Archer Aviation has a global portfolio of 1,074 patents, of which 485 have been granted and 94% are active. Europe (EPO) has the highest number of filings, followed by the United States and China.
Founded in 2018, Archer Aviation is an aerospace company developing electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for urban air mobility. Its technology combines advanced aircraft design, electric propulsion, and scalable manufacturing to enable quiet, low-emission air taxi services.
Archer’s patent portfolio also supports the technologies being developed for its flagship eVTOL aircraft, Midnight. For a product-level analysis, explore the patents behind Archer Aviation’s Midnight eVTOL.
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How many patents does Archer Aviation have?
Archer Aviation has a total of 1074 patents globally. These patents belong to 203 unique patent families. Out of 1074 patents, 1010 patents are active.
How Many Patents did Archer Aviation 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 | Archer Aviation Applications Filed | Archer Aviation Patents Granted |
| 2026 | 29 | 107 |
| 2025 | 147 | 144 |
| 2024 | 270 | 66 |
| 2023 | 384 | 158 |
| 2022 | 119 | 3 |
| 2021 | 103 | 3 |
| 2020 | 6 | 1 |
| 2019 | 3 | 2 |
| 2018 | 11 | – |
| 2016 | 1 | – |
How many Archer Aviation patents are Alive/Dead?
Worldwide Patents
How Many Patents did Archer Aviation File in Different Countries?
Countries in which Archer Aviation Filed Patents
| Country | Patents |
| Europe (EPO) | 260 |
| United States of America | 255 |
| China | 78 |
| United Kingdom | 64 |
| Korea (South) | 61 |
| Japan | 54 |
| Canada | 41 |
| Australia | 38 |
| India | 33 |
| New Zealand | 27 |
| Germany | 22 |
| Hong Kong (S.A.R.) | 21 |
| Austria | 10 |
| Brazil | 10 |
| Singapore | 9 |
| Spain | 6 |
| Poland | 4 |
| Norway | 4 |
| Mexico | 3 |
| Taiwan | 2 |
| South Africa | 2 |
Where are Research Centers of Archer Aviation Patents Located?
10 Best Archer Aviation Patents
US8469306B2 is the most popular patent in the Archer Aviation portfolio. It has received 136 citations so far from companies like General Electric, The Boeing Company, Bell Helicopter Textron.
Below is the list of 10 most cited patents of Archer Aviation:
| Publication Number | Citation Count |
| US8469306B2 | 136 |
| US20210362849A1 | 102 |
| US10351235B2 | 73 |
| US11613350B1 | 41 |
| US11787551B1 | 34 |
| WO2021236576A1 | 28 |
| US11679872B1 | 24 |
| US20230174247A1 | 21 |
| US10293914B2 | 21 |
| US11465532B2 | 17 |
What Technologies are covered by Archer Aviation Patents?
Archer Aviation’s patent portfolio reflects a system level approach to eVTOL development, with innovation extending beyond the aircraft’s core vertical-flight capability. The portfolio covers the key technology layers required to develop and operate an electric aircraft from VTOL and propulsion systems, avionics and flight control, and airframe design to batteries, power management, thermal management, and onboard diagnostics.
A key theme is the integration of flight critical technologies. Developments in propulsion, electric motors, actuators, flight controls, structural design, and energy systems indicate that Archer is working on improving how different aircraft subsystems function together rather than treating them as isolated components. Battery and power-management technologies further support this effort by addressing the energy delivery, monitoring, and thermal requirements associated with electric flight.
At the same time, Archer’s technology development extends into operational and supporting systems, including landing and docking, navigation and sensing, onboard monitoring, cabin systems, and ground-support and maintenance technologies. This broader coverage suggests an effort to build capabilities across the complete eVTOL operating ecosystem from aircraft design and flight performance to landing, monitoring, servicing, and continued operation.
Overall, the portfolio indicates that Archer’s technology strategy is evolving around three interconnected layers: core eVTOL flight technologies, aircraft performance and energy systems, and operational/support infrastructure. This diversified development approach can help Archer strengthen not only the aircraft platform itself but also the technologies required for reliable and scalable eVTOL operations.
The chart below distributes patents filed by Archer Aviation in different countries on the basis of the technology protected in patents. It also represents the markets where Archer Aviation thinks it’s important to protect particular technology inventions.
R&D Focus: How Archer Aviation’s Research Focus Changed Over the Years?
What Percentage of Archer Aviation US Patent Applications were Granted?
Archer Aviation (Excluding its subsidiaries) has filed 74 patent applications at USPTO so far (Excluding Design and PCT applications). Out of these 39 have been granted leading to a grant rate of 97.5%.
Below are the key stats of Archer Aviation patent prosecution at the USPTO.
Which Law Firms are managing US Patents for Archer Aviation?
| Law Firm | Total Applications | Success Rate |
| Finnegan | 67 | 100.00% |
| Morrison & Foerster Llp | 7 | 75.00% |
