Michelman has a total of 205 patents globally, out of which 121 have been granted. Of these 205 patents, 51% patents are active. The United States of America is where Michelman has filed the maximum number of patents, followed by Europe (EPO) and Germany. Parallelly, United States of America seems to be the main focused R&D centre and also is the origin country of Michelman.
Michelman was founded in 1949. The company is a developer of advanced materials and sustainable coating solutions used across packaging, printing, industrial, and agricultural applications. Known for its commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility, the company partners with manufacturers to enhance product performance and reduce environmental impact. With a strong global presence and technical expertise, Michelman continues to drive material science forward through collaborative, customer-focused solutions.
Do read about some of the most popular patents of Michelman which have been covered by us in this article and also you can find Michelman patents information, the worldwide patent filing activity and its patent filing trend over the years, and many other stats over Michelman patent portfolio.
How many patents does Michelman have?
Michelman has a total of 205 patents globally. These patents belong to 35 unique patent families. Out of 205 patents, 106 patents are active.
How Many Patents did Michelman 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 | Michelman Applications Filed | Michelman Patents Granted |
| 2025 | – | 3 |
| 2024 | 6 | 12 |
| 2023 | 7 | 20 |
| 2022 | 1 | 7 |
| 2021 | 13 | 19 |
| 2020 | 15 | 8 |
| 2019 | 11 | 6 |
| 2018 | 2 | 5 |
| 2017 | 54 | 6 |
| 2016 | 8 | 5 |
How many Michelman patents are Alive/Dead?
Worldwide Patents
How Many Patents did Michelman File in Different Countries?
Countries in which Michelman Filed Patents
| Country | Patents |
| United States of America | 37 |
| Europe (EPO) | 29 |
| Germany | 18 |
| Austria | 13 |
| China | 11 |
| India | 10 |
| Spain | 10 |
| Japan | 10 |
| Poland | 8 |
| Italy | 7 |
| Canada | 6 |
| Hong Kong (S.A.R.) | 2 |
| Luxembourg | 2 |
| Australia | 2 |
| Israel | 2 |
| Mexico | 1 |
| New Zealand | 1 |
| Singapore | 1 |
| Brazil | 1 |
| Korea (South) | 1 |
Where are Research Centers of Michelman Patents Located?
10 Best Michelman Patents
US7470736B2 is the most popular patent in the Michelman portfolio. It has received 65 citations so far from companies like Dow Global Technologies, Sun Chemical Corp, Hercules.
Below is the list of 10 most cited patents of Michelman:
| Publication Number | Citation Count |
| US7470736B2 | 65 |
| US20180171559A1 | 28 |
| US20110200817A1 | 19 |
| US20150344729A1 | 17 |
| US20120058317A1 | 17 |
| US8198353B2 | 16 |
| US7767294B2 | 14 |
| US20140127413A1 | 12 |
| WO2013126869A1 | 12 |
| US9175172B2 | 11 |
What Percentage of Michelman US Patent Applications were Granted?
Michelman (Excluding its subsidiaries) has filed 40 patent applications at USPTO so far (Excluding Design and PCT applications). Out of these 22 have been granted leading to a grant rate of 62.86%.
Below are the key stats of Michelman patent prosecution at the USPTO.
Which Law Firms are managing US Patents for Michelman?
| Law Firm | Total Applications | Success Rate |
| Houston General | 25 | 90.91% |
| Dinsmore & Shohl Llp | 13 | 9.09% |
| Killworth Gottman Hagan And Schaeff | 1 | 100.00% |
| Wood Herron & Evans | 1 | 0.00% |
What are Michelman key innovation segments?
What Technologies are Covered by Michelman?
The chart below distributes patents filed by Michelman in different countries on the basis of the technology protected in patents. It also represents the markets where Michelman thinks it’s important to protect particular technological inventions.
R&D Focus: How has Michelman search focus changed over the years?
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