Fortescue has a total of 151 patents globally, out of which 36 have been granted. Of these 151 patents, more than 78% patents are active. Australia is where Fortescue has filed the maximum number of patents, followed by Brazil and South Africa. Parallelly, Australia seems to be the main focused R&D centre and also is the origin country of Fortescue.
Fortescue was founded in 2003. Fortescue engages in the development of iron ore deposits. Exploration, development, production, processing, sale, and transportation of iron ore, as well as the search for additional minerals, are all included in the iron ore segments. As of February 2023, Fortescue has a market cap of $48.50 Billion.
Do read about some of the most popular patents of Fortescue which have been covered by us in this article and also you can find Fortescue patents information, the worldwide patent filing activity and its patent filing trend over the years, and many other stats over Fortescue patent portfolio.
How many patents do the Founder and CEO of Fortescue have?
The Founder and CEO Andrew Forrest have 25 patents.
How many patents does Fortescue have?
Fortescue has a total of 151 patents globally. These patents belong to 58 unique patent families. Out of 151 patents, 119 patents are active.
How Many Patents did Fortescue 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 | Fortescue Applications Filed | Fortescue Patents Granted |
| 2022 | 11 | 18 |
| 2021 | 37 | 5 |
| 2020 | 16 | 2 |
| 2019 | 41 | 4 |
| 2018 | 9 | 3 |
| 2017 | 18 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 | – |
| 2015 | 8 | 2 |
| 2014 | 3 | – |
| 2012 | 3 | – |
How many Fortescue patents are Alive/Dead?
Worldwide Patents
How Many Patents did Fortescue File in Different Countries?
Countries in which Fortescue Filed Patents
| Country | Patent |
| Australia | 46 |
| Brazil | 10 |
| South Africa | 9 |
| Europe | 9 |
| Africa | 9 |
| United States Of America | 7 |
| United Kingdom | 6 |
| China | 5 |
| Chile | 4 |
| India | 4 |
| Canada | 3 |
| Japan | 3 |
| Germany | 2 |
| Mexico | 2 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2 |
| Korea (South) | 2 |
| Taiwan | 1 |
| Argentina | 1 |
| Paraguay | 1 |
Where are Research Centers of Fortescue Patents Located?
10 Best Fortescue Patents
WO2020097668A1 is the most popular patent in the Fortescue portfolio. It has received 4 citations so far from company like Taihe County Hongchuan Metal.
Below is the list of 10 most cited patents of Fortescue:
| Publication Number | Citation Count |
| WO2020097668A1 | 4 |
| WO2020097666A1 | 3 |
| WO2020097667A1 | 3 |
| EP2962355B1 | 2 |
| WO2020223757A1 | 2 |
| WO2019048848A1 | 2 |
| WO2018007815A1 | 2 |
| WO2013126942A1 | 2 |
| US20220008932A1 | 1 |
| WO2022006640A1 | 1 |
What Percentage of Fortescue US Patent Applications were Granted?
Fortescue (Excluding its subsidiaries) has filed 1 patent applications at USPTO so far (Excluding Design and PCT applications). Out of these 0 have been granted leading to a grant rate of 0%.
Below are the key stats of Fortescue patent prosecution at the USPTO.
Which Law Firms Filed Most US Patents for Fortescue?
| Law Firm | Total Applications | Success Rate |
| Harness Dickey Troy | 1 | 0% |