Sanctuary AI has a total of 261 patents globally, out of which 95 have been granted. Of these 261 patents, more than 77% patents are active. United States of America is where Sanctuary AI has filed the maximum number of patents, followed by Canada and Singapore. Parallelly, United States of America seems to be the main focused R&D centre and Canada is the origin country of Sanctuary AI.
Sanctuary AI founded in 2018, Sanctuary AI (AKA Sanctuary Cognitive Systems Corporation) develops Physical AI solutions that enable industrial automation through advanced robotics and intelligent software. Combining proprietary robotic hands, computer vision, and AI systems, the company delivers production-ready automation for complex industrial tasks. Its strong IP portfolio positions Sanctuary AI as a leader in robotic dexterity and next-generation industrial robotics.
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Do read about some of the most popular patents of Sanctuary AI which have been covered by us in this article and also you can find Sanctuary AI patents information, the worldwide patent filing activity and its patent filing trend over the years, and many other stats over Sanctuary AI patent portfolio.
How many patents does Sanctuary AI have?
Sanctuary AI has a total of 261 patents globally. These patents belong to 83 unique patent families. Out of 261 patents, 204 patents are active.
How Many Patents did Sanctuary AI 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 | Sanctuary AI Applications Filed | Sanctuary AI Patents Granted |
| 2026 | 4 | 18 |
| 2025 | 26 | 37 |
| 2024 | 68 | 24 |
| 2023 | 54 | 12 |
| 2022 | 86 | 3 |
| 2021 | 13 | – |
| 2020 | 7 | – |
| 2019 | 2 | – |
| 2015 | – | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 | – |
How many Sanctuary AI patents are Alive/Dead?
Worldwide Patents
How Many Patents did Sanctuary AI File in Different Countries?
Countries in which Sanctuary AI Filed Patents
| Country | Patents |
| United States of America | 178 |
| Canada | 32 |
| Singapore | 8 |
| Japan | 5 |
| United Kingdom | 4 |
| Germany | 4 |
| Saudi Arabia | 3 |
| Europe (EPO) | 2 |
| India | 1 |
Where are Research Centres of Sanctuary AI Patents Located?
The Research Centre for all the Sanctuary AI patents is the United States of America.
10 Best Sanctuary AI Patents
US9080918B2 is the most popular patent in the Sanctuary AI portfolio. It has received 47 citations so far from companies like Halo Neuro Inc, Mayu Inc and Flow Neuroscience Inc.
Below is the list of 10 most cited patents of Sanctuary AI:
| Publication Number | Citation Count |
| US9080918B2 | 47 |
| US20240294219A1 | 16 |
| US20210307170A1 | 13 |
| US20240109612A1 | 10 |
| US12172327B2 | 7 |
| US20220404835A1 | 7 |
| US11691278B2 | 6 |
| US20230205292A1 | 5 |
| US12122040B2 | 4 |
| US12066347B2 | 4 |
What Percentage of Sanctuary AI US Patent Applications were Granted?
Sanctuary AI (Excluding its subsidiaries) has filed 138 patent applications at USPTO so far (Excluding Design and PCT applications). Out of these 32 have been granted leading to a grant rate of 88.89%.
Below are the key stats of Sanctuary AI patent prosecution at the USPTO.
Which Law Firms are managing US Patents for Sanctuary AI?
| Law Firm | Total Applications | Success Rate |
| Sanctuary AI (Inhouse IP Dept.) | 132 | 88.89% |
| Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman Llp | 6 | 0% |
What are Sanctuary AI key innovation segments?
What Technologies are Covered by Sanctuary AI?
The chart below distributes patents filed by Sanctuary AI