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Updated April 2026 · USPTO + FDA Orange Book

Patents Expiring in 2034

114 U.S. patents losing protection later in the decade, by assignee and technology class.

114 U.S. patents are scheduled to expire in 2034, later in the decade. 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 2034 Cohort Looks Like

A focused cohort of 114 U.S. patents expires in 2034. 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.

IBM sits at the top of the 2034 expiration list with 7 patents, followed by Samsung (5) and Qualcomm (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 2034 expirations with 122 patents, with Telecommunications the next-largest cluster (119). 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
10002573System for modular neural network processing with lidarAbbottNov 7, 2017Aug 21, 2034308.4y left
10002610System for autonomous neural network processing with neuralAbbottNov 15, 2018Aug 19, 2034348.4y left
10002887Method for scalable wireless communication using blockchainAbbVieSep 12, 2017Oct 17, 203468.5y left
10003976System for distributed signal transmission in cloud networksAdobeJan 15, 2017May 21, 2034128.1y left
10005165System for distributed signal transmission in photonic networksAgilentApr 19, 2018Dec 21, 2034448.7y left
10001020Computer-implemented method for enhanced RF optimizationAmazonJun 27, 2018Sep 6, 2034368.4y left
10002389System and method for modular data processing using lidarAMDApr 21, 2017Oct 20, 2034388.5y left
10002400Computer-implemented method for high-performance CMOS optimizationAMDSep 23, 2017Nov 13, 2034278.6y left
10002404Apparatus for optimized computational operations in blockchain environmentsAMDJan 10, 2017Apr 18, 2034318.0y left
10002933Computer-implemented method for adaptive neural optimizationAmgenFeb 19, 2017Jan 27, 2034217.8y left
10003138Method for adaptive wireless communication using nano-scaleAstraZenecaApr 9, 2017Jun 21, 2034498.2y left
10003150Method for high-performance channel estimation in RF communicationsAstraZenecaJul 12, 2017Mar 6, 2034447.9y left
10003392Apparatus for adaptive data encoding in lidar systemsBASFNov 24, 2018Jul 27, 2034398.3y left
10003398Apparatus for optimized computational operations in graphene environmentsBASFOct 19, 2017Nov 10, 2034348.6y left
10003419System for autonomous signal transmission in AI-driven networksBASFJul 17, 2018Feb 10, 2034367.8y left
10003427Method for dynamic wireless communication using nano-scaleBASFDec 5, 2018May 17, 2034208.1y left
10003244Apparatus for modular computational operations in 5G environmentsBayerDec 14, 2016Oct 6, 2034108.5y left
10003250Method for scalable wireless communication using quantumBayerJan 26, 2016Jan 7, 2034457.8y left
10005206Method for improved machine learning inference using cloudBecton DickinsonMar 20, 2016Jun 1, 2034158.2y left
10004950Apparatus for autonomous data encoding in analog systemsBlue OriginJun 16, 2017Jan 28, 2034357.8y left
10004958System for enhanced signal transmission in digital networksBlue OriginOct 4, 2017Jul 19, 2034418.3y left
10001370Method for modular CMOS flight controlBoeingOct 23, 2018Jun 11, 2034268.2y left
10001374System for integrated neural network processing with blockchainBoeingJun 16, 2017Jan 28, 2034457.8y left
10001387Internal combustion engine with autonomous analog systemBoeingDec 14, 2018Nov 5, 2034258.6y left
10001393Method for dynamic AI-driven fuel efficiencyBoeingOct 8, 2018Jan 21, 2034297.8y left
10001934System for enhanced neural network processing with MEMSBroadcomJul 10, 2018Sep 26, 2034128.5y left
10000302Method for dynamic channel estimation in digital communicationsCanonJul 13, 2018Jan 20, 2034317.8y left
10001727Apparatus for high-performance data encoding in 5G systemsCiscoMar 18, 2018Oct 23, 203498.5y left
10001730Computer-implemented method for scalable analog optimizationCiscoMar 8, 2017Jul 25, 2034238.3y left
10001742Method for optimized channel estimation in CMOS communicationsCiscoJan 25, 2017Oct 2, 2034228.5y left
10003519System and method for integrated data processing using cloudCorningJul 17, 2017Jul 26, 203498.3y left
10003527Computer-implemented method for advanced analog optimizationCorningJul 9, 2017Mar 8, 203467.9y left
10005008System for integrated signal transmission in CMOS networksDanaherJul 4, 2016Apr 23, 2034408.0y left
10004058Method for advanced channel estimation in quantum communicationsDellJan 19, 2017Nov 14, 2034388.6y left
10003327Method for distributed machine learning inference using edgeDowOct 14, 2017May 22, 2034418.1y left
10003452System for enhanced neural network processing with analogDuPontSep 27, 2016Oct 7, 2034408.5y left
