LendingTree has a total of 16 patents globally, out of which 2 have been granted. Of these 16 patents, more than 59% patents are active. The United States of America is where LendingTree has filed the maximum number of patents, followed by Australia. Parallelly, United States of America seems to be the main focused R&D centre and also is the origin country of LendingTree.
LendingTree was founded in 1996. The company is a U.S. based online loan marketplace that connects consumers with a wide range of lenders for products like mortgages, personal loans, auto loans, credit cards, and more. Operating across three segments – Home, Consumer, and Insurance – it earns revenue through match fees for lender connections and closing fees on finalized transactions.
Do read about some of the most popular patents of LendingTree which have been covered by us in this article and also you can find LendingTree patents information, the worldwide patent filing activity and its patent filing trend over the years, and many other stats over LendingTree patent portfolio.
How many patents does LendingTree have?
LendingTree has a total of 16 patents globally. These patents belong to 7 unique patent families. Out of 16 patents, 1 patent is active.
How Many Patents did LendingTree File Every Year?
Are you wondering why there is a drop in patent filing for the last two years? It is because a patent application can take up to 18 months to get published. Certainly, it doesn’t suggest a decrease in the patent filing.
| Years | Application Year Count | Publication Year Count |
| 2015 | – | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 | – |
| 2013 | 2 | – |
| 2012 | 1 | – |
| 2009 | 2 | – |
| 2008 | 1 | – |
| 2007 | 3 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 | – |
| 2005 | 3 | – |
How many LendingTree patents are Alive/Dead?
Worldwide Patents
How Many Patents did LendingTree File in Different Countries?
Countries in which LendingTree Filed Patents
| Country | Patents |
| United States of America | 12 |
| Australia | 2 |
Where are Research Centers of LendingTree Patents Located?
The Research Centers of LendingTree Patents is the United States of America.
10 Best LendingTree Patents
US20060100944A1 is the most popular patent in the LendingTree portfolio. It has received 88 citations so far from companies like United Services Automobile Association, Lower My Bills, Experian Information Solutions.
Below is the list of 10 most cited patents of LendingTree:
| Publication Number | Citation Count |
| US20060100944A1 | 88 |
| US20050273406A1 | 60 |
| US20100131390A1 | 20 |
| US20060072733A1 | 19 |
| US20140040113A1 | 11 |
| US20080027856A1 | 8 |
| US20080071675A1 | 6 |
| US20070189472A1 | 6 |
| US20090144191A1 | 4 |
| US9032281B2 | 2 |
What Percentage of LendingTree US Patent Applications were Granted?
LendingTree (Excluding its subsidiaries) has filed 18 patent applications at USPTO so far (Excluding Design and PCT applications). Out of these 3 have been granted leading to a grant rate of 18.75%.
Below are the key stats of LendingTree patent prosecution at the USPTO.
Which Law Firms are managing US Patents for LendingTree?
| Law Firm | Total Applications | Success Rate |
| Ballard Spahr Llp | 9 | 0.00% |
| King & Spalding Llp Atl | 4 | 50.00% |
| Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie Llp | 2 | 0.00% |
| Steven P Wigmore Esq | 2 | 50.00% |
| The Gache Law Firm PC | 1 | 100.00% |
List of LendingTree patents
| LendingTree Patent | Title |
| US9032281B2 | System And Method For Collecting Financial Information Over A Global Communications Network |
| US20150134505A1 | Methods And Computer Network For Co-Ordinating A Loan Over The Internet |
| US20140040113A1 | Methods And Systems For Online Credit Offers |
| WO2013106813A8 | System And Method For Collecting Financial Information Over A Global Communications Network |
| US20100131390A1 | Methods And Systems For Online Credit Offers |
| US20090259586A1 | Method And Computer Network For Co-Ordinating Financial Services/Products |
| US20090144191A1 | Method And Computer Network For Co-Ordinating A Loan Over The Internet |
| US20080071675A1 | Method And Computer Network For Co-Ordinating A Loan Over The Internet |
| US20080027856A1 | Computer System And Method For Calculating And Displaying Vehicle Loan Parameters |
| AU2003213496B2 | Method And Computer Network For Coordinating A Loan Over The Internet |
| US20070189472A1 | Service Provider Customer Callback Tracking System And Method |
| AU2007202483A1 | Method And Computer Network For Coordinating A Loan Over The Internet |
| US20060100944A1 | Method And Computer Network For Co-Ordinating Financial Services/Products |
| US20060072733A1 | System And Method For Merchant Contact And Lead Management |
| WO2006023959A2 | System And Method For Merchant Contact And Lead Management |
| US20050273406A1 | Method And Computer Network For Co-Ordinating A Loan Over The Internet |
What are LendingTree key innovation segments?
What Technologies are Covered by LendingTree?
The chart below shows patents filed by LendingTree in different countries on the basis of the technology protected in patents. It also represents the markets where LendingTree thinks it’s important to protect particular technological inventions.
R&D Focus: How has LendingTree search focus changed over the years?
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