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Portland, OR, United States of America

Leatherman Tool Group, Inc.


USPTO Granted Patents = 232

% Expired Patents = 9.5



Trademarks = 29

Forward Citations = 4,504

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49 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Benjamin C Rivera (133 out of 134 patents)

silverMedal Hollan A Tsuda (31 out of 31 patents)

bronzeMedal Glenn A Klecker (27 out of 45 patents)

4.  Melissa C Yale (25 out of 25 patents)

5.  Nathan E Knight (24 out of 24 patents)

6.  Blair Scott Barnes (20 out of 21 patents)

7.  Howard G Berg (20 out of 20 patents)

8.  Jeffrey L Caniparoli (16 out of 18 patents)

9.  Jeffrey B Castro (15 out of 16 patents)

10.  John Peter Nenadic (12 out of 29 patents)

11.  Timothy S Leatherman (9 out of 13 patents)

12.  Craig J Anderson (9 out of 9 patents)

13.  Adam Lazenby (8 out of 8 patents)

14.  Andro Purnomohadi (7 out of 7 patents)

15.  Charles F Goodrich (6 out of 6 patents)


Core Competencies:
Multipurpose Tool
Folding Tool
Cutting Tool
Knife
Plier Jaw
Locking Mechanism
Flashlight
Wearable Accessory
Replaceable Blade
Hand Tool
Bit Driver
Carabiner

232 patents:

1. 12409543 - Lock for folding tool (2025-09-09),
2. 12390904 - Tool having mating plier jaw pairs (2025-08-19),
3. 12030204 - Knife with replaceable blade (2024-07-09),
4. 11623334 - Tool having one or more rotatable tool members (2023-04-11),
5. 11458609 - Multipurpose tool (2022-10-04),
6. 11325269 - Cutting tool (2022-05-10),
7. 11292105 - Multipurpose tool having accessible tool members (2022-04-05),
8. 11284682 - Tool having interconnected links that form at least a portion of a wearable accessory (2022-03-29),
9. D920754 - Ratchet bit driver (2021-06-01),
10. 10926396 - Tool having one or more rotatable tool members (2021-02-23),
11. 10905205 - Tool having interconnected links that form at least a portion of a wearable accessory (2021-02-02),
12. D907156 - Sight adjustment tool (2021-01-05),
13. 10569434 - Multipurpose cutting tool (2020-02-25),
14. D874896 - Corkscrew (2020-02-11),
15. 10442068 - Multipurpose tool (2019-10-15),
Company Overview
Leatherman Tool Group, Inc. is a prominent manufacturer based in Portland, Oregon, specializing in multipurpose tools designed for versatility and durability. The company is renowned for its innovative folding tools that integrate various functionalities, including cutting tools, pliers, and knives, catering to outdoor enthusiasts, professionals, and everyday users alike. With a focus on advanced locking mechanisms and ergonomic designs, Leatherman continues to lead in the development of wearable accessories that enhance utility and convenience in various settings.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

Leatherman Tool Group, Inc. USPTO Patent Assignee Logo
232 Patents

#3 in Portland, OR

#18 in Oregon

#1,813 in US

#3,700 in the World

Portland, OR (US)
Portland, OR, United States of America

Leatherman Tool Group, Inc.

Forward Citations = 4,504

49 inventors:

goldMedal Benjamin C Rivera (133 out of 134 patents)

silverMedal Hollan A Tsuda (31 out of 31 patents)

bronzeMedal Glenn A Klecker (27 out of 45 patents)

4.  Melissa C Yale (25 out of 25 patents)

5.  Nathan E Knight (24 out of 24 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Leatherman Tool Group, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/leatherman-tool-group

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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