VNG AG has a total of 44 patents globally, out of which 27 have been granted. Of these 44 patents, more than 31% patents are active. Germany is where VNG AG has filed the maximum number of patents, followed by Europe and Austria. Parallelly, Germany seems to be the main focused R&D centre and also Russia is the origin country of VNG AG.
VNG AG was founded in the year 1958. The Company provides utility services. The Company offers natural gas, power, heating, gas infrastructure, mobility and water services, as well as specializes in information technology, marketing, technical and telecommunication services.
Do read about some of the most popular patents of VNG AG which have been covered by us in this article and also you can find VNG AG patents information, the worldwide patent filing activity and its patent filing trend over the years, and many other stats over VNG AG patent portfolio.
How many patents does VNG AG have?
VNG AG has a total of 44 patents globally. These patents belong to 20 unique patent families. Out of 44 patents, 14 patents are active.
How Many Patents did VNG AG 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 | VNG AG Applications Filed | VNG AG Patents Granted |
| 2023 | 1 | 9 |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | – |
| 2020 | 8 | – |
| 2019 | 2 | – |
| 2015 | 1 | – |
| 2014 | 1 | 2 |
| 2013 | 2 | – |
| 2010 | 4 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 | – |
| 2007 | 1 | 2 |
| 2006 | – | 6 |
How many VNG AG patents are Alive/Dead?
How Many Patents did VNG AG File in Different Countries?
Countries in which VNG AG Filed Patents
| Country | Patents |
| Germany | 17 |
| Europe | 9 |
| Austria | 4 |
| United States of America | 2 |
| Australia | 2 |
| Japan | 2 |
| Russian Federation | 1 |
| Poland | 1 |
| Denmark | 1 |
Where are Research Centres of VNG AG Patents Located?
Best VNG AG Patents
US6508276B2 is the most popular patent in the VNG AG portfolio. It has received 61 citations so far from companies like Highland Industries, Lmk Enterprises and Sakura Rubber Co., Ltd.
What are VNG AG key innovation segments?
What Technologies are Covered by VNG AG?
The chart below distributes patents filed by VNG AG