Sodexo has a total of 40 patents globally, out of which 26 have been granted. Of these 40 patents, more than 17% patents are active. Europe (EPO) is where Sodexo has filed the maximum number of patents, followed by France and Finland. Parallelly, France & Finland seems to be the main focused R&D centre of Sodexo.
Sodexo was founded in the year 1966 by Pierre Bellon. With its headquarters in Paris, Sodexo is a French provider of food services and facility management. As of May 2023, Sodexo has a market cap of $15.61 Billion.
Do read about some of the most popular patents of Sodexo which have been covered by us in this article and also you can find Sodexo patents information, the worldwide patent filing activity and its patent filing trend over the years, and many other stats over Sodexo patent portfolio.
How many patents does Sodexo have?
Sodexo has a total of 40 patents globally. These patents belong to 23 unique patent families. Out of 40 patents, 7 patents are active.
How Many Patents did Sodexo 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 | Sodexo Applications Filed | Sodexo Patents Granted |
| 2022 | – | – |
| 2021 | – | – |
| 2020 | 3 | 2 |
| 2019 | – | 2 |
| 2018 | – | 3 |
| 2017 | – | 2 |
| 2016 | 10 | 2 |
| 2015 | 3 | 2 |
| 2014 | 3 | – |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | – | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 | 3 |
How many Sodexo patents are Alive/Dead?
How Many Patents did Sodexo File in Different Countries?
Countries in which Sodexo Filed Patents
| Country | Patents |
| Europe | 9 |
| France | 6 |
| Finland | 6 |
| United States Of America | 5 |
| Germany | 3 |
| Canada | 2 |
| Brazil | 2 |
| Austria | 1 |
| Belgium | 1 |
| China | 1 |
| Portugal | 1 |
| United Kingdom | 1 |
Where are Research Centres of Sodexo Patents Located?
List of Sodexo Patents
| Sodexo Patents | Title |
| US9948873B2 | Compact human presence detector |
| US8452267B2 | System and method for granting access to a system |
| US6695515B1 | Disposable multi-compartment applicator |
| US20180324368A1 | Optical system for thermal imager |
| US20110131132A1 | System and method for managing subscriber account |
| EP3292654B1 | A security approach for storing credentials for offline use and copy-protected vault content in devices |
| EP2994901B1 | Compact human presence detector |
| EP1094777B1 | Disposable applicator with multiple cells |
| EP3365718A1 | Optical system for thermal imager |
| EP2437212A1 | A system enabling mobile payment of a service |
| EP2339520A1 | System and method for managing subscriber account |
| EP2328122A1 | System and method for granting access to a system |
| CN108139570A | Optical system for thermal imager |
| WO2017068262A1 | Optical system for thermal imager |
| WO2016177843A1 | A security approach for storing credentials for offline use and copy-protected vault content in devices |
| EU0077728190001S | Dinner waggons [carriages] |
| GB90077728190001S | Dinner waggons [carriages] |
| DE602016018599T2 | Security Approach To Storing Offline Use Certificates And Copy-Protected Vault Content In Devices |
| BE1024812B1 | A Security Approach To The Storage Of Credentials For Offline Use And Copy Protected Vault Content In Devices |
| FR3042911B1 | Optical System For Thermal Imager |
| DE602014007643T2 | Compact Human Presence Detector |
| FR3005367B1 | Compact Human Presence Detector |
| FR20162333003S1 | Motion Detector Faceplate |
| FI11074U1 | Mobile payment system |
| FI20155641A | Mobile Payment System |
| FI9535U1 | A System That Enables Mobile Payments |
| FI20116195A | A System Enabling Mobile Payment |
| FI20090448A | System And Procedure For Managing A Subscriber Account |
| FI20090449A | System And Procedure For Granting Access To A System |
| DE69835904T2 | Disposable Multi-Chamber Applicator |
| EU0006554850001S | Salad Counters |
| PT1094777E | Disposable Applicator With Multiple Cells |
| FR20061636001S1 | Meal Tray |
| FR20060493001S1 | Furniture To Keep Dishes Warm |
| FR20055443001S1 | Furniture For Distributing Dishes |
| AT339176T | Disposable Multi-Chamber Applicator |
| CA3093082A1 | Food Ordering System And Method |
| CA2999799A1 | Optical System For Thermal Imager |
| BRPI0904334A2 | Automated Tray Storage And Dispenser System |
| BRMU9002139U2 | Arrangement In Automated Tray Storage And Dispenser |