Alpha Modus has a total of 16 patents globally, out of which 9 have been granted. Of these 16 patents, more than 68% patents are active. The United States of America is where Alpha Modus has filed the maximum number of patents, followed by Europe (EPO). Parallelly, United States of America seems to be the main focused R&D centre and also is the origin country of Alpha Modus.
Alpha Modus was founded in 2014. The company provides technology as a service, specializing in the development and licensing of data-driven solutions designed to enhance consumers’ in-store digital experiences at the point of decision. The company’s core technologies are deployed on IBM’s Bluemix platform and have earned a Beacon Award. Additionally, Alpha Modus has been recognized by IBM Watson as a thought leader in technology.
On February 4, 2025, Alpha Modus filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Walgreens Co, claiming that Walgreens used its AI-driven retail technology without permission. The lawsuit focuses on Walgreens’ digital smart screens, which Alpha Modus says closely resemble its patented innovations designed to improve the in-store shopping experience. By taking legal action, Alpha Modus aims to protect its intellectual property and reinforce its position as a leader in AI-powered retail technology. This case highlights the growing importance of patent rights in the retail tech industry.
Do read about some of the most popular patents of Alpha Modus which have been covered by us in this article and also you can find Alpha Modus patents information, the worldwide patent filing activity and its patent filing trend over the years, and many other stats over Alpha Modus patent portfolio.
How many patents does Alpha Modus have?
Alpha Modus has a total of 16 patents globally. These patents belong to 2 unique patent families. Out of 16 patents, 11 patents are active.
How Many Patents did Alpha Modus 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 | Alpha Modus Applications Filed | Alpha Modus Patents Granted |
| 2024 | 2 | 3 |
| 2023 | 2 | – |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | – | 3 |
| 2020 | 4 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 | – |
| 2016 | 1 | – |
| 2014 | 3 | – |
How many Alpha Modus patents are Alive/Dead?
Worldwide Patents
How Many Patents did Alpha Modus File in Different Countries?
Countries in which Alpha Modus Filed Patents
| Country | Patents |
| United States of America | 13 |
| Europe (EPO) | 1 |
Where are Research Centers of Alpha Modus Patents Located?
The Research Centers of AlphaModus Patents is the United States of America.
Best Alpha Modus Patents
US10360571B2 is the most popular patent in the Alpha Modus portfolio. It has received 30 citations so far from companies like Grabango, Cooler Screens, Capital One Services.
Below is the list of most cited patents of Alpha Modus:
| Publication Number | Citation Count |
| US10360571B2 | 30 |
| US20160162912A1 | 23 |
| US20170243235A1 | 3 |
| WO2017143231A1 | 3 |
| US11049120B2 | 2 |
| US11042890B2 | 1 |
| US10977672B2 | 1 |
| US10853825B2 | 1 |
What Percentage of Alpha Modus US Patent Applications were Granted?
Alpha Modus (Excluding its subsidiaries) has filed 10 patent applications at USPTO so far (Excluding Design and PCT applications). Out of these 8 have been granted leading to a grant rate of 100%.
Below are the key stats of Alpha Modus patent prosecution at the USPTO.
Which Law Firms are managing US Patents for Alpha Modus?
| Law Firm | Total Applications | Success Rate |
| Dickinson Wright Pllc Washington Dc | 10 | 100.00% |
List of Alpha Modus patents
| Alpha Modus Patents | Title |
| US20250029124A1 | Methods And Systems For Providing Customer Assistance In A Retail Store |
| US12175484B2 | Methods For Personalized Marketing And Advertising |
| US12039550B2 | Method For Enhancing Customer Shopping Experience In A Retail Store |
| US12026731B2 | Method For Personalized Marketing And Advertising Of Retail Products |
| US20240281829A1 | Methods And Systems For Shopping In A Retail Store |
| US11301880B2 | Method And System For Inventory Management In A Retail Store |
| US11049120B2 | Method And System For Generating A Layout For Placement Of Products In A Retail Store |
| US11042890B2 | Method And System For Customer Assistance In A Retail Store |
| US10977672B2 | Method And System For Real-Time Inventory Management, Marketing, And Advertising In A Retail Store |
| US10853825B2 | Method For Monitoring And Analyzing Behavior And Uses Thereof |
| US10360571B2 | Method For Monitoring And Analyzing Behavior And Uses Thereof |
| US20170243235A1 | System To Monitor And Analyze Shopper Behavior And Method Of Use Thereof |
| WO2017143231A1 | System To Monitor And Analyze Shopper Behavior And Method Of Use Thereof |
| US20160162912A1 | System For Monitoring And Analyzing Behavior And Uses Thereof |
| EP3022652A2 | System For Monitoring And Analyzing Behavior And Uses Thereof |
| WO2015010086A3 | System For Monitoring And Analyzing Behavior And Uses Thereof |
What are Alpha Modus key innovation segments?
What Technologies are Covered by Alpha Modus?
The chart below distributes patents filed by Alpha Modus in different countries on the basis of the technology protected in patents. It also represents the markets where Alpha Modus thinks it’s important to protect particular technology inventions.
R&D Focus: How has Alpha Modus search focus changed over the years?
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