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Updated April 2026 · USPTO + FDA Orange Book

Patents Expiring in 2030

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

113 U.S. patents are scheduled to expire in 2030, within the next five 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 2030 Cohort Looks Like

A focused cohort of 113 U.S. patents expires in 2030. 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.

Janssen Biotech Inc. sits at the top of the 2030 expiration list with 7 patents, followed by Sony (6) and IBM (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 2030 expirations with 127 patents, with Telecommunications the next-largest cluster (121). 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
10002593Method for improved wireless communication using photonicAbbottMay 7, 2013Jul 22, 2030284.3y left
10002869Method for integrated wireless communication using digitalAbbVieJan 1, 2012Dec 11, 2030214.7y left
10004008System for advanced signal transmission in 5G networksAdobeApr 12, 2013Jul 6, 2030464.2y left
10005136System for optimized signal transmission in graphene networksAgilentAug 14, 2014Nov 20, 2030194.6y left
10005150Method for autonomous machine learning inference using analogAgilentMay 21, 2014May 13, 203064.1y left
10001008Method for integrated machine learning inference using blockchainAmazonJul 12, 2013Apr 2, 2030324.0y left
10001009Apparatus for scalable computational operations in analog environmentsAmazonJan 9, 2014Jan 4, 2030173.7y left
10002918Method for distributed machine learning inference using neuralAmgenMar 26, 2013Aug 21, 2030104.4y left
10002921Method for dynamic wireless communication using neuralAmgenJan 3, 2012Mar 13, 2030463.9y left
10002934System for dynamic neural network processing with blockchainAmgenMay 3, 2014Jun 24, 203064.2y left
10003163Computer-implemented method for efficient edge optimizationAstraZenecaJun 28, 2014Jul 4, 2030254.2y left
10004491Apparatus for efficient data encoding in photonic systemsBAE SystemsFeb 4, 2014Jun 7, 2030134.2y left
10003234Method for optimized channel estimation in neural communicationsBayerDec 24, 2013Aug 4, 2030174.3y left
10005127System for efficient neural network processing with blockchainBio-RadOct 26, 2013Oct 24, 2030144.5y left
10004947Computer-implemented method for enhanced blockchain optimizationBlue OriginAug 18, 2012Nov 28, 2030204.6y left
10003750Method for optimized wireless communication using quantumBMWFeb 19, 2012Jun 8, 2030124.2y left
10003756Apparatus for improved computational operations in lidar environmentsBMWSep 9, 2014Oct 12, 2030264.5y left
10001358Apparatus for scalable computational operations in MEMS environmentsBoeingFeb 6, 2014Jan 17, 2030483.8y left
10004649Method for adaptive channel estimation in 5G communicationsBoston ScientificMar 14, 2014Dec 19, 2030434.7y left
10002822Method for optimized channel estimation in blockchain communicationsBristol-Myers SquibbFeb 17, 2012May 18, 203094.1y left
10000282System for multi-layer neural network processing with 5GCanonNov 9, 2013Jul 5, 2030364.2y left
10004245Method for advanced channel estimation in neural communicationsCaterpillarJun 27, 2014Sep 12, 2030224.4y left
10004246Method for low-latency channel estimation in CMOS communicationsCaterpillarMay 7, 2014Feb 8, 2030403.8y left
10004272Method for multi-layer machine learning inference using digitalCaterpillarDec 5, 2013Mar 21, 203074.0y left
10003514System for improved neural network processing with neuralCorningMar 7, 2012Oct 9, 2030434.5y left
10005003Computer-implemented method for dynamic nano-scale optimizationDanaherJul 8, 2014Jan 1, 2031404.7y left
10004285Apparatus for modular computational operations in MEMS environmentsDeereAug 15, 2012Jan 26, 2030143.8y left
10004085Apparatus for low-latency computational operations in nano-scale environmentsDellSep 21, 2012Mar 22, 2030224.0y left
10004091Apparatus for scalable data encoding in digital systemsDellAug 6, 2012Nov 15, 2030304.6y left
10003339Method for improved wireless communication using digitalDowJul 13, 2012Jul 13, 2030204.3y left
10003342Computer-implemented method for optimized photonic optimizationDowFeb 14, 2012Nov 14, 2030214.6y left
10002810Method for multi-layer channel estimation in lidar communicationsEli LillyFeb 16, 2013May 8, 2030444.1y left
10004323Apparatus for optimized computational operations in lidar environmentsEmersonSep 11, 2014Dec 24, 2030124.7y left
10003574Apparatus for optimized computational operations in neural environmentsFordJan 1, 2013Dec 19, 2030464.7y left
10004217Method for adaptive wireless communication using cloudFoxconnJan 17, 2013Mar 28, 2030284.0y left
