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Birkenwerder, Germany

Francotyp-Postalia Gmbh

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USPTO Granted Patents = 148

% Expired Patents = 28.4

CIPO Patents = 4

EPO Patents = 77

Trademarks = 18

Forward Citations = 1,105

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89 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Wolfgang Muhl (37 out of 42 patents)

Axel Ortmann (15 out of 15 patents)

Uwe Hübler (15 out of 16 patents)

4. Stephan Gunther (14 out of 26 patents)

5. Matthias Lorenzen (12 out of 13 patents)

6. Dirk Rosenau (9 out of 21 patents)

7. Clemens Heinrich (9 out of 12 patents)

8. Wolfgang Thiel (9 out of 50 patents)

9. Frank Geserich (8 out of 14 patents)

10. Axel Kieser (8 out of 8 patents)

11. Gerrit Bleumer (8 out of 16 patents)

12. Joachim Jauert (7 out of 12 patents)

13. Frank Reisinger (7 out of 14 patents)

14. Olaf Turner (7 out of 14 patents)

15. Volker Baum (5 out of 7 patents)

Core Competencies:

Franking Machine

Dynamic Scale

Goods Processing Apparatus

Item Individualization

Authentication System

Printing Apparatus

Transport Module

Sealing Liquid

Inkjet Print Head

Mail Transport System

Consumable Unit

Processing Apparatus

148 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12314943 - Service payment system and method (2025-05-27),

2. 12032357 - System and method for logging process steps (2024-07-09),

3. D1023143 - Franking machine (2024-04-16),

4. 11754391 - Method and system for determining an angular position of a component of a goods processing apparatus (2023-09-12),

5. 11630897 - Goods processing apparatus (2023-04-18),

6. 11604582 - Method and system for controlling the use of a cartridge (2023-03-14),

7. 11482053 - Good processing apparatus (2022-10-25),

8. 11334050 - Authentication system and authentication method for executing a work process on an object (2022-05-17),

9. 11293798 - Method for length measurement of a flat good in a goods processing system, and arrangement for implementation of the method (2022-04-05),

10. 10690535 - Dynamic scale for flat goods transported on their sides, and method for control thereof (2020-06-23),

11. 10668504 - Item individualization station (2020-06-02),

12. 10579095 - Goods processing apparatus having a pivotable display (2020-03-03),

13. 10562298 - Apparatus for processing and printing items (2020-02-18),

14. 10538083 - Processing apparatus for individual items, having an inkjet print head, and an activation method therefor (2020-01-21),

15. 10502613 - Dynamic scale for flat goods transported their sides, and control method therefor (2019-12-10),

Company Overview

Francotyp-Postalia GmbH, headquartered in Birkenwerder, Germany, specializes in the development and manufacturing of innovative franking systems. The company focuses on advanced technologies such as franking machines, dynamic scales, and goods processing apparatuses, which enhance the efficiency of mail handling and logistics. Their expertise extends to item individualization, authentication systems, and various printing and sealing solutions, catering to diverse business needs in the postal and logistics sectors.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Nov 3 2026

148 Patents

#1 in Birkenwerder

#418 in Germany

#5,526 in the World

Birkenwerder, Germany

Francotyp-Postalia Gmbh

Forward Citations = 1,105

89 inventors:

Wolfgang Muhl (37 out of 42 patents)

Axel Ortmann (15 out of 15 patents)

Uwe Hübler (15 out of 16 patents)

4. Stephan Gunther (14 out of 26 patents)

5. Matthias Lorenzen (12 out of 13 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Francotyp-Postalia Gmbh. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/francotyp-postalia

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]

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