{"id":32828,"date":"2021-12-14T12:16:21","date_gmt":"2021-12-14T12:16:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=32828"},"modified":"2025-11-26T08:51:28","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T08:51:28","slug":"lego-patents","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/lego-patents\/","title":{"rendered":"Lego Patents \u2013 Insights &amp; Stats (Updated 2025)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Lego has a total of 3896 patents globally, out of which 3344 have been granted. Of these 3896 patents, more than 74% patents are active. United States of America is where Lego has filed the maximum number of patents, followed by Japan and Korea (South). Parallelly, Denmark seems to be the main focused R&amp;D center and is also the origin country of Lego.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lego was founded in the year 1932 by Ole Kirk Christiansen. Company is doing business in manufacturing Lego-brand toys, consisting mostly of interlocking plastic bricks. The Lego Group has also built several amusement parks around the world, each known as LEGOLAND, and operates numerous retail stores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do read about some of the most popular patents of Lego which have been covered by us in this article and also you can find Lego\u2019s patents information, the worldwide patent filing activity and its patent filing trend over the years, and many other stats over Lego\u2019s patent portfolio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Lego Innovation Prediction Roadmap: 2025\u20132030<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/LEGO-Patent-Innovation-Roadmap.png\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/LEGO-Patent-Innovation-Roadmap-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Lego Innovation Roadmap\" class=\"wp-image-111706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/LEGO-Patent-Innovation-Roadmap-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/LEGO-Patent-Innovation-Roadmap-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/LEGO-Patent-Innovation-Roadmap-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/LEGO-Patent-Innovation-Roadmap-50x28.png 50w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/LEGO-Patent-Innovation-Roadmap-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/LEGO-Patent-Innovation-Roadmap-60x34.png 60w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/LEGO-Patent-Innovation-Roadmap-100x56.png 100w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/LEGO-Patent-Innovation-Roadmap.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br><em>The insights and projections presented in this article are based on predictive analysis, current patent analysis that have been done, and publicly available information as of 2025. While care has been taken to ensure accuracy, the forward-looking statements are speculative and should not be interpreted as definitive strategic actions by Lego or its affiliates. This content is intended for informational and research purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or investment advice.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Want to explore which innovation areas Lego is likely to focus on next and where its future patent surge could occur? Fill out the form to get the details.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- [if lte IE 8]>\n<script charset=\"utf-8\" type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/js.hsforms.net\/forms\/v2-legacy.js\"><\/script>\n<![endif]-->\n<p><script charset=\"utf-8\" type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/js.hsforms.net\/forms\/v2.js\"><\/script> <script>\n  hbspt.forms.create({\n              region: \"na1\",\n              portalId: \"1791848\",\n              formId: \"80423420-ed8c-4752-9c8b-6930b6dc7c52\"\n});\n<\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How many patents does Lego have?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lego has a total of 3896 patents globally. These patents belong to 1446 unique patent families. Out of 3896 patents, 2897 patents are active.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Many Patents did Lego File Every Year?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Lego-Patent-Filing-Trend.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Lego-Patent-Filing-Trend-1024x601.png\" alt=\"Lego Patent Filing Trend\" class=\"wp-image-107687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Lego-Patent-Filing-Trend-1024x601.png 1024w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Lego-Patent-Filing-Trend-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Lego-Patent-Filing-Trend-768x451.png 768w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Lego-Patent-Filing-Trend-50x29.png 50w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Lego-Patent-Filing-Trend-60x35.png 60w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Lego-Patent-Filing-Trend-100x59.png 100w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Lego-Patent-Filing-Trend.png 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you wondering&nbsp;<strong>why there is a drop in patent filing for the last two years?&nbsp;<\/strong>It is because a patent application can take up to 18 months to get published. Certainly, it doesn\u2019t suggest a decrease in the patent filing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Year of Patents Filing or Grant<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Lego Applications Filed<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Lego Patents Granted<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2025<\/td><td>34<\/td><td>284<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2024<\/td><td>278<\/td><td>372<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2023<\/td><td>402<\/td><td>207<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2022<\/td><td>146<\/td><td>204<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2021<\/td><td>164<\/td><td>276<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2020<\/td><td>431<\/td><td>213<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2019<\/td><td>105<\/td><td>99<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2018<\/td><td>110<\/td><td>75<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2017<\/td><td>104<\/td><td>106<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2016<\/td><td>141<\/td><td>121<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How many Lego patents are Alive\/Dead?