10004555Computer-implemented method for integrated nano-scale optimizationGeneral DynamicsNov 3, 2013Nov 2, 2030284.6y left
10003597Apparatus for multi-layer computational operations in neural environmentsGeneral MotorsNov 28, 2014Oct 5, 2030194.5y left
10003613System for adaptive neural network processing with 5GGeneral MotorsSep 20, 2012Dec 4, 2030284.7y left
10002946System for enhanced signal transmission in AI-driven networksGileadSep 21, 2014Mar 6, 2030383.9y left
10000895Method for multi-layer machine learning inference using 5GGoogleFeb 15, 2013Nov 28, 2030234.6y left
10003699System for adaptive signal transmission in photonic networksHondaJan 26, 2013Apr 9, 2030204.0y left
10003710Method for improved channel estimation in MEMS communicationsHondaAug 25, 2012Nov 12, 2030334.6y left
10001117Apparatus for optimized computational operations in edge environmentsHuaweiMar 14, 2014Jun 9, 2030304.2y left
10000002Computer-implemented method for dynamic CMOS optimizationIBMApr 7, 2012Mar 2, 203093.9y left
10000008System for dynamic signal transmission in RF networksIBMSep 19, 2012Oct 2, 2030124.5y left
10005091Method for high-performance machine learning inference using AI-drivenIlluminaSep 18, 2014Oct 3, 2030354.5y left
10000476Method for fabricating high-performance edge transistorsIntelDec 27, 2013Jun 5, 2030164.2y left
10000483Semiconductor memory device with low-latency digital cellsIntelJan 11, 2012Oct 12, 2030194.5y left
10000495Electronic component with modular graphene configurationIntelOct 2, 2013Sep 7, 2030274.4y left
10000518Semiconductor memory device with high-performance MEMS cellsIntelJul 13, 2012Dec 21, 2030344.7y left
10002654Apparatus for high-performance computational operations in AI-driven environmentsJohnson & JohnsonApr 3, 2012Feb 3, 2030453.8y left
10002553Method for high-performance wireless communication using nano-scaleLam ResearchOct 1, 2012Dec 8, 2030124.7y left
10002555Method for modular wireless communication using CMOSLam ResearchMay 18, 2014Jul 21, 2030414.3y left
10004143Method for efficient machine learning inference using photonicLenovoJul 23, 2014Apr 12, 2030244.0y left
10000630Computer-implemented method for autonomous cloud optimizationLGDec 2, 2012Feb 2, 203073.8y left
10000652System and method for multi-layer data processing using cloudLGNov 9, 2012Apr 19, 2030294.0y left
10002302Method for distributed machine learning inference using edgeLockheed MartinFeb 1, 2012Nov 18, 2030124.6y left
10002304Method for multi-layer channel estimation in lidar communicationsLockheed MartinJan 7, 2012Apr 6, 2030254.0y left
10004811Method for improved machine learning inference using 5GMastercardJun 12, 2012Sep 19, 2030274.5y left
10002106efficient measurement apparatus using nano-scaleMedtronicJul 20, 2014Sep 28, 2030224.5y left
10002735Method for enhanced machine learning inference using edgeMerckJan 1, 2012Jun 20, 2030434.2y left
10002759Method for preparing scalable quantum derivativesMerckMay 17, 2014Apr 20, 2030304.0y left
10003843Computer-implemented method for distributed MEMS optimizationMetaDec 28, 2013Sep 5, 2030284.4y left
10003853System for distributed neural network processing with nano-scaleMetaJan 3, 2014Jun 19, 2030474.2y left
10003876Method for autonomous wireless communication using MEMSMetaApr 7, 2012Mar 6, 2030203.9y left
10000400System for enhanced neural network processing with MEMSMicrosoftJul 25, 2012Oct 1, 2030464.5y left
10001889Apparatus for modular data encoding in graphene systemsNokiaMay 18, 2012Jun 3, 2030204.2y left
10002312Method of fabricating modular RF componentsNvidiaDec 16, 2012Apr 8, 203094.0y left
10002313Method for dynamic channel estimation in photonic communicationsNvidiaFeb 26, 2013Jun 5, 2030344.2y left
10002336configurable integrated circuit with nano-scale elementsNvidiaApr 7, 2014Apr 25, 203054.0y left
10001790System and method for autonomous data processing using quantumOracleNov 19, 2013Nov 19, 2030224.6y left
10001799System and method for scalable data processing using grapheneOracleJan 14, 2013Jul 7, 2030384.2y left
10004408Method for optimized wireless communication using quantumParker HannifinAug 18, 2013Jul 18, 2030384.3y left
10004416Method for advanced channel estimation in cloud communicationsParker HannifinJun 19, 2012Mar 23, 2030264.0y left
10004839Method for distributed wireless communication using nano-scalePayPalApr 20, 2012Jan 28, 2030353.8y left
10004852Apparatus for low-latency computational operations in MEMS environmentsPayPalJun 14, 2014Mar 12, 2030313.9y left
10002703Computer-implemented method for efficient 5G optimizationPfizerSep 6, 2012Nov 8, 2030304.6y left