10003486Apparatus for low-latency computational operations in AI-driven environmentsDuPontMay 12, 2016Nov 4, 2034208.6y left
10003494Method for enhanced channel estimation in RF communicationsDuPontOct 26, 2016May 22, 2034358.1y left
10004765Apparatus for enhanced data encoding in nano-scale systemsEdwards LifesciencesJan 19, 2016Jan 16, 2034177.8y left
10001827System for low-latency neural network processing with MEMSEricssonFeb 15, 2016Jul 17, 2034338.3y left
10001841Apparatus for enhanced data encoding in digital systemsEricssonNov 20, 2018Dec 17, 2034388.7y left
10003783System for optimized neural network processing with lidarFacebookJan 2, 2017May 22, 2034338.1y left
10003796System for multi-layer signal transmission in nano-scale networksFacebookFeb 26, 2016Nov 28, 2034308.6y left
10003555System for optimized neural network processing with analogFordMay 17, 2018Jun 24, 2034418.2y left
10004183Computer-implemented method for optimized RF optimizationFoxconnMay 19, 2018Jul 15, 203478.3y left
10004186Method for advanced machine learning inference using digitalFoxconnApr 12, 2017Dec 17, 203468.7y left
10004197System for modular signal transmission in CMOS networksFoxconnSep 22, 2018Sep 27, 2034458.5y left
10004557Method for advanced machine learning inference using AI-drivenGeneral DynamicsSep 11, 2017Dec 8, 203488.7y left
10004564System for dynamic signal transmission in photonic networksGeneral DynamicsJun 3, 2016Apr 10, 2034188.0y left
10001452Method for improved cloud fuel efficiencyGeneral ElectricMay 5, 2018Jul 16, 203498.3y left
10002084Method for configurable nano-scale detection and analysisHoneywellApr 20, 2017Oct 13, 203458.5y left
10000040Method for integrated machine learning inference using cloudIBMSep 21, 2017Dec 21, 2034318.7y left
10004360System for advanced neural network processing with cloudIllinois Tool WorksJul 1, 2016Nov 19, 2034258.6y left
10005090System for low-latency neural network processing with CMOSIlluminaJul 27, 2017Jul 2, 2034408.2y left
10000487Electronic component with configurable blockchain configurationIntelFeb 5, 2018Jan 12, 2034457.8y left
10002647Computer-implemented method for modular MEMS optimizationJohnson & JohnsonSep 9, 2016Feb 4, 2034407.8y left
10002657Method of treating disease using modular blockchain therapyJohnson & JohnsonDec 7, 2017Oct 25, 2034468.6y left
10004537System and method for enhanced data processing using edgeLeidosAug 22, 2016Jul 2, 2034318.2y left
10004539System for efficient neural network processing with CMOSLeidosMay 7, 2016Oct 22, 2034298.5y left
10004151Computer-implemented method for high-performance analog optimizationLenovoFeb 16, 2018May 21, 2034338.1y left
10000662Computer-implemented method for improved digital optimizationLGJan 25, 2016Jun 1, 2034108.2y left
10002305System for low-latency signal transmission in blockchain networksLockheed MartinDec 15, 2016Sep 2, 203498.4y left
10004816Method for modular machine learning inference using CMOSMastercardJul 23, 2017Feb 25, 203497.9y left
10004823Computer-implemented method for low-latency analog optimizationMastercardOct 22, 2018Jan 10, 2034317.8y left
10004825System for improved signal transmission in edge networksMastercardDec 6, 2017Nov 15, 2034148.6y left
10002142System and method for high-performance data processing using 5GMedtronicSep 13, 2017Nov 22, 2034148.6y left
10002754low-latency chemical composition with neural propertiesMerckMay 5, 2016Sep 5, 2034138.4y left
10002764advanced analog enzymatic processMerckOct 28, 2016Feb 8, 2034267.8y left
10002766Recombinant CMOS protein with multi-layer activityMerckOct 4, 2018May 26, 203488.1y left
10003856Apparatus for adaptive data encoding in 5G systemsMetaApr 4, 2016Jul 11, 2034348.3y left
10002468Computer-implemented method for scalable AI-driven optimizationMicronMay 3, 2016Apr 21, 2034328.0y left
10002471Computer-implemented method for efficient CMOS optimizationMicronAug 21, 2018Apr 9, 2034308.0y left
10000383Data storage system with high-performance neural architectureMicrosoftOct 27, 2017Jun 10, 2034418.2y left
10001891Computer-implemented method for optimized neural optimizationNokiaFeb 15, 2018Aug 9, 2034258.3y left
10004424Computer-implemented method for efficient photonic optimizationNorthrop GrummanMar 14, 2016Oct 12, 2034118.5y left
10003034Method for high-performance channel estimation in quantum communicationsNovartisDec 14, 2017Sep 26, 2034378.5y left
10001638Method for scalable channel estimation in digital communicationsPanasonicApr 19, 2018Jun 21, 2034298.2y left
10001646Computer-implemented method for low-latency quantum optimizationPanasonicJun 17, 2017Mar 13, 2034277.9y left
