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Hamburg, Germany

Tchibo Gmbh


USPTO Granted Patents = 12

% Expired Patents = 16.7



Trademarks = 4

Forward Citations = 120

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32 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Dominik Franke (3 out of 3 patents)

silverMedal Friedrich Kroos (2 out of 3 patents)

bronzeMedal Dominic Zwicker (2 out of 7 patents)

4.  Christian Schultheiss (2 out of 9 patents)

5.  Johannes Federer (2 out of 4 patents)

6.  Rüdiger Ternité (2 out of 6 patents)

7.  Marius Hilckmann (1 out of 1 patent)

8.  Doreen Hartmann (1 out of 4 patents)

9.  Hosun Lee (1 out of 1 patent)

10.  Thomas Hofmann (1 out of 18 patents)

11.  Gerhard Bytof (1 out of 1 patent)

12.  Herbert Stiebitz (1 out of 1 patent)

13.  Ingo Lantz (1 out of 2 patents)

14.  Rudolf Eggers (1 out of 7 patents)

15.  Anika Wahl (1 out of 1 patent)


12 patents:

1. D1074304 - Coffee capsule (2025-05-13),
2. 12070149 - Drinks preparation machine (2024-08-27),
3. 11694283 - Method for producing a product by way of a drinks preparation machine, a system for carrying out the method and a machine backend for a drinks preparation machine (2023-07-04),
4. 11684205 - Method for transmitting a data set from an operating device to a drinks preparation machine (2023-06-27),
5. 11617469 - Brewing module and drinks preparation machine (2023-04-04),
6. 11337542 - Brewing module and drinks preparation machine (2022-05-24),
7. 11337540 - Brewing module and drinks preparation machine (2022-05-24),
8. 11284734 - Brewing module and drinks preparation machine (2022-03-29),
9. 11195364 - Method for operating a drinks preparation machine, drinks preparation machine and method for operating an operating appliance (2021-12-07),
10. 8524307 - Healthy coffee and methods of its production (2013-09-03),
11. 8307754 - System comprising a coffee machine and a portion capsule (2012-11-13),
12. 7810426 - Device for preparing froth (2010-10-12),
Company Overview
Tchibo GmbH, headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, is a multifaceted company known for its diverse offerings in retail and consumer goods. Initially recognized for its coffee products, Tchibo has expanded into various sectors, including textiles, household items, and electronics. The company emphasizes innovation in product development and sustainability, catering to a wide range of consumer needs. Tchibo operates both online and through physical stores, enhancing its reach across Europe and beyond.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

12 Patents

#77 in Hamburg

#3,299 in Germany

#48,163 in the World

Hamburg, DE
Hamburg, Germany

Tchibo Gmbh

Forward Citations = 120

32 inventors:

goldMedal Dominik Franke (3 out of 3 patents)

silverMedal Friedrich Kroos (2 out of 3 patents)

bronzeMedal Dominic Zwicker (2 out of 7 patents)

4.  Christian Schultheiss (2 out of 9 patents)

5.  Johannes Federer (2 out of 4 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Tchibo Gmbh. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/tchibo

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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