American Tower has a total of 56 patents globally, out of which 37 have been granted. Of these 56 patents, more than 76% patents are active. United States of America is where American Tower has filed the maximum number of patents, followed by Argentina and Mexico, it has generated an annual revenue of $9.04 billion in the year 2021. Parallelly, United States of America seems to be the main focused R&D center and is also the origin country of American Tower.
American Tower was founded in the year 1995 by Steven Dodge. Company is doing business as real estate investment trust and an owner and operator of wireless and broadcast communications infrastructure. As of March 2022, American Tower has a market cap of $105.3 Billion.
Do read about some of the most popular patents of American Tower which have been covered by us in this article and also you can find American Tower’s patents information, the worldwide patent filing activity and its patent filing trend over the years, and many other stats over American Tower’s patent portfolio.
How many patents does the founder and the CEO of American Tower have?
The founder, Steven Dodge has 0 patents. The CEO, Tom Bartlett has 0 patents.
How many patents does American Tower have?
American Tower has a total of 56 patents globally. These patents belong to 23 unique patent families. Out of 56 patents, 43 patents are active.
How many American Tower patents are Alive/Dead?
Worldwide Patents
Patent Families
How Many Patents did American Tower 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 | American Tower Applications Filed | American Tower Patents Granted |
| 2011 | 26 | – |
| 2012 | 12 | 2 |
| 2013 | 2 | 6 |
| 2014 | – | 7 |
| 2015 | – | 6 |
| 2016 | 1 | 3 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | 3 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | – | 2 |
| 2021 | – | 3 |
How Many Patents did American Tower File in Different Countries?
Countries in which American Tower Filed Patents
| Country | Patents |
| United States Of America | 16 |
| Argentina | 7 |
| Mexico | 3 |
| Brazil | 2 |
| Canada | 2 |
| Peru | 2 |
| Chile | 2 |
| Japan | 2 |
| Colombia | 2 |
| New Zealand | 2 |
| Australia | 2 |
| South Africa | 2 |
| Africa | 2 |
| India | 2 |
| Europe | 2 |
| Germany | 2 |
| Portugal | 1 |
Where are Research Centers of American Tower Patents Located?
10 Best American Tower Patents
US6915618B2 is the most popular patent in the American Tower portfolio. It has received 32 citations so far from companies like Lucent Technologies, Wake Skykeeper, and Infinigy Solutions.
Below is the list of 10 most cited patents of American Tower:
| Publication Number | Citation Count |
| US6915618B2 | 32 |
| US6803883B2 | 19 |
| US6672092B2 | 19 |
| US8191332B1 | 16 |
| US7127220B2 | 16 |
| US8528298B2 | 15 |
| US8250817B2 | 7 |
| US20080295447A1 | 4 |
| US8458986B2 | 3 |
| US8375651B2 | 3 |
What Percentage of American Tower US Patent Applications were Granted?
American Tower (Excluding its subsidiaries) has filed 12 patent applications at USPTO so far (Excluding Design and PCT applications). Out of these 12 have been granted leading to a grant rate of 100%.
Below are the key stats of American Tower patent prosecution at the USPTO.
Which Law Firms Filed Most US Patents for American Tower?
| Law Firm | Total Application | Success Rate |
| Preti Flaherty Beliveau & Pachios Llp | 5 | 100.00% |
| Bainwood Huang & Associates Llc | 2 | 100.00% |
List of American Tower Patents
| American Tower Patents | Title |
| US20200110776A1 | Metamodel for graph database |
| US10519684B2 | Non-disruptive reinforcement of telecommunications towers |
| US20180334827A1 | Non-disruptive reinforcement of telecommunications towers |
| US8745933B2 | Guy anchor reinforcement |
| US8578665B2 | Modular guy anchor |
| US8528298B2 | Reinforcement system for poles |
| US8458986B2 | Guy anchor reinforcement |
| US8375651B2 | Modular guy anchor |
| US8250817B2 | Guy anchor reinforcement |
| US8191332B1 | Reinforcement system for poles |
| US20080295447A1 | Method of reinforcing a corrugated steel floor panel |
| US7127220B2 | Apparatus and method to monitor and control power |
| US6915618B2 | Tower monopole reinforcement |
| US6803883B2 | Radio frequency electromagnetic emissions shield |
| US6672092B2 | Countertop merchandiser unit with refrigerated and heated compartments and method thereof |
| US62743334P0 | Metamodel for graph database |
| EP2596187B1 | Guy anchor reinforcement |
| EP2596176B1 | Modular guy anchor |
| CA2803832C | Guy anchor reinforcement |
| CA2803811C | Modular guy anchor |
| WO2018213096A1 | Non-disruptive reinforcement of telecommunications towers |
| WO2012009036A1 | Modular guy anchor |
| WO2012005792A1 | Guy anchor reinforcement |
| JP5785258B2 | Root skein reinforcement |
| JP5647347B2 | Modular root skein |
| AU2011279757B2 | Modular guy anchor |
| AU2011277062B2 | Guy anchor reinforcement |
| IN377796B | Guy anchor reinforcement |
| IN377806B | Modular guy anchor |
| BR112012033713B1 | Reinforcement system for an anchor for ESTAI |
| BR112012033712B1 | Element for fixing station cables to anchorage |
| MX374152B | Telecommunications land station adapted for the urban environment. |
| PT2596187T | Guy anchor reinforcement |
| DE602011054350T2 | Clamping anchor reinforcement |
| CL54470B | Modular tension anchoring comprises an anchoring head and an anchorage axle, the anchorage head includes a tubular region, the anchorage axle has an end which extends in or through the tubular zone of the anchoring head and is retained in its inside. |
| CL53020B | Reinforcement system for anchoring tensioners of a tower, with head and an extended anchorage axis from the head to the soil and a solid shroud around a portion of the axis, a supplementary shaft united to the head and to a retention structure; a tower; a method of reinforcing; a system for anchorage. |
| DE602011025061T2 | Modular trunk anchor |
| MX330474B | Reinforcement for tension anchorage. |
| MX330468B | Modular tension anchor. |
| AP3275A | Modular guy anchor |
| AP3075A | Guy anchor reinforcement |
| NZ604021B | Modular guy anchor |
| NZ603723B | Guy anchor reinforcement |
| PE0009922013A1 | Reinforcement For Tensioner Anchoring |
| PE0009902013A1 | Modular tensioner anchor |
| ZA201209159B | Guy anchor reinforcement |
| ZA201209210B | Modular guy anchor |
| CO6650351A2 | Modular tensors anchor |
| CO6650352A2 | Reinforcement for tension anchors |
| AR082211A1 | Support of emittering equipment / receivers for post use on the public route |
| AR082158A1 | A community lighting connection system |
| AR082157A1 | A method for the verticali-dad control of antenna by sensors on posts installed on the public route |
| AR081380A1 | Method for the installation of stationary antennas / receivers of distributed signals on public post position |
| AR081344A1 | Method for the installation of stationary antennas / receivers of distributed signals on public post position |
| AR078811A1 | A method for the installation of ante-nas of the type emitters and electromagnetic wave receptor |
| AR078741A1 | Device for the fixation of elements of reception and emission of electromagnetic waves |