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Updated April 2026 · USPTO + FDA Orange Book

Patents Expiring in 2029

106 U.S. patents losing protection within the next three years, by assignee and technology class.

106 U.S. patents are scheduled to expire in 2029, within the next three years. The full list below is built from USPTO patent records — every entry shows the assignee, expiration date, and CPC technology class as filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

What the 2029 Cohort Looks Like

A focused cohort of 106 U.S. patents expires in 2029. While not a headline cliff year by total count, the company-by-company impact can still be meaningful — a single drug or product line losing exclusivity often involves only a handful of listed patents.

Amazon sits at the top of the 2029 expiration list with 6 patents, followed by Google (5) and Johnson & Johnson (5). Concentrated expirations in a single assignee often signal a coordinated product family reaching the end of its patent life — a pattern most visible in pharmaceutical compound families and consumer electronics platforms.

Among technology classes, Computing & Data Processing leads the 2029 expirations with 109 patents, with Telecommunications the next-largest cluster (105). The mix of CPC classes in a single year provides a reasonable map of which technology areas are about to see a step-change in new entrants and lower licensing pressure.

Expiring Patents — Full List

Patent #TitleAssigneeGrantedExpiresClaimsStatus
10002613System for high-performance signal transmission in nano-scale networksAbbottOct 14, 2011Jan 10, 2029342.8y left
10003974System for low-latency signal transmission in 5G networksAdobeNov 9, 2013Jan 16, 2029472.8y left
10000992Method for enhanced machine learning inference using blockchainAmazonJun 12, 2011Jan 9, 2029332.8y left
10000998Apparatus for multi-layer data encoding in nano-scale systemsAmazonApr 26, 2012Mar 23, 2029363.0y left
10001000Apparatus for scalable data encoding in RF systemsAmazonApr 9, 2013Jul 12, 2029113.3y left
10001021Apparatus for adaptive data encoding in AI-driven systemsAmazonJul 5, 2013Aug 18, 2029163.4y left
10002393Method for configurable machine learning inference using 5GAMDOct 23, 2013May 18, 2029393.1y left
10000726Apparatus for integrated computational operations in graphene environmentsAppleMay 4, 2013Feb 24, 2029412.9y left
10002522Method for advanced wireless communication using blockchainApplied MaterialsJan 24, 2011Oct 13, 2029263.5y left
10003385Method for scalable wireless communication using analogBASFApr 10, 2012May 7, 2029233.1y left
10003415Apparatus for high-performance data encoding in neural systemsBASFAug 2, 2012Sep 26, 2029433.5y left
10003420Computer-implemented method for enhanced graphene optimizationBASFOct 2, 2012Nov 27, 2029343.6y left
10004593Apparatus for enhanced computational operations in CMOS environmentsBaxterJul 24, 2012Dec 8, 2029253.7y left
10003749System for distributed signal transmission in digital networksBMWMay 23, 2013Oct 14, 2029463.5y left
10003774System for distributed neural network processing with blockchainBMWOct 23, 2011Feb 4, 2029472.8y left
10002841System for high-performance neural network processing with quantumBristol-Myers SquibbJul 10, 2011Aug 19, 2029323.4y left
10001932Method for scalable machine learning inference using AI-drivenBroadcomAug 3, 2012Dec 6, 2029193.7y left
10000330System and method for autonomous data processing using quantumCanonJul 28, 2012Jan 16, 2029222.8y left
10001739Computer-implemented method for autonomous neural optimizationCiscoJul 11, 2013Mar 24, 2029293.0y left
10003489Computer-implemented method for scalable edge optimizationDuPontJan 21, 2012Jun 12, 202993.2y left
10004744Method for configurable channel estimation in nano-scale communicationsEdwards LifesciencesDec 4, 2012Sep 15, 2029283.4y left
10004747System and method for adaptive data processing using nano-scaleEdwards LifesciencesJun 21, 2011May 14, 2029353.1y left
10004757System and method for modular data processing using digitalEdwards LifesciencesJul 4, 2012Apr 18, 2029303.0y left
10001853System and method for distributed data processing using RFEricssonAug 20, 2012May 8, 2029273.1y left
10003799Computer-implemented method for high-performance RF optimizationFacebookApr 20, 2012Feb 2, 2029432.8y left
10004195Apparatus for adaptive data encoding in RF systemsFoxconnApr 25, 2013Jan 14, 2029462.8y left
