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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Nov 3 2026
22,428 Patents
#1 in Saint Paul, MN
#1 in Minnesota
#16 in US
#37 in the World
3M Innovative Properties Company
Forward Citations = 517,918
12,337 inventors:
Saint Paul, MN, United States of America
3M Innovative Properties Company
Calculating rank
% Expired Patents = 18.0
CIPO Patents = 360
EPO Patents = 4,564
Trademarks = 655
Forward Citations = 517,918
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12,337 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):
Andrew John Ouderkirk (304 out of 558 patents)
John Allen Wheatley (177 out of 201 patents)
Matthew T Scholz (175 out of 185 patents)
4. Michael F Weber (172 out of 177 patents)
5. Audrey Anne Sherman (163 out of 180 patents)
6. Klaus Hintzer (162 out of 183 patents)
7. Naiyong Jing (158 out of 165 patents)
8. Thomas P Klun (157 out of 165 patents)
9. Michael Albert Haase (155 out of 155 patents)
10. Jerald K Rasmussen (144 out of 148 patents)
11. Babu Nana Gaddam (134 out of 140 patents)
12. Kenneth L Smith (129 out of 132 patents)
13. Douglas B Gundel (128 out of 128 patents)
14. Kevin Michael Lewandowski (125 out of 129 patents)
15. Richard M Flynn (122 out of 123 patents)
Core Competencies:
Optical Films
Adhesive Compositions
Respirators
Battery Technologies
Curable Compositions
Electrically Conductive Tape
Thermal Interface Layer
Polymers
Fluid Delivery Assembly
Catalysts
Abrasive Articles
Light Control Film
22,428 patents:
Company Overview
3M Innovative Properties Company, based in Saint Paul, MN, specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced optical films and adhesive compositions. The company is at the forefront of innovation in various technology domains, including respiratory protection, battery technologies, and curable compositions. With a strong emphasis on polymers and materials science, 3M Innovative Properties Company contributes significantly to industries such as healthcare, electronics, and automotive, enhancing product performance and safety through its cutting-edge solutions.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.
IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: 3M Innovative Properties Company. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/3m-innovative-properties-company
Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
360 patents (CIPO):
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
4,564 patents (EPO):
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]