As of my last update, there are hundreds of thousands of patents related to plastics, covering various aspects such as the production, processing, and recycling of plastic materials. The exact number is continually changing due to ongoing research and innovation in the field. For a precise count, one would need to consult patent databases or resources like the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) or the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
99,220, including utility patents, plant patents, design patents, and reissues.
43 patents
Spyderco has 54 patents and 36 trademarks.
The USPTO granted a total of 247,727 patents from 1 January 2011 to 31 December 2011, including Reissue Patents, Plant Patents, Design Patents, and Utility Patents.
As of 2010, General Electric (GE) has 1,222 patents. Aside from this, they have filed 37, 268 patents in the US.
The US Patent Office issued 99,200 total patents from 1 January 1990 to 31 December 1990, including 9 reissue patents, 6 plant patents, 194 design patents, and 98,991 utility patents.
According to Google's patent search, Lenovo has 344 patents.
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161
By the time Alfred Nobel died, he held over 350 patents.
In 1998, the United States granted 260,889 total patents
They have many patents relating to computers and electronics. They also have some more surprising patents in areas like advertising, medical, and vehicles. A lot of their patents relate to their search engines and smart phone technology.