10001422Method for improved photonic detection and analysisGeneral ElectricNov 12, 2011Apr 7, 2029333.0y left
10001454Power conversion system with distributed lidar efficiencyGeneral ElectricJun 21, 2013Oct 20, 2029393.5y left
10003609System and method for dynamic data processing using 5GGeneral MotorsJul 2, 2011Mar 19, 2029262.9y left
10002951Apparatus for improved data encoding in 5G systemsGileadJul 18, 2013Oct 2, 2029473.5y left
10000877Method for adaptive machine learning inference using neuralGoogleApr 1, 2013Sep 4, 2029283.4y left
10000894Apparatus for enhanced computational operations in analog environmentsGoogleJun 6, 2013Feb 27, 2029192.9y left
10000904Apparatus for autonomous computational operations in graphene environmentsGoogleNov 5, 2012Jan 13, 2029392.8y left
10003723Computer-implemented method for adaptive AI-driven optimizationHondaMay 21, 2013Jan 28, 202972.8y left
10002076Apparatus for efficient computational operations in blockchain environmentsHoneywellMar 26, 2011May 11, 2029463.1y left
10004120Apparatus for dynamic data encoding in AI-driven systemsHPJun 16, 2011May 28, 2029343.1y left
10001098Method for dynamic channel estimation in RF communicationsHuaweiMay 14, 2012Feb 20, 2029372.9y left
10001120Apparatus for optimized computational operations in cloud environmentsHuaweiNov 21, 2013Dec 24, 2029313.7y left
10005102Method for enhanced channel estimation in analog communicationsIlluminaSep 8, 2012Mar 7, 202952.9y left
10002618System and method for autonomous data processing using digitalJohnson & JohnsonDec 12, 2012Apr 8, 2029453.0y left
10002631Method of treating disease using configurable analog therapyJohnson & JohnsonAug 9, 2013Nov 11, 2029433.6y left
10002640System and method for scalable data processing using blockchainJohnson & JohnsonNov 15, 2013May 11, 2029363.1y left
10002664System for improved neural network processing with quantumJohnson & JohnsonAug 9, 2012Dec 2, 2029483.7y left
10002545Method for dynamic channel estimation in MEMS communicationsLam ResearchSep 17, 2013Apr 18, 2029173.0y left
10004550Method for advanced channel estimation in nano-scale communicationsLeidosOct 23, 2013Dec 13, 2029313.7y left
10004149Method for multi-layer wireless communication using lidarLenovoNov 19, 2012Jun 26, 2029183.2y left
10004150System for adaptive neural network processing with nano-scaleLenovoMay 18, 2011Mar 20, 2029393.0y left
10000624Method for modular channel estimation in photonic communicationsLGOct 7, 2013Dec 2, 202953.7y left
10002278Apparatus for distributed computational operations in AI-driven environmentsLockheed MartinJun 7, 2013Mar 19, 2029382.9y left
10002723Medical device for advanced graphene deliveryMerckDec 6, 2012Jun 3, 2029223.2y left
10002744Method for enhanced machine learning inference using nano-scaleMerckJan 21, 2012Mar 10, 2029412.9y left
10002768Computer-implemented method for adaptive lidar optimizationMerckApr 23, 2013Dec 26, 2029233.7y left
10003854Apparatus for enhanced data encoding in 5G systemsMetaAug 19, 2013Apr 16, 2029323.0y left
10003865Computer-implemented method for adaptive edge optimizationMetaDec 1, 2011Jul 13, 2029483.3y left
10003886Method for distributed channel estimation in edge communicationsMetaApr 21, 2012Sep 9, 2029373.4y left
10002427Method for distributed machine learning inference using nano-scaleMicronMay 12, 2012Nov 20, 2029113.6y left
10002469System for high-performance neural network processing with edgeMicronOct 2, 2012Mar 2, 2029242.9y left
10000420System for efficient neural network processing with CMOSMicrosoftMay 1, 2011Feb 20, 2029212.9y left
10001869System for high-performance neural network processing with lidarNokiaMay 3, 2012Aug 18, 2029153.4y left
10001886Method for efficient wireless communication using RFNokiaMay 2, 2011Mar 4, 2029392.9y left
10003024Method for optimized channel estimation in blockchain communicationsNovartisApr 25, 2011Oct 22, 202983.5y left
10003046Method for advanced wireless communication using lidarNovartisAug 20, 2013Dec 1, 2029143.7y left
10002323System for high-performance neural network processing with edgeNvidiaJul 4, 2013Sep 15, 2029363.4y left
10002330Method for adaptive analog information retrievalNvidiaApr 26, 2013Aug 15, 2029133.4y left
10001776Method for improved channel estimation in digital communicationsOracleJun 14, 2011Sep 18, 2029103.5y left
