Grade C Patent Portfolios
10 companies with average patent strength
Grade C means average patent portfolios with moderate coverage and mixed expiration timelines. Patent Strength Scores are calculated using USPTO PatentsView data.
All Grade C Companies
| Company | Patents | Score | Expiring 2yr | Expiring 5yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung | 130 | 61 | 7 | 19 |
| Huawei | 120 | 56 | 6 | 16 |
| 110 | 56 | 5 | 14 | |
| Microsoft | 100 | 55 | 4 | 10 |
| Canon | 90 | 52 | 3 | 9 |
| Amazon | 90 | 52 | 1 | 12 |
| Apple | 95 | 51 | 5 | 12 |
| General Electric | 85 | 51 | 4 | 7 |
| Qualcomm | 75 | 51 | 0 | 10 |
| Toyota | 70 | 50 | 1 | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Grade C (Average) indicates average patent portfolios with moderate coverage and mixed expiration timelines. The grade is based on portfolio size (30%), claims breadth (25%), time remaining (25%), and portfolio diversity (20%).
10 of 100 tracked companies currently have a Grade C Patent Strength Score, holding a combined 965 patents.
Grade C companies have weaker IP protection. Investors should assess whether the company relies on patents for competitive advantage, as their portfolio may not deter competitors or generate licensing revenue.
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