Apple's Patent Grants Declined in 2025 as Innovation Slows

Published: 3 days ago (January 13, 2026 at 05:00 AM EST)

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Source: MacRumors

Patent Activity Overview

Apple’s U.S. patent activity declined sharply in 2025 amid a broader slowdown in patent filings, according to newly released data from IFI CLAIMS Patent Services.

Grant Numbers

The data shows that Apple was granted 2,722 U.S. patents in 2025, down from 3,082 in 2024, a year-over-year decline of roughly 12% t…

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