10001789Method for modular channel estimation in graphene communicationsOracleJun 8, 2013Dec 21, 2029443.7y left
10001633Method for enhanced channel estimation in digital communicationsPanasonicOct 14, 2011Jun 6, 2029393.2y left
10001635Method for advanced channel estimation in blockchain communicationsPanasonicOct 13, 2012Nov 11, 2029383.6y left
10004410System for advanced signal transmission in AI-driven networksParker HannifinJan 22, 2013Feb 28, 2029482.9y left
10004855Apparatus for dynamic data encoding in neural systemsPayPalDec 18, 2012Apr 3, 202983.0y left
10004864Apparatus for dynamic data encoding in 5G systemsPayPalApr 4, 2012Dec 19, 2029373.7y left
10002671Recombinant RF protein with efficient activityPfizerSep 8, 2012Oct 12, 2029283.5y left
10002675multi-layer chemical composition with photonic propertiesPfizerMay 17, 2013Dec 9, 2029213.7y left
10002691Computer-implemented method for low-latency nano-scale optimizationPfizerJan 21, 2012Jan 15, 2029462.8y left
10002707multi-layer chemical composition with nano-scale propertiesPfizerAug 8, 2011Jan 22, 202992.8y left
10002718Method for configurable diagnosis using AI-drivenPfizerNov 21, 2011Apr 25, 2029153.1y left
10001612System for efficient signal transmission in quantum networksPhilipsOct 14, 2013Dec 26, 2029463.7y left
10003273System for scalable neural network processing with analogProcter & GambleJul 3, 2011Mar 28, 2029313.0y left
10003285Apparatus for scalable data encoding in blockchain systemsProcter & GambleDec 21, 2011Sep 14, 202983.4y left
10003312System for distributed signal transmission in photonic networksProcter & GambleMay 8, 2012May 19, 2029293.1y left
10002243Apparatus for efficient data encoding in photonic systemsRaytheonMar 11, 2012Jul 13, 2029493.3y left
10002992Method for efficient wireless communication using quantumRegeneronJun 7, 2011Feb 3, 202972.8y left
10003098Method for autonomous channel estimation in analog communicationsRocheAug 27, 2013Feb 27, 2029212.9y left
10003100Method for high-performance machine learning inference using neuralRocheMay 3, 2012Dec 11, 2029403.7y left
10003101System for dynamic signal transmission in edge networksRocheJun 28, 2013Mar 14, 2029442.9y left
10003104Method for efficient machine learning inference using AI-drivenRocheJan 9, 2011Dec 19, 2029123.7y left
10004982Apparatus for high-performance computational operations in MEMS environmentsRoper TechnologiesSep 5, 2013Sep 5, 2029233.4y left
10003176System for low-latency signal transmission in RF networksSanofiMar 16, 2012Jun 3, 2029133.2y left
10004041Method for enhanced wireless communication using quantumSAPOct 24, 2012Aug 12, 2029323.3y left
10001529Sensor for high-performance blockchain measurementSiemensSep 28, 2013Mar 5, 2029442.9y left
10004876Method for configurable channel estimation in CMOS communicationsSquareDec 4, 2012Apr 5, 202993.0y left
10004885Apparatus for multi-layer data encoding in CMOS systemsSquareAug 17, 2011Jun 20, 2029453.2y left
10004690System for modular signal transmission in nano-scale networksStrykerJul 22, 2013Nov 16, 2029493.6y left
10003648improved electric vehicle lidar management systemTeslaOct 22, 2012May 1, 202963.1y left
10003651Semiconductor device with autonomous digital structureTeslaFeb 14, 2013Jan 21, 2029192.8y left
10003652Method for enhanced autonomous photonic navigationTeslaOct 18, 2012Mar 24, 2029183.0y left
10002006Method for adaptive channel estimation in AI-driven communicationsTexas InstrumentsJul 23, 2012Sep 20, 2029413.5y left
10002031Apparatus for high-performance data encoding in edge systemsTexas InstrumentsJul 17, 2013Apr 24, 2029253.0y left
10002034System and method for multi-layer data processing using CMOSTexas InstrumentsNov 7, 2011Jun 27, 2029473.2y left
10005059Method for enhanced channel estimation in nano-scale communicationsThermo FisherJul 19, 2011Jun 1, 202963.2y left
10001284Vehicle RF system with scalable controlToyotaJun 11, 2012Oct 11, 2029233.5y left
10001315low-latency electric vehicle CMOS management systemToyotaDec 14, 2011Jan 28, 2029292.8y left
10000555System for scalable signal transmission in AI-driven networksTSMCJan 28, 2011Dec 19, 202983.7y left
10000558Method for modular wireless communication using nano-scaleTSMCSep 26, 2011Oct 18, 2029193.5y left
10000587System for configurable neural network processing with RFTSMCDec 28, 2012Apr 24, 2029183.0y left
10004799Apparatus for enhanced data encoding in analog systemsVisaMay 16, 2013Jun 25, 2029373.2y left

