Varda Space has a total of 14 patents globally, out of which 2 have been granted. Of these 14 patents, more than 75% patents are active. The United States of America is where Varda Space has filed the maximum number of patents, followed by Europe (EPO) and Japan. Parallelly, United States of America seems to be the main focused R&D centre and also is the origin country of Varda Space.
Founded in 2021, Varda Space Industries develops space-based manufacturing capabilities and re-entry capsules to support the growing orbital economy. The company focuses on in-orbit processing of pharmaceuticals and other advanced materials that benefit from microgravity conditions.
Its reentry systems enable products manufactured in space to be safely returned to Earth. Varda aims to expand commercial opportunities in space and advance space-based manufacturing.
Do read about some of the most popular patents of Varda Space which have been covered by us in this article and also you can find Varda Space patents information, the worldwide patent filing activity and its patent filing trend over the years, and many other stats over Varda Space patent portfolio.
How many patents does Varda Space have?
Varda Space has a total of 14 patents globally. These patents belong to 3 unique patent families. Out of 14 patents, 11 patents are active.
How Many Patents did Varda Space File Every Year?
| Years | Application Year Count | Granted Publication Year Count |
| 2026 | – | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 6 | – |
| 2023 | 7 | – |
How many Varda Space patents are Alive/Dead?
Worldwide Patents
How Many Patents did Varda Space File in Different Countries?
Countries in which Varda Space Filed Patents
| Country | Patents |
| United States Of America | 6 |
| Europe (EPO) | 3 |
| Japan | 2 |
Where are Research Centres of Varda Space Patents Located?
The Research Centre for all the Varda Space patents is the United States of America.
What Technologies are covered by Varda Space Patents?
The Varda Space patents analysed here have been categorised into a three-level technology taxonomy. Level 1 gives the broad technology domain, Level 2 the sub-domain, and Level 3 the specific technical focus of each patent.
| Patent Number | Title | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
| EP4743614A1 | Methods For Improving Crystallization Of Small Molecules | Chemical Engineering & Materials Processing | Crystallization & Precipitation | Variable-Gravity Crystallization |
| US12318370B2 | Processes for preparing solid state forms | Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology | Solid-State Drug Processing | Polymorph Generation & Crystallization |
| US12544688B2 | Gravity-independent crystallization system | Chemical Engineering & Materials Processing | Crystallization & Precipitation | Variable-Gravity Crystallization |
What each patent does
EP4743614A1 – Methods For Improving Crystallization Of Small Molecules
Falls under Chemical Engineering & Materials Processing › Crystallization & Precipitation › Variable-Gravity Crystallization. The patent discloses methods of controlling small molecule crystal growth and particle size distribution by applying varying gravitational forces (hypergravity and microgravity extrapolation) during solution crystallization.
US12318370B2 – Processes for preparing solid state forms
Falls under Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology › Solid-State Drug Processing › Polymorph Generation & Crystallization. The patent claims a method for producing a specific polymorphic crystal form (Form III) of the active pharmaceutical ingredient ritonavir via controlled melting and cooling nucleation.
US12544688B2 – Gravity-independent crystallization system
Falls under Chemical Engineering & Materials Processing › Crystallization & Precipitation › Variable-Gravity Crystallization. The patent describes gravity-independent and variable-gravity crystallization systems and payload apparatus for carrying out antisolvent/cooling crystallization under hypergravity and microgravity environments.
Summary
Across the categorised patents, Varda Space’s innovation centres on crystallisation of molecules and drug solid-state forms. Two of the three patents sit in Chemical Engineering & Materials Processing under Variable-Gravity Crystallization, covering methods and system hardware for crystal growth under hypergravity and microgravity.
The third sits in Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology and covers controlled generation of a specific polymorph of an active pharmaceutical ingredient. Together they support the company’s in-orbit pharmaceutical processing focus.
Best Varda Space Patents
WO2008155569A1 is the most popular patent in the Varda Space portfolio. It has received 16 citations so far from companies like Johnson Matthey, Basf and Bayer Materialscience.
What Percentage of Varda Space US Patent Applications were Granted?
Varda Space has filed 1 patent applications at USPTO so far (Excluding Design and PCT applications). Out of these no patent have been granted leading to a grant rate of 0%.
Below are the key stats of Varda Space patent prosecution at the USPTO.
Which Law Firms are managing US Patents for Varda Space?
| Law Firm | Total Applications | Success Rate |
| Fenwick & West Llp | 1 | 0% |
