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Siemens AG

Disclaimer: This report has been updated through 7 January 2025. The information is provided for reference only and does not represent any opinion, recommendation, or endorsement. 

Overview 

Siemens AG is a Germany-based multinational technology company with a patent portfolio spanning industrial automation, electrification, digital industries, healthcare technologies, and smart infrastructure. Its filings cover control systems, power generation and distribution, industrial software, medical imaging, and IoT-enabled systems across multiple global jurisdictions. 

Key Metrics:

  • Total Patents: 442,393  
  • Simple Families: 165,967  
  • Extended Families: 169,199  
  • Jurisdictions Covered: 79  
  • Tech Tags: 0  
  • Litigated Patents: 91  
  • Challenged Patents: 35  

Asset Status:

  • Active: 96,538  
  • Active Grants: 62,749  
  • Active Applications: 33,789  
  • Inactive: 345,708  
  • Expired: 61,016  
  • Expired due to Term: 80,006  
  • Expired due to Fees: 56,854  
  • Withdrawn: 60,105  
  • Abandoned Applications: 87,620  
  • Inactive Applications: 107  

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Jurisdictional Distribution

Siemens’ patents span 79 jurisdictions, with strong concentration in Europe. 

  • Germany (DE): 101,464  
  • European Patent Office (EP): 67,374  
  • United States (US): 65,811  
  • World Intellectual Property Organization (WO): 46,179  
  • China (CN): 32,845  
  • Japan (JP): 25,812  
  • Austria (AT): 12,322  
  • Spain (ES): 9,880  
  • Canada (CA): 8,947  
  • South Korea (KR): 7,110  

Total Patents: 442,393

The portfolio is heavily centered in Germany and broader Europe, with extensive EP and WO filings indicating structured international protection strategies. 

Technological Distribution 
  • Computer Systems and Components: 73,857  
  • Industrial: 68,892  
  • Networking: 43,098  
  • Software: 36,265  
  • Healthcare: 33,978  
  • Automotive: 21,990  
  • Semiconductor: 13,59  
  • Consumer Goods: 13,333  
  • Imaging: 12,262  
  • Consumer Electronics: 4,193  
  • Retail: 2,266  

The portfolio is concentrated in computing and industrial technologies, supported by strong contributions from networking, software, and healthcare domains. 

Citations 
Top Citing Assignees (Forward Citations) 
  • Siemens AG – 54,456  
  • General Electric Company – 9,658  
  • Koninklijke Philips N.V. – 7,133  
  • Robert Bosch GmbH – 6,719  
  • Hitachi, Ltd. – 6,007  
  • GE Vernova, Inc. – 4,641  
  • RTX Corporation – 4,329  
  • ABB Limited – 4,238  
  • Canon Inc. – 3,939  
  • Central People’s Government of the People’s Republic of China – 3,276  

Top Cited Assignees (Backward Citations) 

  • Siemens AG – 89,492  
  • General Electric Company – 24,818  
  • Hitachi, Ltd. – 16,552  
  • Koninklijke Philips N.V. – 14,364  
  • Toshiba Corporation – 12,678  
  • ABB Limited – 10,083  
  • International Business Machines Corporation – 7,986  
  • Nokia Corporation – 7,860  
  • RTX Corporation – 7,850  
  • Mitsubishi Electric Corporation – 7,610  
Top Cited Patents (Forward Citations) 
  • US11333308B2 – 1,761 citations  
  • US10932339B2 – 1,719 citations  
  • US10560992B2 – 1,715 citations  
  • US11428370B2 – 1,710 citations  
  • US10973094B2 – 1,703 citations  
  • US11028972B2 – 1,702 citations  
  • US10690296B2 – 1,701 citations  
  • US10161568B2 – 1,696 citations  
  • US10182480B2 – 1,684 citations  
  • US10342086B2 – 1,679 citations  
Top Citing Patents (Backward Citations) 
  • US4685903A – 1,630 backward citations  
  • DE19851291A1 – 1,623 backward citations  
  • US3996345A – 1,503 backward citations  
  • US7418078B2 – 1,460 backward citations  
  • US4755173A – 1,434 backward citations  
  • US4366241A – 1,336 backward citations  
  • US4908112A – 1,241 backward citations  
  • US5494562A – 1,236 backward citations  
  • US20080114250A1 – 1,221 backward citations  
  • US4562751A – 1,166 backward citations  

The citation network is closely aligned with global industrial and engineering leaders, reflecting cross-sector innovation in automation, energy, and infrastructure technologies. 

Litigation Activities 
  • Active Cases: 10  
  • Inactive Cases: 325  
  • Appeals: 48  
  • Patents in Litigation: 355  
  • Petitions: 93  
  • Reexaminations: 53  
  • Chinese PRB Proceedings: 1,146  
  • Related Parties: 1,180  

Siemens demonstrates substantial litigation activity, with engagement across multiple jurisdictions and proceedings. 

Publications vs Grants 

Ownership and Acquisition 
Ownership Type 
  • Acquired Patents: 23,750  
  • Originally Assigned Patents: 418,643  
Sources of Acquired Patents 
  • Operating Companies: 17,986  
  • Other Sources: 1,518  
  • Universities: 92  
  • NPEs: 10  

The portfolio is largely internally developed, with a notable share of acquisitions from operating companies. 

Notable Acquisitions and M&A 
  • Varian Medical Systems (2020, ~US$16.4 billion) 
    Expansion into cancer care and radiotherapy technologies.  
  • Supplyframe, Inc. (2021, ~US$700 million) 
    Strengthening of digital industries and electronics ecosystem capabilities.  
  • Brightly Software, Inc. (2022, ~US$1.6 billion) 
    Enhancement of smart infrastructure and asset management technologies.  
Business Performance 

Siemens AG (Ticker: SIE.DE) is a publicly traded company. 

  • FY 2024 revenue: approximately €77.8 billion  
  • FY 2025 revenue: approximately €80–82 billion (guidance)  
  • FY 2024 net income: approximately €8.5–9.0 billion  
  • Digital Industries: key growth driver  
  • Smart Infrastructure & Mobility: continued expansion  
Leadership (2025) 
  • Roland Busch – President & Chief Executive Officer  
  • Jim Hagemann Snabe – Chairman of the Supervisory Board  
  • Ralf P. Thomas – Chief Financial Officer  
  • Cedrik Neike – Member of the Managing Board  
Headquarters 

Siemens AG 
Werner-von-Siemens-Straße 1 
80333 Munich, Germany 

Conclusion 

Siemens’ patent portfolio includes over 442,000 patents across 79 jurisdictions, with strong concentration in industrial automation, computing, and digital infrastructure technologies. The portfolio is primarily internally developed and reflects broad global coverage aligned with Siemens’ industrial and technology operations. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Early patents by Siemens AG in 1924 relate to foundational electronic hearing aid technologies, marking a shift toward electrically amplified sound devices for medical use.

Siemens was among the key innovators in early electronic hearing aids, with patents in the 1920s contributing to the evolution from mechanical to electronic amplification devices.

Siemens holds over 442,393 patents globally across 79 jurisdictions, covering industrial automation, healthcare, energy, and digital technologies. 

Siemens Healthineers contributes significantly to Siemens’ portfolio, particularly in medical imaging, diagnostics, and healthcare technologies, though exact standalone counts are not publicly broken out. 

General Electric Company and Siemens have had patent disputes in areas like medical imaging and industrial technologies, reflecting competition in overlapping sectors.

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