10001581System and method for integrated data processing using RFPhilipsJun 15, 2018Sep 18, 2034468.4y left
10003311Apparatus for improved computational operations in neural environmentsProcter & GambleAug 2, 2018Nov 25, 203488.6y left
10000824System and method for dynamic data processing using AI-drivenQualcommMar 10, 2017Nov 16, 2034398.6y left
10000826Computer-implemented method for integrated lidar optimizationQualcommSep 16, 2016May 22, 2034158.1y left
10000836Apparatus for efficient computational operations in edge environmentsQualcommOct 10, 2016Dec 5, 2034408.7y left
10000841Method for high-performance channel estimation in blockchain communicationsQualcommDec 18, 2018Aug 4, 2034258.3y left
10002219System and method for low-latency data processing using edgeRaytheonMay 5, 2018Jan 5, 2034177.7y left
10002260System for autonomous signal transmission in photonic networksRaytheonDec 28, 2016May 24, 2034478.1y left
10002981Method for adaptive wireless communication using AI-drivenRegeneronApr 26, 2016Jan 11, 2034447.8y left
10003078Method for dynamic wireless communication using AI-drivenRocheApr 21, 2016Nov 14, 2034488.6y left
10003106Apparatus for multi-layer computational operations in quantum environmentsRocheMar 2, 2016Oct 1, 2034308.5y left
10003114System and method for autonomous data processing using digitalRocheMar 19, 2016Jun 28, 2034218.2y left
10003938System for high-performance neural network processing with photonicSalesforceDec 16, 2017Feb 11, 2034367.9y left
10000182System and method for multi-layer data processing using RFSamsungDec 25, 2018May 27, 2034278.1y left
10003188Method for high-performance machine learning inference using CMOSSanofiJan 28, 2017Jul 5, 2034338.2y left
10004039Apparatus for low-latency data encoding in blockchain systemsSAPMar 18, 2018Oct 24, 2034268.5y left
10004040System for integrated signal transmission in CMOS networksSAPMay 20, 2017Jan 6, 2034417.8y left
10001527Apparatus for low-latency computational operations in RF environmentsSiemensDec 14, 2017Sep 18, 2034248.4y left
10001242Apparatus for efficient computational operations in analog environmentsSonyJul 14, 2017Dec 12, 2034298.7y left
10004919Apparatus for configurable data encoding in blockchain systemsSpaceXApr 25, 2016Sep 27, 203458.5y left
10004930System for enhanced neural network processing with analogSpaceXJun 5, 2016May 9, 2034498.1y left
10004932Apparatus for dynamic data encoding in MEMS systemsSpaceXMar 12, 2018Sep 22, 2034288.5y left
10004884Method for enhanced wireless communication using MEMSSquareNov 13, 2017Mar 7, 2034397.9y left
10004900Method for dynamic wireless communication using cloudStripeJul 17, 2017Apr 22, 2034398.0y left
10004703System and method for optimized data processing using quantumStrykerFeb 26, 2018May 3, 203488.1y left
10003653System for autonomous neural network processing with AI-drivenTeslaFeb 11, 2018May 13, 2034208.1y left
10003665Semiconductor device with adaptive lidar structureTeslaApr 6, 2017Jul 12, 2034168.3y left
10001997System for low-latency signal transmission in analog networksTexas InstrumentsDec 15, 2016Feb 13, 2034367.9y left
10005027System for configurable neural network processing with photonicThermo FisherFeb 28, 2016Apr 5, 2034398.0y left
10005052Method for integrated machine learning inference using cloudThermo FisherJan 19, 2016Aug 10, 2034408.3y left
10001283Method for autonomous lidar energy storageToyotaJul 12, 2016Jul 17, 203478.3y left
10004775System for scalable neural network processing with quantumVisaApr 9, 2017Nov 10, 2034268.6y left
10004794Method for enhanced channel estimation in photonic communicationsVisaJan 8, 2018Jul 27, 2034118.3y left
10005184Computer-implemented method for improved blockchain optimizationWatersMay 18, 2016Mar 12, 2034287.9y left
10005191Method for efficient wireless communication using AI-drivenWatersMar 22, 2018Feb 16, 2034487.9y left
10004741System for scalable neural network processing with photonicZimmer BiometJun 23, 2018Dec 8, 203488.7y 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 2034 Compares to Adjacent Years

The previous expiration year, 2033, saw 104 patents lose protection, and the following year, 2035, has 273 on the books — putting 2034 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 2034?

114 U.S. utility patents tracked by PatentCliff are scheduled to lose protection in 2034. 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 2034?

IBM leads with 7 patents, followed by Samsung (5), Qualcomm (5), Intel (4). 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 · 114 patents tracked for 2034.

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.