KSB has a total of 3061 patents globally, out of which 1674 have been granted. Of these 3061 patents, more than 48% patents are active. Germany is where KSB has filed the maximum number of patents, followed by Europe (EPO) and China. Parallelly, Germany seems to be the main focused R&D center and also Germany is the origin country of KSB.
KSB was founded in the year 1871. The Company designs, manufactures, and markets pumps and valve systems and offers heating pumps, water treatment, flood control, automation, and engineering systems. KSB also provides commissioning, maintenance, repairs, and building services. KSB serves shipbuilding, energy, pharmaceutical, and environmental remediation industries worldwide.
Do read about some of the most popular patents of KSB which have been covered by us in this article and also you can find KSB patents information, the worldwide patent filing activity and its patent filing trend over the years, and many other stats over KSB patent portfolio.
How many patents does the CEO of KSB have?
The CEO Stephan Timmermann have 4 patents.
How many patents does KSB have?
KSB has a total of 3061 patents globally. These patents belong to 819 unique patent families. Out of 3061 patents, 1472 patents are active.
How Many Patents did KSB 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 | KSB Applications Filed | KSB Patents Granted |
| 2023 | 1 | 23 |
| 2022 | 49 | 114 |
| 2021 | 108 | 97 |
| 2020 | 133 | 94 |
| 2019 | 140 | 119 |
| 2018 | 141 | 100 |
| 2017 | 136 | 109 |
| 2016 | 102 | 91 |
| 2015 | 191 | 128 |
| 2014 | 228 | 63 |
| 2013 | 125 | 82 |
| 2012 | 149 | 72 |
| 2011 | 226 | 45 |
How many KSB patents are Alive/Dead?
Worldwide Patents
How Many Patents did KSB File in Different Countries?
Countries in which KSB Filed Patents
| Country | Patents |
| Germany | 506 |
| Europe | 440 |
| China | 194 |
| United States Of America | 185 |
| India | 154 |
| Spain | 126 |
| Denmark | 123 |
| Brazil | 99 |
| Japan | 94 |
| France | 91 |
| Austria | 77 |
| Russia | 65 |
| Australia | 58 |
| Korea (South) | 53 |
| Poland | 46 |
| Portugal | 45 |
| Canada | 43 |
| Slovenia | 37 |
| Norway | 36 |
| South Africa | 33 |
| Italy | 32 |
| Hungary | 28 |
| Mexico | 18 |
| Chile | 17 |
| United Kingdom | 16 |
| Croatia | 15 |
| Saudi Arabia | 14 |
| Singapore | 13 |
| Argentina | 10 |
| Indonesia | 10 |
| Czech Republic | 8 |
| Cyprus | 8 |
| Netherlands | 7 |
| Serbia | 6 |
| Malta | 6 |
| Israel | 6 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5 |
| Malaysia | 5 |
| Turkey | 4 |
| Finland | 3 |
| New Zealand | 3 |
| Morocco | 2 |
| San Marino | 1 |
| Switzerland | 1 |
| Hong Kong (S.A.R.) | 1 |
| Sweden | 1 |
| Egypt | 1 |
| Taiwan | 1 |
| Philippines | 1 |
| Peru | 1 |
| Lithuania | 1 |
| Romania | 1 |
| Albania | 1 |
| Belgium | 1 |
| Pakistan | 1 |
Where are Research Centers of KSB Patents Located?
10 Best KSB Patents
WO2003004925A1 is the most popular patent in the KSB portfolio. It has received 62 citations so far from companies like Shell Oil Company, and Technip France.
Below is the list of 10 most cited patents of KSB:
| Publication Number | Citation Count |
| WO2003004925A1 | 62 |
| US20070137170A1 | 61 |
| WO2005064167A1 | 51 |
| US20040136825A1 | 38 |
| US7168927B2 | 28 |
| US6431831B1 | 27 |
| DE202009018129U1 | 27 |
| DE102007008692A1 | 26 |
| DE102014201740A1 | 25 |
| US6417191B1 | 25 |
What Percentage of KSB US Patent Applications were Granted?
KSB (Excluding its subsidiaries) has filed 29 patent applications at USPTO so far (Excluding Design and PCT applications). Out of these 10 have been granted leading to a grant rate of 100.0%.
Below are the key stats of KSB patent prosecution at the USPTO.
Which Law Firms Filed Most US Patents for KSB?
| Law Firm | Total Applications | Success Rate |
| Crowell & Moring Llp | 29 | 100.00% |