Builders FirstSource has a total of 18 patents globally, out of which 8 have been granted. Of these 18 patents, more than 72% patents are active. The United States of America is where Builders FirstSource has filed the maximum number of patents, followed by China and Hong Kong (S.A.R.). Parallelly, United States of America seems to be the main focused R&D centre and also is the origin country of Builders FirstSource.
Builders FirstSource was founded in 1998. Builders FirstSource (BFS) is the biggest supplier of building materials, helping builders, contractors, and homeowners. They provide products like lumber, windows, and doors, along with services to make construction faster and easier.
Do read about some of the most popular patents of Builders FirstSource which have been covered by us in this article and also you can find Builders FirstSource patents information, the worldwide patent filing activity and its patent filing trend over the years, and many other stats over Builders FirstSource patent portfolio.
How many patents does Builders FirstSource have?
Builders FirstSource has a total of 18 patents globally. These patents belong to 10 unique patent families. Out of 18 patents, 13 are active.
How Many Patents did Builders FirstSource 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 | Builders FirstSource Applications Filed | Builders FirstSource Patents Granted |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 6 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 3 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 | – |
| 2011 | – | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 | – |
| 2008 | 1 | 2 |
| 2007 | 4 | – |
How many Builders FirstSource patents are Alive/Dead?
Worldwide Patents
How Many Patents did Builders FirstSource File in Different Countries?
Countries in which Builders FirstSource Filed Patents
| Country | Patents |
| United States of America | 13 |
| China | 2 |
| Hong Kong (S.A.R.) | 1 |
Where are Research Centers of Builders FirstSource Patents Located?
The Research Centers of BuildersFirstSource Patents is the United States of America.
Best Builders FirstSource Patents
USD568648S1 is the most popular patent in the Builders FirstSource portfolio. It has received 21 citations so far from companies.
Below is the list of most cited patents of Builders FirstSource:
| Publication Number | Citation Count |
| USD568648S1 | 21 |
| US20090102332A1 | 20 |
| USD568645S1 | 16 |
| US20110001404A1 | 11 |
| US8002293B2 | 4 |
| US10940608B2 | 1 |
What Percentage of Builders FirstSource US Patent Applications were Granted?
Builders FirstSource (Excluding its subsidiaries) has filed 17 patent applications at USPTO so far (Excluding Design and PCT applications). Out of these 15 have been granted, leading to a grant rate of 100%.
Below are the key stats of Builders FirstSource patent prosecution at the USPTO.
Which Law Firms are managing US Patents for Builders FirstSource?
| Law Firm | Total Applications | Success Rate |
| Foley & Lardner Llp | 17 | 100.00% |
List of Builders FirstSource patents
| Builders FirstSource Patents | Title |
| CN222714126U | Combination Of Box Top Cover And Storage Parts Box Cabinet And Box Top Cover |
| HK40115226A | Bin Topper And Combination Storage Parts Bin Cabinet And Bin Topper |
| US11941560B2 | Systems And Methods For Generating Construction Models For Construction Projects |
| US20240335937A1 | Bin Topper For Parts Bin Cabinet And Combination Thereof |
| US20240232752A1 | Systems And Methods For Improved Builder Project Management |
| US20240193515A1 | Systems And Methods For Generating Construction Models For Construction Projects |
| US20240013452A1 | Feature Layers For Rendering Of Design Options |
| CN118770749A | Box Top Cover And Combination Of Part Storage Box Cabinet And Box Top Cover |
| WO2024211361A1 | Bin Topper For Parts Bin Cabinet And Combination Thereof |
| US11755970B2 | Systems And Methods For Generating Construction Assignment Schedules Having Multi-Task Construction Projects |
| US11203131B2 | Adhesive And Release Liner Application System |
| US10940608B2 | Adhesive And Release Liner Application System |
| US8002293B2 | Material Handling Apparatus And Support Therefor |
| US20110001404A1 | Apparatus Including Locking Means And Enclosure With Locking Means |
| US20090102332A1 | Cabinet Door Locking Mechanism |
| USD568645S1 | Portion Of A Cabinet Shelf Divider |
| USD568648S1 | Portion Of A Cabinet Shelf |
| WO2008109157A3 | Material Handling Apparatus And Support Therefor |
What are Builders FirstSource key innovation segments?
What Technologies are Covered by Builders FirstSource?
The chart below distributes patents filed by Builders FirstSource in different countries on the basis of the technology protected in patents. It also represents the markets where Builders FirstSource thinks it’s important to protect particular technology inventions.
R&D Focus: How has Builders FirstSource search focus changed over the years?
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