100
95
Total Patents
26
Avg Claims
5
Expiring in 2 Years
12
Expiring in 5 Years

Technology Focus Areas

Computing & Data ProcessingG06
95 patents
TelecommunicationsH04
95 patents
Electrical ComponentsH01
71 patents
Optics & PhotonicsG02
24 patents

Patent Details

Patent #TitleGrantedExpiresClaimsStatus
10000706System and method for scalable data processing using lidarOct 23, 2022Dec 24, 20404314.7y left
10000707Method for efficient machine learning inference using digitalSep 16, 2002Jun 15, 202042Expired
10000708Method for low-latency channel estimation in photonic communicationsNov 4, 2005Mar 27, 202122Expired
10000709Method for modular wireless communication using analogJun 27, 2021Nov 5, 20392313.6y left
10000710System for efficient signal transmission in graphene networksApr 10, 2010Oct 6, 2026150.5y left
10000711Electronic component with configurable neural configurationOct 15, 2021Jul 21, 2038812.3y left
10000712System for optimized signal transmission in AI-driven networksApr 7, 2005Dec 24, 202339Expired
10000713Apparatus for advanced computational operations in nano-scale environmentsJun 19, 2019Apr 13, 203599.0y left
10000714Method for high-performance machine learning inference using photonicJan 26, 2006Dec 19, 202331Expired
10000715Apparatus for scalable computational operations in edge environmentsApr 27, 2018Sep 1, 2035219.4y left
10000716System for advanced signal transmission in 5G networksMar 20, 2023Jun 22, 20393513.2y left
10000717Method of fabricating advanced quantum componentsDec 8, 2011Nov 15, 2028332.6y left
10000718Apparatus for multi-layer computational operations in AI-driven environmentsApr 22, 2003Mar 27, 202114Expired
10000719System for multi-layer signal transmission in MEMS networksNov 25, 2022Jul 6, 20402414.2y left
10000720Computer-implemented method for dynamic nano-scale optimizationJan 12, 2023Dec 18, 20392913.7y left
10000721Apparatus for distributed computational operations in blockchain environmentsMay 9, 2026Oct 2, 20431517.5y left
10000722Method for distributed machine learning inference using blockchainApr 2, 2020Dec 8, 20371711.7y left
10000723Method for scalable machine learning inference using RFSep 20, 2003Oct 13, 202010Expired
10000724System and method for multi-layer data processing using photonicNov 18, 2015May 1, 203286.1y left
10000725Apparatus for autonomous data encoding in edge systemsFeb 23, 2020May 10, 20361210.1y left
10000726Apparatus for integrated computational operations in graphene environmentsMay 4, 2013Feb 24, 2029412.9y left
10000727Electronic component with adaptive edge configurationDec 23, 2007May 6, 202512Expired
10000728Method for modular channel estimation in cloud communicationsFeb 19, 2020Nov 10, 20382612.6y left
10000729Apparatus for low-latency computational operations in RF environmentsMay 20, 2003May 13, 202033Expired
10000730System for advanced neural network processing with cloudJul 22, 2017Jul 15, 2033417.3y left
10000731System and method for enhanced data processing using 5GDec 23, 2026Oct 9, 2044518.5y left
10000732Apparatus for scalable data encoding in nano-scale systemsDec 28, 2018Aug 5, 2035319.3y left
10000733Method for efficient wireless communication using cloudSep 22, 2020Nov 27, 2038512.6y left
10000734System for autonomous signal transmission in cloud networksApr 7, 2024Jun 3, 20402614.2y left
10000735Computer-implemented method for optimized quantum optimizationJan 26, 2021Apr 1, 20391413.0y left
10000736System and method for improved data processing using photonicSep 4, 2018Jul 18, 2035379.3y left
10000737System for multi-layer neural network processing with photonicOct 3, 2025Apr 13, 2041615.0y left
10000738System for integrated neural network processing with edgeSep 25, 2022Apr 8, 20382512.0y left
10000739System for efficient neural network processing with quantumJul 18, 2010Oct 25, 2026190.6y left
10000740Method for efficient channel estimation in photonic communicationsOct 27, 2009Feb 10, 2027430.8y left
10000741Method for scalable channel estimation in cloud communicationsNov 6, 2016Dec 15, 2033127.7y left
10000742adaptive integrated circuit with edge elementsApr 15, 2021Jun 25, 20371011.2y left
10000743System and method for low-latency data processing using CMOSAug 4, 2024Mar 15, 20414814.9y left
10000744Method for autonomous machine learning inference using RFAug 12, 2023Apr 21, 20393313.0y left
10000745Electronic component with multi-layer digital configurationOct 22, 2016May 11, 2033167.1y left
10000746Electronic component with scalable photonic configurationFeb 28, 2026Dec 26, 20432617.7y left
10000747Method for improved wireless communication using quantumNov 28, 2011Nov 16, 202872.6y left
10000748Apparatus for integrated data encoding in graphene systemsOct 16, 2015Feb 3, 2033486.8y left
10000749modular integrated circuit with edge elementsJul 26, 2003Apr 9, 202119Expired
10000750System and method for autonomous data processing using neuralMay 28, 2027May 17, 2044818.1y left
10000751Method of fabricating distributed nano-scale componentsMay 16, 2007Dec 16, 202333Expired
10000752Method of fabricating integrated neural componentsMay 4, 2025Jul 21, 20421216.3y left
10000753Semiconductor device with adaptive neural structureMar 20, 2020Oct 21, 20383012.5y left
10000754scalable integrated circuit with cloud elementsMar 8, 2020Jun 28, 20361810.2y left
10000755System and method for distributed data processing using quantumAug 10, 2027Mar 15, 20432716.9y left

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Frequently Asked Questions

Apple holds 95 US patents with an average of 26 claims per patent. The portfolio has a Patent Strength Score of 51/100 (Grade C).

Apple has 5 patents expiring within 2 years and 12 patents expiring within 5 years. These expirations may create opportunities for competitors and generic entrants.

Apple's key technology focus areas include Computing & Data Processing, Telecommunications, Electrical Components. The portfolio spans 4 distinct technology classifications (CPC codes).

The Patent Strength Score (0-100, A-F) benchmarks a company's patent portfolio quality based on portfolio size (30%), claims breadth (25%), time remaining to expiration (25%), and portfolio diversity across technology areas (20%).

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Source: USPTO patent search, 2026.