Lindt has a total of 127 patents globally, out of which 119 have been granted. Of these 127 patents, more than 74% patents are active. United Kingdom is where Lindt has filed the maximum number of patents, followed by other European Countries, it has generated an annual revenue of $4.59 billion in the year 2021. Parallelly, Switzerland seems to be the main focused R&D centre of Lindt.
Lindt was founded in the year 1845 by Rodolphe Lindt. Company is a Swiss chocolatier and confectionery company and is known for its chocolate truffles and chocolate bars, among other sweets. As of June 2022, Lindt has a market cap of $23.13 Billion.
Do read about some of the most popular patents of Lindt which have been covered by us in this article and also you can find Lindt patents information, the worldwide patent filing activity and its patent filing trend over the years, and many other stats over Lindt patent portfolio.
How many patents does the founder and the CEO of Lindt have?
The founder, Rodolphe Lindt, has 0 patents. The CEO, Dieter Weisskopf, has 0 patents.
How many patents does Lindt have?
Lindt has a total of 127 patents globally. These patents belong to 108 unique patent families. Out of 127 patents, 94 patents are active.
How Many Patents did Lindt 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.
| Year of Patents Filing or Grant | Lindt Applications Filed | Lindt Patents Granted |
| 2011 | 5 | 4 |
| 2012 | 6 | 5 |
| 2013 | 11 | 9 |
| 2014 | 4 | 13 |
| 2015 | 12 | 11 |
| 2016 | 7 | 6 |
| 2017 | 19 | 16 |
| 2018 | 7 | 9 |
| 2019 | 6 | 5 |
| 2020 | 4 | 5 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | – | – |
How many Lindt patents are Alive/Dead?
How Many Patents did Lindt File in Different Countries?
Countries in which Lindt Filed Patents
| Country | Patents |
| United Kingdom | 40 |
| Europe | 16 |
| Germany | 10 |
| United States Of America | 8 |
| Canada | 5 |
| Tunisia | 4 |
| France | 4 |
| Australia | 4 |
| Hong Kong (S.A.R.) | 3 |
| Austria | 2 |
| Portugal | 2 |
| Spain | 2 |
| Singapore | 1 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 1 |
| Denmark | 1 |
| Switzerland | 1 |
| Israel | 1 |
Where are Research Centres of Lindt Patents Located?
10 Best Lindt Patents
USD650966S1 is the most popular patent in the Lindt portfolio. It has received 12 citations so far from companies like Intercontinental Great Brands.
Below is the list of 10 most cited patents of Lindt:
| Publication Number | Citation Count |
| USD650966S1 | 12 |
| USD699120S1 | 11 |
| USD614026S1 | 9 |
| WO2010127741A1 | 6 |
| USD627660S1 | 6 |
| EP2427390B1 | 3 |
| CH700968A1 | 3 |
| USD695623S1 | 3 |
| US8906442B2 | 2 |
| WO2009015494A1 | 2 |
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