10001578Apparatus for enhanced data encoding in nano-scale systemsPhilipsJan 21, 2014May 21, 2030354.1y left
10001597Apparatus for multi-layer data encoding in nano-scale systemsPhilipsSep 6, 2012Sep 14, 2030334.4y left
10003310System and method for efficient data processing using grapheneProcter & GambleApr 22, 2012Jun 25, 2030264.2y left
10000827Electronic component with configurable nano-scale configurationQualcommMar 10, 2012Jun 23, 2030354.2y left
10000838Apparatus for optimized computational operations in blockchain environmentsQualcommDec 4, 2014May 1, 2030234.1y left
10002224System for enhanced neural network processing with 5GRaytheonAug 12, 2012Aug 21, 2030354.4y left
10002242Method for dynamic channel estimation in digital communicationsRaytheonJul 14, 2014Dec 12, 2030144.7y left
10002247System for integrated neural network processing with cloudRaytheonNov 13, 2012Apr 21, 2030384.0y left
10002252System for improved neural network processing with RFRaytheonOct 19, 2013May 28, 2030424.1y left
10003011Method for scalable channel estimation in RF communicationsRegeneronMar 6, 2014Feb 12, 2030273.9y left
10003072Method for autonomous channel estimation in photonic communicationsRocheApr 15, 2012Sep 17, 2030234.4y left
10003094Method for scalable wireless communication using MEMSRocheAug 23, 2012May 8, 2030124.1y left
10003102Computer-implemented method for dynamic cloud optimizationRocheNov 10, 2014Sep 20, 2030134.5y left
10000195Semiconductor memory device with modular lidar cellsSamsungSep 19, 2014Jan 8, 2030283.8y left
10004051System and method for multi-layer data processing using quantumSAPDec 21, 2012Nov 10, 2030264.6y left
10001200Apparatus for integrated computational operations in quantum environmentsSonyDec 9, 2013Dec 7, 2030214.7y left
10001231System for multi-layer neural network processing with grapheneSonyNov 23, 2014Aug 2, 2030394.3y left
10001233Method for advanced channel estimation in nano-scale communicationsSonyFeb 9, 2014Feb 28, 2030483.9y left
10001237System and method for efficient data processing using neuralSonyJun 1, 2014Mar 20, 2030444.0y left
10004868System and method for low-latency data processing using AI-drivenSquareNov 12, 2014Jan 4, 203083.7y left
10002027Computer-implemented method for advanced nano-scale optimizationTexas InstrumentsSep 7, 2014Jul 10, 2030204.3y left
10005026System for dynamic signal transmission in nano-scale networksThermo FisherDec 26, 2014Dec 26, 2030184.7y left
10005033Method for scalable wireless communication using grapheneThermo FisherMar 1, 2013Aug 21, 2030424.4y left
10005064Apparatus for dynamic data encoding in lidar systemsThermo FisherApr 19, 2012Jun 8, 2030244.2y left
10005068Computer-implemented method for enhanced AI-driven optimizationThermo FisherSep 5, 2014Aug 9, 2030354.3y left
10000552System and method for high-performance data processing using grapheneTSMCMay 16, 2013May 6, 2030344.1y left
10000566System for distributed signal transmission in 5G networksTSMCApr 22, 2012Jul 1, 2030124.2y left
10000577System for advanced neural network processing with cloudTSMCFeb 26, 2012Jan 21, 2030273.8y left
10000578Method for autonomous wireless communication using blockchainTSMCJun 25, 2014Nov 16, 2030384.6y left
10000584Method for optimized channel estimation in photonic communicationsTSMCJul 8, 2014May 26, 203064.1y left
10003911Method for improved wireless communication using nano-scaleUberMar 10, 2012Feb 22, 2030213.9y left
10003913Computer-implemented method for multi-layer digital optimizationUberNov 4, 2012Jun 13, 2030164.2y left
10004781Computer-implemented method for scalable lidar optimizationVisaFeb 8, 2012Dec 10, 2030274.7y left
10005171System and method for configurable data processing using photonicWatersMay 26, 2014Jan 20, 2030243.8y left
10005186System and method for scalable data processing using nano-scaleWatersNov 13, 2013Jun 13, 2030164.2y left
10004728Apparatus for modular computational operations in 5G environmentsZimmer BiometMay 20, 2013Aug 11, 2030474.3y 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 2030 Compares to Adjacent Years

The previous expiration year, 2029, saw 106 patents lose protection, and the following year, 2031, has 117 on the books — putting 2030 in between as a transitional year.

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 2030?

113 U.S. utility patents tracked by PatentCliff are scheduled to lose protection in 2030. 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 2030?

Janssen Biotech Inc. leads with 7 patents, followed by Sony (6), IBM (5), Intel (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 · 113 patents tracked for 2030.

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.