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Worldwide Patents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Lego-Patent-Portfolio.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Lego-Patent-Portfolio-1024x580.png\" alt=\"Lego Patent Portfolio\" class=\"wp-image-107688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Lego-Patent-Portfolio-1024x580.png 1024w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Lego-Patent-Portfolio-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Lego-Patent-Portfolio-768x435.png 768w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Lego-Patent-Portfolio-50x28.png 50w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Lego-Patent-Portfolio-60x34.png 60w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Lego-Patent-Portfolio-100x57.png 100w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Lego-Patent-Portfolio.png 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Many Patents did Lego File in Different Countries?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Lego-Worldwide-Patent-Filing-Trend.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"727\" src=\"https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Lego-Worldwide-Patent-Filing-Trend-1024x727.png\" alt=\"Lego Worldwide Patent Filing Trend\" class=\"wp-image-107689\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Lego-Worldwide-Patent-Filing-Trend-1024x727.png 1024w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Lego-Worldwide-Patent-Filing-Trend-300x213.png 300w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Lego-Worldwide-Patent-Filing-Trend-768x545.png 768w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Lego-Worldwide-Patent-Filing-Trend-50x35.png 50w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Lego-Worldwide-Patent-Filing-Trend-1536x1090.png 1536w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Lego-Worldwide-Patent-Filing-Trend-60x43.png 60w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Lego-Worldwide-Patent-Filing-Trend-100x71.png 100w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Lego-Worldwide-Patent-Filing-Trend.png 1550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Countries in which Lego Filed Patents<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Country<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Patents<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>United States Of America<\/td><td>380<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Japan<\/td><td>359<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Korea (South)<\/td><td>280<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>China<\/td><td>275<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>India<\/td><td>268<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Europe (EPO)<\/td><td>262<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mexico<\/td><td>260<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Brazil<\/td><td>233<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Canada<\/td><td>221<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Russia<\/td><td>220<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Australia<\/td><td>203<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hong Kong (S.A.R.)<\/td><td>202<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Denmark<\/td><td>143<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Germany<\/td><td>136<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Norway<\/td><td>61<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Spain<\/td><td>48<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Poland<\/td><td>44<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>United Kingdom<\/td><td>41<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Austria<\/td><td>23<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Portugal<\/td><td>11<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Costa Rica<\/td><td>7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Switzerland<\/td><td>6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Argentina<\/td><td>6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Colombia<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Israel<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Viet Nam<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Turkey<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>United Arab Emirates<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Taiwan<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chile<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Italy<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where are Research Centers of Lego Patents&nbsp;Located?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/RD-Centers-Of-Lego.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"727\" src=\"https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/RD-Centers-Of-Lego-1024x727.png\" alt=\"R&amp;D Centers Of Lego\" class=\"wp-image-107690\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/RD-Centers-Of-Lego-1024x727.png 1024w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/RD-Centers-Of-Lego-300x213.png 300w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/RD-Centers-Of-Lego-768x545.png 768w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/RD-Centers-Of-Lego-50x35.png 50w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/RD-Centers-Of-Lego-1536x1090.png 1536w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/RD-Centers-Of-Lego-60x43.png 60w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/RD-Centers-Of-Lego-100x71.png 100w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/RD-Centers-Of-Lego.png 1550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10 Best Lego Patents<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/slate.greyb.com\/patent\/US6353170B1?utm_source=Insight_gate&amp;utm_medium=top_ten_articles&amp;utm_campaign=insightgate&amp;utm_id=insightgate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/slate.greyb.com\/patent\/US6353170B1?utm_source=Insight_gate&amp;utm_medium=top_ten_articles&amp;utm_campaign=insightgate&amp;utm_id=insightgate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">US6353170B1<\/a>&nbsp;is the most popular patent in the Lego portfolio. It has received 440 citations so far from companies like <strong>Snap Inc, Sony and Google.