Makita has a total of 14619 patents globally, out of which 9735 have been granted. Of these 14619 patents, more than 61% patents are active. Japan is where Makita has filed the maximum number of patents, followed by China and United States of America. Parallelly, Japan seems to be the main focused R&D center and also the origin country of Makita.
Makita was founded in the year 1915. Makita produces a range of electric power tools, such as battery-powered options, stationary woodworking machinery, pneumatic devices and gardening equipment. Additionally, the company manufactures attachments and accessories for power tools offering parts replacement and repair services.
Do read about some of the most popular patents of Makita which have been covered by us in this article and also you can find Makita patents information, the worldwide patent filing activity and its patent filing trend over the years, and many other stats over Makita patent portfolio.
How many patents does Makita have?
Makita has a total of 14619 patents globally. These patents belong to 5754 unique patent families. Out of 14619 patents, 9037 patents are active.
How Many Patents did Makita 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 | Makita Applications Filed | Makita Patents Granted |
| 2024 | 6 | 112 |
| 2023 | 374 | 643 |
| 2022 | 854 | 630 |
| 2021 | 824 | 567 |
| 2020 | 887 | 560 |
| 2019 | 870 | 455 |
| 2018 | 706 | 457 |
| 2017 | 686 | 497 |
| 2016 | 528 | 573 |
| 2015 | 492 | 693 |
How many Makita patents are Alive/Dead?
Worldwide Filing
How Many Patents did Makita File in Different Countries?
Countries in which Makita Filed Patents
| Country | Patents |
| Japan | 5157 |
| China | 2468 |
| United States Of America | 2258 |
| Germany | 1975 |
| Europe (EPO) | 1132 |
| Russia | 505 |
| United Kingdom | 248 |
| Brazil | 99 |
| Taiwan | 30 |
| Austria | 27 |
| India | 18 |
| Australia | 18 |
| Canada | 14 |
| South Korea | 10 |
| France | 6 |
| Spain | 5 |
| Italy | 2 |
| Viet Nam | 1 |
| Indonesia | 1 |
| Malaysia | 1 |
| New Zealand | 1 |
| Poland | 1 |
Where are Research Centres of Makita Patents Located?
What Key Technologies are covered by Makita Patents?
Makita is a major player in the power tool industry renowned for their durable, innovative and high-quality products. The company has also ventured into diverse technological domains other than Industrial Power Tools such as Material and Construction Technology, Gears and Garments and Anti-vibration Technology.
Through the 4981 utility patents, Makita has patented innovations in various technological domains, such as Battery Technology, Motor Technology, Hand Tools and Industrial Toolbox. Interestingly, there were patents related to Connectivity and IoT Integration, Roofing and Flooring and Ergonomic Technology.
The patent, US7252156B2, details the technique for reducing manufacturing costs of handle mounted to power tool using the Anti-vibration Technology. The handle has grip which slides onto the main body. A special rubber piece between them absorbs vibrations from the tool while covering the outside of the grip thereby making it cheaper than using two separate rubber pieces.
A novel method to easier grip over the power tool using Ergonomic Technology is described in the patent, US8113297B2. The handle is angled in rather than in a straight line with the tool bit to enhance comfort of the user. Also, the handgrip region is shaped in accordance with the user’s fingers for a controlled grip.
The patent, JP2016028906A, describes a self-driving car capable of automatically cleaning the floor or road surfaces as well as mowing. The vehicle has separate space for the main battery and the detachable extra battery is attached on top of the main battery to supply power when the main battery is out of power.
Makita owns 773 design patents for patenting innovative designs related to Cutting Tools, Grinding and Sanding Tools and Portable Tools. The company has also patented designs for Compressor, Roofing and Flooring and Brushed Motors as can be observed in the chart below.
The chart below distributes patents filed by Makita in different countries on the basis of the technology protected in patents. It also represents the markets where Makita thinks it’s important to protect particular technology inventions.
R&D Focus: How Makita Research Focus Changed Over the Years?
10 Best Makita Patents
US20040070369A1 is the most popular patent in the Makita portfolio. It has received 1166 citations so far from companies like Credo Technology Corporation, Ethicon Llc and Cilag Gmbh International.
Below is the list of 10 most cited patents of Makita:
| Publication Number | Citation Count |
| US20040070369A1 | 1166 |
| US7944175B2 | 1069 |
| US8813866B2 | 907 |
| US6968908B2 | 801 |
| US8851215B2 | 691 |
| US8739417B2 | 677 |
| US9731410B2 | 669 |
| US8294399B2 | 483 |
| US8984711B2 | 274 |
| US20150367497A1 | 255 |
How many inventions of other companies were rejected due to Makita patents?
The statistics below share strategic R&D insights. It tells the companies that were trying to protect inventions similar to Makita invention. They couldn’t because Makita had protected those before them.
Examiners at the USPTO referred 570 Makita patents in 2462 rejections (35 USC § 102 or 35 USC § 103 types).
The top citing companies in the Makita patent portfolio are Robert Bosch Gmbh, Black & Decker, Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation.
List of the Companies whose Patents were rejected citing Makita –
| Company | Number of Patent Applications that faced Rejection Citing Makita Patents | Number of Rejections (102 & 103) |
| Robert Bosch | 159 | 435 |
| Black & Decker | 88 | 185 |
| Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation | 80 | 194 |
| Koki Holdings | 61 | 154 |
| Hilti Ag | 40 | 96 |
| Chervon (Hk) Limited | 29 | 68 |
| Hitachi Koki | 24 | 76 |
| Andreas Stihl Ag & Co Kg | 21 | 42 |
| Max Co Ltd | 17 | 50 |
| Techtronic Cordless | 15 | 28 |
Count of 102 and 103 Type Rejections based on Makita Patents
Top Makita Patents used in Rejecting Most Patent Applications
| Patent Number | Count of Rejected Applications |
| US20140151079A1 | 20 |
| US7227335B2 | 16 |
| US8741461B2 | 14 |
| US8410756B2 | 13 |
| US8984711B2 | 13 |
| US8324845B2 | 13 |
| US7238443B2 | 13 |
| US7124839B2 | 12 |
| US7523790B2 | 12 |
| US8813866B2 | 11 |
| US6607041B2 | 11 |
| US20100192314A1 | 10 |
| US8851215B2 | 9 |
| US7211347B2 | 9 |
| US9154062B2 | 8 |
What Percentage of Makita US Patent Applications were Granted?
Makita (Excluding its subsidiaries) has filed 858 patent applications at USPTO so far (Excluding Design and PCT applications). Out of these 637 have been granted leading to a grant rate of 88.97%.
Below are the key stats of Makita patent prosecution at the USPTO.
Which Law Firms Filed Most US Patents for Makita?
| Law Firm | Total Applications | Success Rate |
| Oliff Plc | 496 | 85.75% |
| J Tek Law Pllc | 120 | 92.23% |
| Dennison Meserole Pollack & Scheiner | 61 | 100.00% |
| Sughrue Mion Pllc | 51 | 77.78% |
| Foley Hoag Llp General | 37 | 100.00% |
| Greenblum & Bernstein Plc | 22 | 72.73% |
| Finch & Maloney Pllc | 14 | 100.00% |
| Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough Llp | 13 | 100.00% |
| Blank Rome Llp | 7 | 100.00% |
| Husch Blackwell Llp | 7 | 100.00% |
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