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RTX Corporation Patent Portfolio Analysis

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Disclaimer: 
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. 

Overview 

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.

Key Metrics:
  • Total Patents: 150,499  
  • Simple Families: 56,790  
  • Extended Families: 54,969  
  • Jurisdictions Covered: 68  
  • Tech Tags: 0  
  • Litigated Patents: 48  
  • Challenged Patents: 37  
Asset Status:
  • Active: 66,640  
  • Active Grants: 50,487  
  • Active Applications: 16,153 
  • Inactive: 83,749  
  • Expired: 14,287  
  • Expired due to Term: 25,002  
  • Expired due to Fees: 12,751  
  • Withdrawn: 6,355  
  • Abandoned Applications: 25,314 
  • Inactive Applications: 40  

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Jurisdictional Distribution

RTX’s patents span 68 jurisdictions, with strong concentration in the United States and Europe. 

  • United States (US): 55,470  
  • European Patent Office (EP): 30,217  
  • World Intellectual Property Organization (WO): 9,644  
  • Japan (JP): 9,361  
  • Canada (CA): 8,762  
  • Germany (DE): 6,638  
  • Israel (IL): 3,435  
  • United Kingdom (GB): 2,977  
  • China (CN): 2,955  
  • Australia (AU): 2,694  

Total Patents: 150,499

Jurisdictional Distribution RTX

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. 

Technological Distribution 
  • Industrial: 33,700  
  • Computer Systems and Components: 15,356 
  • Automotive: 14,696  
  • Networking: 9,748  
  • Software: 7,057  
  • Consumer Goods: 5,294  
  • Imaging: 4,554  
  • Semiconductor: 4,087  
  • Consumer Electronics: 2,701  
  • Healthcare: 1,729  
  • Retail: 15  
Technological Distribution RTX

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. 

Citations 

Top Citing Assignees (Forward Citations) 

  • RTX Corporation – 27,925  
  • General Electric Company – 9,460  
  • Honeywell International Inc. – 5,642  
  • Safran SA – 5,623  
  • Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc – 5,420  
  • The Boeing Company – 4,404  
  • Siemens AG – 4,138  
  • The United States of America – 3,484  
  • Airbus SE – 3,218  
  • GE Vernova, Inc. – 3,007  

Top Cited Assignees (Backward Citations) 

  • RTX Corporation – 44,581  
  • General Electric Company – 19,915  
  • Honeywell International Inc. – 13,194  
  • Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc – 12,750  
  • The Boeing Company – 11,027  
  • Safran SA – 10,656  
  • The United States of America – 10,194  
  • Siemens AG – 9,144  
  • Airbus SE – 5,795  
  • Lockheed Martin Corporation – 5,098  

Top Cited Patents (Forward Citations) 

  • US6936948B2 – 1,212 citations  
  • US5504873A – 1,194 citations  
  • US7583063B2 – 1,145 citations  
  • US5229872A – 1,040 citations  
  • US7976213B2 – 1,012 citations  
  • US4831526A – 1,005 citations  
  • US5319735A – 940 citations  
  • US5664109A – 865 citations  
  • US6127799A – 828 citations  
  • US6223616B1 – 745 citations  

Top Citing Patents (Backward Citations) 

  • US12379547B2 – 2,519 backward citations  
  • US12405507B2 – 2,474 backward citations  
  • US11726332B2 – 2,266 backward citations  
  • US11703645B2 – 2,247 backward citations  
  • US11448937B2 – 2,175 backward citations  
  • US11726323B2 – 2,061 backward citations  
  • US11175512B2 – 1,816 backward citations  
  • US12306418B2 – 1,807 backward citations  
  • US11287666B2 – 1,795 backward citations  
  • US11815781B2 – 1,756 backward citations  

The citation network reflects strong interaction with aerospace, propulsion, and industrial engineering leaders such as GE, Honeywell, Rolls-Royce, and Boeing. 

Litigation Activities 
  • Active Cases: 5  
  • Inactive Cases: 98  
  • Appeals: 27  
  • Patents in Litigation: 153  
  • Petitions: 52  
  • Reexaminations: 34
  • Chinese PRB Proceedings: 115  
  • Related Parties: 474  

RTX’s litigation profile includes a mix of active and inactive matters, with notable activity in petitions, reexaminations, and PRB proceedings. 

Publications vs Granted
Publications vs Granted RTX
Ownership and Acquisition 

Ownership Type 

  • Acquired Patents: 8,607  
  • Originally Assigned Patents: 141,892  

Sources of Acquired Patents 

  • Operating Companies: 4,918  
  • Other Sources: 897  
  • Universities: 18  
  • NPEs: 2  

The portfolio is largely internally developed, with a meaningful portion acquired from operating companies. 

Notable Acquisitions and M&A 
  • Raytheon–United Technologies Merger (2020, ~US$135 billion) 
    Formation of RTX Corporation combining Raytheon’s defense systems with United Technologies’ aerospace businesses.  
  • Spin-off of Otis and Carrier (2020) 
    Separation of non-core businesses to focus on aerospace and defense technologies.  
  • Corporate Rebranding to RTX (2023) 
    Organizational restructuring aligning the company’s identity with its integrated aerospace and defense portfolio.  
Business Performance 

RTX Corporation (Ticker: RTX) is a publicly traded aerospace and defense company. 

  • FY 2024 revenue: approximately US$68.9 billion  
  • FY 2025 revenue: approximately US$73.0 billion  
  • FY 2025 adjusted net income: approximately US$7.0 billion  
  • Q3 2025 revenue: approximately US$19.0 billion  
  • FY 2025 free cash flow: approximately US$6.5–7.0 billion  
Leadership (2025) 
  • Gregory J. Hayes – Executive Chairman  
  • Christopher T. Calio – President & Chief Executive Officer  
  • Neil G. Mitchill Jr. – Chief Financial Officer  
  • Wesley D. Kremer – President, Raytheon Segment  
Headquarters 

RTX Corporation 

1000 Wilson Blvd. 
Arlington, Virginia 22209, USA 

Conclusion 

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. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

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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