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Below is the list of 10 most cited patents of Lego:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Publication Numbers<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Citation Count<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/slate.greyb.com\/patent\/US6353170B1?utm_source=Insight_gate&amp;utm_medium=top_ten_articles&amp;utm_campaign=insightgate&amp;utm_id=insightgate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">US6353170B1<\/a><\/td><td>440<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/slate.greyb.com\/patent\/WO2016075081A1?utm_source=Insight_gate&amp;utm_medium=top_ten_articles&amp;utm_campaign=insightgate&amp;utm_id=insightgate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WO2016075081A1<\/a><\/td><td>296<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/slate.greyb.com\/patent\/US20070262984A1?utm_source=Insight_gate&amp;utm_medium=top_ten_articles&amp;utm_campaign=insightgate&amp;utm_id=insightgate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">US20070262984A1<\/a><\/td><td>130<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/slate.greyb.com\/patent\/US7596473B2?utm_source=Insight_gate&amp;utm_medium=top_ten_articles&amp;utm_campaign=insightgate&amp;utm_id=insightgate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">US7596473B2<\/a><\/td><td>126<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/slate.greyb.com\/patent\/US7708615B2?utm_source=Insight_gate&amp;utm_medium=top_ten_articles&amp;utm_campaign=insightgate&amp;utm_id=insightgate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">US7708615B2<\/a><\/td><td>106<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/slate.greyb.com\/patent\/US8753164B2?utm_source=Insight_gate&amp;utm_medium=top_ten_articles&amp;utm_campaign=insightgate&amp;utm_id=insightgate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">US8753164B2<\/a><\/td><td>98<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/slate.greyb.com\/patent\/US6939192B1?utm_source=Insight_gate&amp;utm_medium=top_ten_articles&amp;utm_campaign=insightgate&amp;utm_id=insightgate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">US6939192B1<\/a><\/td><td>97<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/slate.greyb.com\/patent\/WO2007137577A1?utm_source=Insight_gate&amp;utm_medium=top_ten_articles&amp;utm_campaign=insightgate&amp;utm_id=insightgate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WO2007137577A1<\/a><\/td><td>60<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/slate.greyb.com\/patent\/WO2009047225A1?utm_source=Insight_gate&amp;utm_medium=top_ten_articles&amp;utm_campaign=insightgate&amp;utm_id=insightgate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WO2009047225A1<\/a><\/td><td>59<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/slate.greyb.com\/patent\/USD731596S1?utm_source=Insight_gate&amp;utm_medium=top_ten_articles&amp;utm_campaign=insightgate&amp;utm_id=insightgate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USD731596S1<\/a><\/td><td>58<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-percentage-of-apple-us-patent-applications-were-granted\"><strong>What Percentage of Lego US Patent Applications were Granted?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lego (Excluding its subsidiaries) has filed 220 patent applications at USPTO so far (Excluding Design and PCT applications). Out of these 160 have been granted leading to a&nbsp;<strong>grant rate of 87.43%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are the key stats of Lego patent prosecution at the USPTO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/EA-Stats-5.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"216\" src=\"https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/EA-Stats-5-1024x216.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-107691\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/EA-Stats-5-1024x216.png 1024w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/EA-Stats-5-300x63.png 300w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/EA-Stats-5-768x162.png 768w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/EA-Stats-5-50x11.png 50w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/EA-Stats-5-1536x323.png 1536w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/EA-Stats-5-60x13.png 60w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/EA-Stats-5-100x21.png 100w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/EA-Stats-5.png 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"which-law-firms-filed-most-us-patents-for-apple\"><strong>Which Law Firms are managing US Patents for&nbsp;Lego?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Law Firm<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Total Applications<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Success Rate<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day Pitney Llp<\/td><td>187<\/td><td>84.67%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gerald Levy<\/td><td>16<\/td><td>100.00%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pitney Hardin Kipp &amp; Szuch Llp<\/td><td>9<\/td><td>100.00%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cantor Colburn Llp<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>100.00%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1Ane Dalsimer Sullivan Kurucz<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>100.00%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Finnegan Henderson Farabow<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>100.00%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kane Dalsimer Sullivan Kurucz<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>100.00%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reza Green Esq<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>100.00%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How many inventions of other companies were rejected due to Lego patents?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The statistics below share strategic R&amp;D insights. It tells the companies that were trying to protect inventions similar to Lego invention. They couldn\u2019t because Lego had protected those before them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Examiners at the USPTO referred 48 Lego patents in 201 rejections (35 USC \u00a7 102 or 35 USC \u00a7 103 types).