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Beckhoff Automation Gmbh

USPTO Granted Patents = 198

CIPO Patents = 51

EPO Patents = 192

Trademarks = 20

Forward Citations = 335

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175 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Hans Beckhoff (51 out of 63 patents)

Dirk Janssen (47 out of 48 patents)

Holger Büttner (41 out of 41 patents)

4. Thomas Rettig (37 out of 38 patents)

5. Erik Vonnahme (25 out of 25 patents)

6. Uwe Prüssmeier (24 out of 24 patents)

7. Thorsten Bunte (23 out of 23 patents)

8. Lukas Bentfeld (16 out of 16 patents)

9. Rolf Brinkmann (12 out of 12 patents)

10. Armin Pehlivan (12 out of 12 patents)

11. Guido Beckmann (11 out of 11 patents)

12. Clemens Maier (11 out of 11 patents)

13. Uwe Pruessmeier (11 out of 12 patents)

14. Thomas Morscher (10 out of 10 patents)

15. Jens Sachs (10 out of 11 patents)

198 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12455540 - Method of controlling an automation system having control redundancy, and automation system (2025-10-28),

2. 12409857 - Safety module for a safe drive control of a drive system in an automation system, drive system and automation system (2025-09-09),

3. 12332623 - Method for modifying a control software of an automation system (2025-06-17),

4. 12332610 - Method for updating a control program of an automation system with data migration of a program state of the control program (2025-06-17),

5. 12330294 - Driven linear axis and industrial robot (2025-06-17),

6. 12328089 - Method for controlling a planar drive system, and planar drive system (2025-06-10),

7. 12323078 - Method for controlling a planar drive system, and planar drive system (2025-06-03),

8. 12323023 - Method for controlling a planar drive system and planar drive system (2025-06-03),

9. 12316474 - Automation system having a subscriber structure, distributor and method for telegram transmission (2025-05-27),

10. 12316254 - Stator module for a linear transport system (2025-05-27),

11. 12308636 - System and field device (2025-05-20),

12. 12290920 - Arm module for a modular robot arm of an industrial robot (2025-05-06),

13. 12289022 - Planar drive system (2025-04-29),

14. 12286311 - Linear transport system with object transfer (2025-04-29),

15. 12285860 - Arm module for a modular robotic arm of an industrial robot (2025-04-29),

Beckhoff Automation GmbH is a global provider of advanced automation systems, headquartered in Verl, Germany. The company specializes in developing and manufacturing innovative control technology solutions for various industries. With a strong emphasis on PC-based control systems, Beckhoff offers a comprehensive range of products, including Industrial PCs, I/O systems, motors and drives, and software tools. Their solutions are known for their high performance, reliability, and flexibility, enabling customers to optimize their processes and improve productivity. Beckhoff Automation GmbH is committed to delivering state-of-the-art automation technology and continues to push the boundaries of automation innovation.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Dec 2 2025

198 Patents

#1 in Verl

#334 in Germany

#4,132 in the World

Beckhoff Automation Gmbh

Forward Citations = 335

175 inventors:

Hans Beckhoff (51 out of 63 patents)

Dirk Janssen (47 out of 48 patents)

Holger Büttner (41 out of 41 patents)

4. Thomas Rettig (37 out of 38 patents)

5. Erik Vonnahme (25 out of 25 patents)

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