Octopus Energy has a total of 535 patents globally, out of which 275 have been granted. Of these 535 patents, more than 88% patents are active. United Kingdom is where Octopus Energy has filed the maximum number of patents, followed by Europe (EPO) and New Zealand. Parallelly, United Kingdom seems to be the main focused R&D centre and also is the origin country of Octopus Energy.
Founded in 2015. Octopus Energy is a technology-driven leading renewable energy provider and developer, on a mission to build a truly sustainable energy system globally. The company make power greener, smarter and more affordable for everyone. Octopus Energy Group spans 10 businesses across 6 countries and 3 continents, including Octopus Energy Retail, Kraken Technologies, Octopus Energy Generation, Kraken Flex, Octopus Electric Vehicles and the Octopus Centre for Net Zero.
Do read about some of the most popular patents of Octopus Energy which have been covered by us in this article and also you can find Octopus Energy patents information, the worldwide patent filing activity and its patent filing trend over the years, and many other stats over Octopus Energy patent portfolio.
How many patents does Octopus Energy have?
Octopus Energy has a total of 535 patents globally. These patents belong to 275 unique patent families. Out of 535 patents, 470 patents are active.
How Many Patents did Octopus Energy 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 | Octopus Energy Applications Filed | Octopus Energy Patents Granted |
| 2026 | 6 | 52 |
| 2025 | 34 | 117 |
| 2024 | 160 | 68 |
| 2023 | 23 | 35 |
| 2022 | 264 | 2 |
| 2021 | 43 | – |
| 2008 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 | – |
| 2006 | 2 | – |
Octopus Energy went from no patent publications in 2020 to 264 in 2022, a jump that looks less like a trend and more like a switch being flipped. The timing lines up with Kraken’s growth from an in-house tool into software sold to utilities worldwide, which is when protecting the code starts to matter. To see how patent activity looks in one of the renewable sectors Octopus operates in, read our Wind Energy Industry Patent Overview Report.
One change stands out in Octopus Energy’s recent filings. Starting in 2025, the company has begun filing patents in EV charging infrastructure. Its earlier patents were mostly about software and smart energy use, so this is a move into a new area.
It makes sense when you look at the company’s position. Octopus already sells energy, runs a large customer base, and offers EV services. Charging is the part that connects all of these, and owning ideas in it gives the company more control over how EVs plug into the grid.
How many Octopus Energy patents are Alive/Dead?
Worldwide Patents
How Many Patents did Octopus Energy File in Different Countries?
Countries in which Octopus Energy Filed Patents
| Country | Patents |
| United Kingdom | 134 |
| Europe (EPO) | 59 |
| New Zealand | 46 |
| Japan | 39 |
| Australia | 37 |
| China | 33 |
| South Korea | 31 |
| United States Of America | 29 |
| Germany | 20 |
| Spain | 20 |
| Austria | 18 |
| Italy | 1 |
Where are Research Centers of Octopus Energy Patents Located?
Best Octopus Energy Patents
US20080016441A1 is the most popular patent in the CarbonScape portfolio. It has received 12 citations so far from companies like Google Inc and Koninklijke Philips.
What Percentage of Octopus Energy US Patent Applications were Granted?
Octopus Energy (Excluding its subsidiaries) has filed 26 patent applications at USPTO so far (Excluding Design and PCT applications). Out of these 8 have been granted leading to a grant rate of 100.00%.
Below are the key stats of Octopus Energy patent prosecution at the USPTO.
Which Law Firms are managing US Patents for Octopus Energy?
| Law Firm | Total Applications | Success Rate |
| Bochner Pllc | 6 | 100.00% |
| Nixon & Vanderhye Pc | 3 | 100.00% |
| Batt Ip | 1 | 100.00% |
| Franklin & Associates International Inc | 1 | 0% |
| Greenberg Traurig Llp | 1 | 0% |
| Hartman Global Ip Law | 1 | 0% |
| Haynes And Boone Llp | 1 | 0% |
| Husch Blackwell Llp | 1 | 0% |
| Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton Llp | 1 | 0% |
| Merchant & Gould Pc | 1 | 100.00% |
What are Octopus Energy key innovation segments?
What Technologies are Covered by Octopus Energy?
The chart below distributes patents filed by Octopus Energy in different countries on the basis of the technology protected in patents. It also represents the markets where Octopus Energy thinks it’s important to protect particular technology inventions.
R&D Focus: How has Octopus Energy search focus changed over the years?
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