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The top citing companies in the Lego patent portfolio are <strong>May Patents, Microsoft and Sony.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>List of the Companies whose Patents were rejected citing Lego\u2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Company<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Number of Patent Applications that faced Rejection Citing Lego Patents<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Number of Rejections (102 &amp; 103)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>May Patents<\/td><td>11<\/td><td>16<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Microsoft<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>9<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sony<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Autodesk<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mattel<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Capital One Services<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Intel Corporation<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Geo Technical Laboratory<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Swapbots<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rockwell Automation Technologies<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Count of 102 and 103 Type Rejections based on Lego Patents<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/102-103-10.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/102-103-10-1024x585.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-87413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/102-103-10-1024x585.png 1024w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/102-103-10-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/102-103-10-768x439.png 768w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/102-103-10-50x29.png 50w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/102-103-10-60x34.png 60w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/102-103-10-100x57.png 100w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/102-103-10.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Top&nbsp;Lego Patents used in Rejecting Most Patent Applications<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Patent Number<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Count of Rejected Applications<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>US10213692B2<\/td><td>19<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>US8753164B2<\/td><td>9<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>US7596473B2<\/td><td>7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>US20070262984A1<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>US7979251B2<\/td><td>4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>US8753163B2<\/td><td>4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>US10812957B2<\/td><td>4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>US6939192B1<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>US9144749B2<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>US6461215B1<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>US10016694B2<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>US10583354B2<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>US6736691B1<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>US6547624B1<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>US6389375B1<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are Lego Top innovation segments?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/page-14.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"546\" src=\"https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/page-14-1024x546.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/page-14-1024x546.png 1024w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/page-14-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/page-14-768x410.png 768w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/page-14-50x27.png 50w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/page-14-60x32.png 60w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/page-14-100x53.png 100w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/page-14.png 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Top technologies in Lego&#8217;s patent portfolios relate mostly to Toy, Games, Manufacturing, Image data Processing and Computer Graphics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Patents related to toy includes all types of toys that Lego build: Robot toys, vehicle toys, dolls, Lego plastic bricks and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Games patents encapsulates board games, gaming systems, game dice, controllers and virtual games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Manufacturing related patents describe the process of manufacturing of different kinds of plastics toys or products, injection-moulding, additives and shaping or moulding of plastic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Patents related to image data processing indicates various processes of rendering of images and image pattern recognition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Computer Graphics patents encapsulates 3D rendering of objects, ray tracing, 3D modelling, digital representation and graphics rendering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lego&#8217;s most cited patent <a href=\"https:\/\/slate.greyb.com\/patent\/US20040186623A1?oq=US20040186623A1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">US20040186623A1<\/a> relates to controlling process in a toy robot, the toy robot detects an object in a number of predetermined zones relative to the robot and for generating a detection signal identifying the zones; and further process the information for selecting and performing a predetermined action from a number of actions in response to a particular detection signal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Top Emerging Technologies of Lego<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/page-15.