Oregon Tool has a total of 245 patents globally, out of which 143 have been granted. Of these 245 patents, more than 22% patents are active. Europe (EPO) is where Oregon Tool has filed the maximum number of patents, followed by United Kingdom and Canada. Parallelly, United States of America seems to be the main focused R&D centre and also is the origin country of Oregon Tool.
Oregon Tool founded in 1947 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Oregon Tool, Inc. is a global leader in professional-grade precision cutting tools. Its brands, including Oregon®, Woods®, Pentruder™, Merit®, and Carlton®, serve industries such as forestry, lawn and garden, agriculture, and concrete cutting. Operating in over 110 countries, the company is the world’s top manufacturer of saw chains, chainsaw guide bars, diamond chains, and agricultural attachments, as well as a leading OEM supplier.
Do read about some of the most popular patents of Oregon Tool which have been covered by us in this article and also you can find Oregon Tool patents information, the worldwide patent filing activity and its patent filing trend over the years, and many other stats over Oregon Tool patent portfolio.
How many patents does Oregon Tool have?
Oregon Tool has a total of 245 patents globally. These patents belong to 100 unique patent families. Out of 245 patents, 53 patents are active.
How Many Patents did Oregon Tool 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 | Oregon Tool Applications Filed | Oregon Tool Patents Granted |
| 2020 | 2 | 4 |
| 2019 | 4 | 1 |
| 2018 | 18 | 19 |
| 2017 | 3 | 4 |
| 2016 | 9 | 17 |
| 2015 | 13 | 12 |
| 2014 | 7 | 5 |
| 2013 | 16 | 12 |
| 2012 | 23 | 7 |
| 2011 | 22 | 17 |
How many Oregon Tool patents are Alive/Dead?
Worldwide Patents
How Many Patents did Oregon Tool File in Different Countries?
Countries in which Oregon Tool Filed Patents
| Country | Patents |
| Europe (EPO) | 40 |
| United Kingdom | 31 |
| Canada | 27 |
| Austria | 21 |
| Australia | 16 |
| China | 14 |
| Brazil | 11 |
| Germany | 9 |
| United States of America | 9 |
| Japan | 6 |
| New Zealand | 5 |
| Chile | 3 |
| Mexico | 2 |
| Hong Kong (S.A.R.) | 2 |
| India | 2 |
| France | 2 |
| Russia | 1 |
| Viet Nam | 1 |
| Argentina | 1 |
| Spain | 1 |
| Malaysia | 1 |
Where are Research Centres of Oregon Tool Patents Located?
10 Best Oregon Tool Patents
US20050172601A1 is the most popular patent in the Oregon Tool portfolio. It has received 32 citations so far from companies like Husqvarna, Kubota and Ariens Co.
Below is the list of 10 most cited patents of Oregon Tool:
| Publication Number | Citation Count |
| US20050172601A1 | 32 |
| US7062898B2 | 29 |
| US7458199B2 | 20 |
| US7669395B2 | 18 |
| US20070201973A1 | 18 |
| US20120198807A1 | 13 |
| US20070215138A1 | 11 |
| CN103068537A | 10 |
| WO2010142009A1 | 10 |
| CN1921975A | 7 |
What are Oregon Tool key innovation segments?
What Technologies are Covered by Oregon Tool?
The chart below distributes patents filed by Oregon Tool in different countries on the basis of the technology protected in patents. It also represents the markets where Oregon Tool thinks it’s important to protect particular technological inventions.
R&D Focus: How has Oregon Tool search focus changed over the years?
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