Dee Zee has a total of 44 patents globally, out of which 17 have been granted. Of these 44 patents, more than 45% patents are active. The United States of America is where Dee Zee has filed the maximum number of patents, followed by Korea (South) and Europe. Parallelly, The United States of America seems to be the main focused R&D center and also USA is the origin country of Dee Zee.
Dee Zee was founded in 1977. The Company manufactures motor vehicle parts and accessories. The Company offers crossover truck tool boxes, truck tool box chests, floor mats, mud flaps, cargo carriers and utility ramps.
Do read about some of the most popular patents of Dee Zee which have been covered by us in this article and also you can find Dee Zee patents information, the worldwide patent filing activity and its patent filing trend over the years, and many other stats over Dee Zee patent portfolio.
How many patents does Dee Zee have?
Dee Zee has a total of 44 patents globally. These patents belong to 17 unique patent families. Out of 44 patents, 20 patents are active.
How Many Patents did Dee Zee 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 | Dee Zee Applications Filed | Dee Zee Patents Granted |
| 2023 | – | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 | 4 |
| 2020 | 2 | 4 |
| 2019 | 12 | 1 |
| 2018 | 10 | 4 |
| 2017 | 5 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 | – |
| 2014 | 7 | – |
| 2007 | 3 | – |
| 2005 | 1 | – |
How many Dee Zee patents are Alive/Dead?
Worldwide Patents 
How Many Patents did Dee Zee File in Different Countries?
Countries in which Dee Zee Filed Patents
| Country | Patents |
| United States Of America | 17 |
| Korea (South) | 6 |
| Europe | 6 |
| Japan | 6 |
| Germany | 2 |
| Austria | 2 |
Where are Research Centers of Dee Zee Patents Located?
What Percentage of Dee Zee US Patent Applications were Granted?
Dee Zee (Excluding its subsidiaries) has filed 15 patent applications at USPTO so far (Excluding Design and PCT applications). Out of these 10 have been granted leading to a grant rate of 71.43%. Below are the key stats of Dee Zee patent prosecution at the USPTO. 
Which Law Firms Filed Most US Patents for Dee Zee?
| Law Firm | Total Applications | Success Rate |
| Dinsmore & Shohl | 15 | 71.43% |
List of Dee Zee Patents
| Dee zee Patents | Title |
| US11459038B2 | Adaptable Truck Bed Storage Systems |
| US10981511B2 | Adjustable Vehicle Side Step Assemblies |
| US10940805B2 | Vehicle Hooks |
| US10875585B2 | Cap Assemblies For Truck Bed Sidewalls Including Adaptor Assemblies With Accessory Channels |
| US10800465B2 | Adaptable Truck Bed Storage Systems |
| US10793078B2 | Storage Containers And Methods Of Shipping |
| US10688933B2 | Adjustable Vehicle Side Step Assemblies |
| US10479285B2 | Lid Assemblies For Storage Containers Including Vibration Damping Substrates |
| US9797167B2 | Locking Mechanisms And Toolboxes Including Locking Mechanisms |
| US20230079626A1 | Hinge Covers For Exposed Vehicle Door Hinges |
| US20230068729A1 | Running Board Assemblies Formed By Multi-Piece Bodies |
| US20230038685A1 | Adjustable Vehicle Side Step Assemblies Formed By Multi-Piece Bodies |
| EP3755580B1 | Vehicle Hooks |
| EP3700781A1 | Adjustable Vehicle Side Step Assemblies |
| JP7248673B2 | Adjustable Vehicle Side Step Assembly |
| JP7088946B2 | Lid Assembly Including Vibration Damping Substrate For Containment |
| KR1020200123456A | Adaptive Truck Bed Storage System |
| KR1020200120955A | Car Hook |
| KR1020200074991A | Adjustable Vehicle Side Step Assemblies |
| KR1020190073497A | Lid Assembly For Storage Container With Vibration Damping Substrates |
| US10124738B2 | Roof Rack Assemblies And Securing Mechanisms For Roof Rack Assemblies |
| US20090108592A1 | Storage Containers And Latch Systems For Storage Containers |
| US20090108591A1 | Storage Containers And Latch Systems For Storage Containers |
| US20090108595A1 | Latching Mechanisms For Storage Containers |
| US20070039957A1 | Storage Containers For Vehicles |
| EP3065975B1 | Roof Rack Assemblies And Securing Mechanisms For Roof Rack Assemblies |
| EP3755577A1 | Adaptable Truck Bed Storage Systems |
| EP3700766A1 | Cap Assemblies For Truck Bed Sidewalls Including Adaptor Assemblies With Accessory Channels |
| EP3532401A1 | Lid Assemblies For Storage Containers Including Vibration Damping Substrates |
| WO2019164837A1 | Adaptable Truck Bed Storage Systems |
| WO2019164840A1 | Vehicle Hooks |
| WO2019084268A1 | Adjustable Vehicle Side Step Assemblies |
| WO2019084355A1 | Cap Assemblies For Truck Bed Sidewalls Including Adaptor Assemblies With Accessory Channels |
| WO2018081391A1 | Lid Assemblies For Storage Containers Including Vibration Damping Substrates |
| DE602019010103T2 | Vehicle Hook |
| DE602014028813T2 | Roof Rack Installation And Securing Device For A Roof Rack Equipment |
| AT1455263T | Vehicle Hook |
| AT1018986T | Roof Rack Device And Securing Device For A Roof Rack Device |
| JP6343022B2 | Roof Rack Assemblies And Fastening Mechanisms For Roof Rack Assemblies |
| JP2021514330A | Compatible Truck Bed Storage System |
| JP2021514331A | Vehicle Hook |
| JP2021501083A | Cap Parts For Truck Bed Sidewalls, Including Adapter Parts With Equipment Channels |
| KR1020200073274A | Cab Assembly For Truck Bed Sidewall Including Adapter Assembly With Accessory Channel |
| KR1020160100936A | Roof Rack Assemblies And Securing Mechanisms For Roof Rack Assemblies |
What are Dee Zee key innovation segments?
What Technologies are Covered by Dee Zee?
The chart below distributes patents filed by Dee Zee in different countries on the basis of the technology protected in patents. It also represents the markets where Dee Zee thinks it’s important to protect particular technology inventions.
R&D Focus: How has Dee Zee search focus changed over the years?
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