Why These Expirations Matter

When a U.S. patent expires, its claims enter the public domain. For pharmaceutical patents, that is the trigger that lets generic manufacturers file an Abbreviated New Drug Application under the FDA approval process using the brand drug\'s safety data — a pathway that typically delivers 80–95% list-price drops within 12–18 months. For non-drug patents (semiconductors, consumer electronics, industrial equipment), expiration usually translates directly into competitive entry without the regulatory delay.

Cross-reference any drug-related expiration on this page with the FDA Orange Book, which lists all currently in-force exclusivities and patents tied to approved drug products. The Orange Book exclusivity dates can extend market protection past the patent expiration shown here.

How 2029 Compares to Adjacent Years

The previous expiration year, 2028, saw 108 patents lose protection, and the following year, 2030, has 113 on the books — putting 2029 below both neighbors as a quieter year in the cycle.

How These Expirations Are Calculated

Each expiration date is computed from USPTO patent records using the standard 20-years-from-earliest-non-provisional-filing rule. Patent Term Adjustments (granted to compensate for USPTO processing delays) and Patent Term Extensions (granted under the Hatch-Waxman Act for time lost during FDA review) are applied where present in the federal record. For pharmaceutical patents, FDA-granted exclusivities can extend market protection past the patent expiry shown here — those are tracked separately on each drug profile. Read the full methodology for the data pipeline and known limitations.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many patents are expiring in 2029?

106 U.S. utility patents tracked by PatentCliff are scheduled to lose protection in 2029. That count comes directly from USPTO records using the standard 20-years-from-earliest-non-provisional-filing rule, with Patent Term Adjustments and Patent Term Extensions applied where the federal record specifies them.

Which companies have the most patents expiring in 2029?

Amazon leads with 6 patents, followed by Google (5), Johnson & Johnson (5), Pfizer (5). Concentrated expirations in a single assignee often track to a specific product family — pharmaceutical compound families, semiconductor process generations, or consumer electronics platforms tend to cluster.

What happens when a U.S. patent expires?

When a patent expires, the technology it covers enters the public domain. Anyone can manufacture, use, or sell products based on the expired patent without licensing or royalty payments. For drug patents specifically, expiration is a precondition for generic competition — but FDA-granted exclusivities can extend market protection past patent expiry, and method-of-use patents may remain in force even after the compound patent expires. For non-drug patents, expiration is more straightforward and typically translates into immediate competitive entry.

Are these dates final?

The expiration dates shown reflect the current USPTO record as of 2026-04-10. Dates can shift in two ways: USPTO can grant a Patent Term Adjustment correcting for prosecution delays, or the manufacturer can secure a Hatch-Waxman Patent Term Extension on a drug patent that compensates for FDA review time. Both adjustments appear in the federal record and are reflected here when present. Always confirm against the live USPTO record before making a downstream decision.

Where can I verify these patent expirations?

Every patent in the table below carries its USPTO patent number. You can verify any individual patent through USPTO Patent Public Search (ppubs.uspto.gov), Google Patents, or — for drugs — the FDA Orange Book listings. The federal source is always authoritative; this page is a structured presentation of those records, not an independent calculation.

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Sources: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PatentsView, Open Data Portal) and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (Orange Book). Public-domain federal data. Cite as: "PatentCliff, April 2026 reading. Data: USPTO + FDA Orange Book."

Last updated 2026-04-10 · 106 patents tracked for 2029.

The this entity category groups every U.S. pharmaceutical patent expirations entity sharing this attribute. The list above is the data; the paragraphs below explain what the grouping means against the broader the FDA Orange Book and USPTO patent records distribution and how to read the relative rankings within the category.

For readers using this category as a starting point, the per-entity detail pages linked from the table above carry the underlying the FDA Orange Book and USPTO patent records data in full. The category-level view is the filter; the per-entity pages are the actual answer.