What Did The Patent Landscape of 3D Printing  Look Like?

Embark on a fascinating exploration of the 3D Printing patent landscape, where innovation converges with intellectual property. With nearly 3.4 million patents globally, 3D Printing stands as a beacon of transformative technology.

Join us as we dissect trends, applications, top countries, and leading innovators shaping the future of this dynamic industry. From the evolution of patent success to the strategic insights of assignees, this analysis provides a comprehensive view of the digital revolution in 3D Printing. Get ready to delve into a world where ideas become reality with the power of additive manufacturing.

3D Printing has a total of nearly 3,413,764, patents globally. Out of 3,413,764 patents, approximately 1237664  patents are Active. 

Join us on this journey to uncover the patent landscape of 3D Printing and gain insights into the future of digital innovation.    

Patent-Application Success Trend Year Wise in 3D Printing

This chart shows the number of applications filed and the number of grants from these applications. Grant rate is a good indicator to identify successful applications and the graph helps to understand the progress in the technology area.

Detailed Patent Portfolio Of 3D Printing

Publication Type	Simple Legal Status	Legal State	Count of Publications
APPLICATION	DEAD	NON-PAYMENT	282663
		EXPIRED	258803
		LAPSED	224409
		WITHDRAWN	193126
		REJECTED	152339
		DISCONTINUATION	91091
		CEASED	45093
		ABANDONED	25670
		REVOKED	18964
		DOUBLE	18964
	ACTIVE	GRANTED	509743
		P-REVOKED	18964
		RESTORATION	18964
	PENDING	EXAMINATION	226041
	PENDING	PUBLISHED	86980
	UNDETERMINED	UNDETERMINED	18964
PATENT	DEAD	NON-PAYMENT	297249
		EXPIRED	226141
		CEASED	90705
		WITHDRAWN	18964
		REVOKED	18964
		DISCONTINUATION	18964
		ABANDONED	18964
		REJECTED	18964
		DOUBLE	18964
	ACTIVE	GRANTED	523684
		RESTORATION	18964
		P-REVOKED	18964
	PENDING	EXAMINATION	18964
	PENDING	PUBLISHED	18964
	UNDETERMINED	UNDETERMINED	18964
UTILITY MODEL	ACTIVE	GRANTED	52525
		RESTORATION	18964
		P-REVOKED	18964
	DEAD	NON-PAYMENT	24329
		EXPIRED	18964
		DOUBLE	18964
		REVOKED	18964
		WITHDRAWN	18964
		ABANDONED	18964
		CEASED	18964
		REJECTED	18964
	PENDING	PUBLISHED	18964
	PENDING	EXAMINATION	18964
OTHERS	ACTIVE	GRANTED	18964
	DEAD	EXPIRED	18964
		CEASED	18964
		REVOKED	18964
DESIGN	ACTIVE	GRANTED	18964
DESIGN	DEAD	EXPIRED	18964

Who Were The Leading Patent Filers Countries in 3D Printing

Top Publications In The Domain With Their Forward Citation Frequency

The table below depicts the patents with most number of forward citations. These patents are likely to be the source of advancement in the domain and can be considered as valuable and core inventions.

Publication Number	Year Wise Break Down					Count of Citing Patents
Publication Number	< 2006	2006-2010	2011-2015	2016-2020	>2020	Count of Citing Patents
US-5892900-A	1012	1726	1436	934	364	5472
US-7674650-B2	0	111	1643	2093	408	4255
US-20070108446-A1	0	148	1673	2004	329	4154
US-20060113549-A1	0	139	1591	1949	311	3990
US-7732819-B2	0	86	1560	1991	338	3975
US-7402506-B2	0	108	1573	1947	277	3905
US-20080006877-A1	0	100	1550	1933	309	3892
US-20080129195-A1	0	98	1552	1934	308	3892
US-20080182358-A1	0	101	1557	1953	280	3891
US-20060170111-A1	1	97	1564	1943	266	3871

Technology Domain-wise Patent Trend in 3D Printing

The chart above distributes patents filed in 3D Printing on the basis of the technology protected in patents. This helps to understand the most frequently used concepts and the key focus areas in the technology space.

IPC Classification Wise Patent Trends in 3D Printing

The table below represents the top 10 market domains according to their IPC classification where inventors believed it was critical to safeguard certain technical inventions.

IPC Classification	Number of Applications	Number of Granted	% Granted
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES; ELECTRIC SOLID STATE DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR (H01L)	273989	140248	51
TYPEWRITERS; SELECTIVE PRINTING MECHANISMS, i.e. MECHANISMS PRINTING OTHERWISE THAN FROM A FORME; CORRECTION OF TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS (B41J)	235676	125746	53
ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (G06F)	179484	88296	49
ELECTROGRAPHY; ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY; MAGNETOGRAPHY (G03G)	154680	86268	56
PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION (H04N)	143720	75602	53
SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING (B29C)	127046	65455	52
COATING COMPOSITIONS, e.g. PAINTS, VARNISHES OR LACQUERS; FILLING PASTES; CHEMICAL PAINT OR INK REMOVERS; INKS; CORRECTING FLUIDS; WOODSTAINS; PASTES OR SOLIDS FOR COLOURING OR PRINTING; USE OF MATERIALS THEREFOR (C09D)	117425	59013	50
LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM (B32B)	106167	50097	47
OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS, OR APPARATUS (G02B)	95946	47710	50
PRINTING, DUPLICATING, MARKING, OR COPYING PROCESSES; COLOUR PRINTING (B41M)	89596	44976	50

Standardized Current Assignees of 3D Printing

Conclusion

The patent landscape of 3D Printing is a testament to the rapid evolution and global impact of this groundbreaking technology. From the success trends year-wise to the diverse geographical distribution of applications, it’s clear that 3D Printing is driving innovation worldwide. The top assignees and their contributions further highlight the competitive landscape within this dynamic industry.

As we delve into the challenges and advancements, it’s evident that 3D Printing continues to revolutionize industries and pave the way for a new era of digital manufacturing. Stay tuned for more updates on this ever-evolving technology.

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