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This report has been updated through 6 January 2026. The information is provided for reference only and does not represent any opinion, recommendation, or endorsement.
RTX Corporation (formerly Raytheon Technologies Corporation) is a U.S.-based aerospace and defense company with a patent portfolio spanning missile systems, radar technologies, avionics, propulsion systems, cybersecurity, and advanced sensing. Its filings cover both defense and commercial aerospace applications across multiple global jurisdictions.
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RTX’s patents span 68 jurisdictions, with strong concentration in the United States and Europe.
Total Patents: 150,499
The portfolio is heavily concentrated in the United States and Europe, with additional coverage across major global markets. EP and WO filings indicate structured international protection strategies.
The portfolio is concentrated in industrial and engineering-driven technologies, supported by computing, automotive, and networking domains. Additional coverage across software and semiconductor technologies reflects integration of advanced electronics within aerospace and defense systems.
Top Citing Assignees (Forward Citations)
Top Cited Assignees (Backward Citations)
Top Cited Patents (Forward Citations)
Top Citing Patents (Backward Citations)
The citation network reflects strong interaction with aerospace, propulsion, and industrial engineering leaders such as GE, Honeywell, Rolls-Royce, and Boeing.
RTX’s litigation profile includes a mix of active and inactive matters, with notable activity in petitions, reexaminations, and PRB proceedings.
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Sources of Acquired Patents
The portfolio is largely internally developed, with a meaningful portion acquired from operating companies.
RTX Corporation (Ticker: RTX) is a publicly traded aerospace and defense company.
RTX Corporation
1000 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, Virginia 22209, USA
RTX Corporation’s patent portfolio includes over 150,000 patents across 68 jurisdictions, with concentration in industrial, aerospace, and engineering technologies. The portfolio is primarily internally developed, supplemented by acquisitions from operating companies, and reflects extensive global coverage aligned with aerospace and defense operations.
RTX (formerly Raytheon) holds over 150,499 patents across 68 jurisdictions, making it one of the largest aerospace and defense patent portfolios globally.
Raytheon (now part of RTX) has tens of thousands of granted patents, with over 50,000 active granted patents within its broader portfolio.
RTX’s patents span missile systems, radar, avionics, propulsion, cybersecurity, and advanced sensing technologies, reflecting its leadership in defense and aerospace innovation.
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