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"546\" src=\"https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/page-15-1024x546.png\" alt=\"LEGO emerging technologies\" class=\"wp-image-32838\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/page-15-1024x546.png 1024w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/page-15-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/page-15-768x410.png 768w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/page-15-50x27.png 50w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/page-15-60x32.png 60w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/page-15-100x53.png 100w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/page-15.png 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It was very interesting to note that Lego is also working on technologies such as eraser, wearables, bio-toys, shelving systems and toy construction robot systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Erasers patents relates to an eraser made from a relatively resilient material having eraser properties allowing it to be used for erasing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Patents related to Wearables relates to a wearable toy system which includes a wearable component that has at least one fastening member for securing the wearable component to a section of the user&#8217;s body such as watches, bands, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bio-Toys patents particularly indicates the toys which are made of biopolymers and are biodegradable in nature and also toys which are made from recycled ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Patents related to Shelving Systems relates to a shelving system comprising a mounting surface and at least one shelving unit. It is therefore an object to increase the variety of choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Patent related to Toy Construction Robot System relates in to a toy construction robot system comprising a robot control unit, the robot control unit comprises of a housing which includes a coupling element configured to releasably interconnect the robot control unit with a cooperating toy component; a processor including programmed instructions; and a plurality of I\/O ports configured to communicate with the processor. It serves many functions such as providing a highly interactive and stimulating play experience to a user, particularly a child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Are LEGO\u2019s Business Moves Redefining Its Innovation Ecosystem?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In March\u202f2025, Lego revealed its largest product portfolio yet at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/the-lego-group-showcases-its-largest-portfolio-yet-at-toy-fair-2025-led-by-never-before-seen-sets-from-new-bbc-studios-bluey-partnership-302389215.html?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Toy\u202fFair\u202f2025<\/a>: more than 340 sets across 30\u202fthemes including the first sets from the newly revealed LEGO\u00ae\u202fBluey\u2122 theme in partnership with BBC Studios.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In H1\u202f2025, Lego\u2019s revenue grew <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lego.com\/en-us\/aboutus\/news\/2025\/august\/the-lego-group-achieves-double-digit-top--and-bottom-line-growth-in-h1-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">12% to DKK\u202f34.6\u202fbillion<\/a> and profit up 10%, driven by innovation, new sets, global expansion and sustainability efforts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lego also announced the creation of a new entity, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kirkbi.com\/press-releases\/2025\/lego-holding-creates-new-entity-lego-digital-play-to-explore-innovative-new-branded-gaming-experiences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LEGO\u202fDigital\u202fPlay<\/a>, to explore innovative new branded gaming experiences beyond current offerings (including prior partnerships such as LEGO\u202fFortnite).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In September\u202f2025, Lego agreed to acquire 29 LEGO\u00ae Discovery Centres and LEGOLAND\u00ae Discovery Centres from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lego.com\/en-us\/aboutus\/news\/2025\/september\/the-lego-group-to-acquire-lego-discovery-centres-and-legoland-discovery-centres-from-merlin-entertainments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Merlin Entertainments<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lego announced the use of a new material <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webwire.com\/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=343053\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rSEBS<\/a> (from recycled fishing nets\/engine oil) and e\u2011methanol derived materials for making rigid elements such as wheel axles and minifigure hands.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Should IP Leaders Be Watching in LEGO\u2019s Evolving Innovation Strategy?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As The LEGO Group expands its innovation footprint, several strategic shifts are beginning to shape the future direction of its IP strategy. The company&#8217;s aggressive move into digital spaces, evident through the launch of LEGO\u00ae Digital Play, signals a transition toward hybrid physical-digital ecosystems. This initiative, paired with prior partnerships like Fortnite and the recent Bluey\u2122 collaboration, hints at an IP pipeline poised to grow in areas like augmented reality play, smart bricks and modular robotics. This might indicate increased filings around embedded sensors, interactive gameplay mechanics and AI-driven build experiences as LEGO seeks to future-proof its play formats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sustainability is becoming central to LEGO\u2019s materials innovation. With 47% of raw materials now certified as sustainable and the integration of rSEBS and e-methanol-based compounds into manufacturing, the company is likely to accelerate filings related to bio-polymers, recyclable construction elements and low-emission production technologies. This also introduces a new layer of licensing and competitive differentiation, especially for portfolio managers and R&amp;D teams building sustainable toy alternatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LEGO\u2019s acquisition of Discovery Centres globally, combined with the opening of a new factory in Vietnam, suggests a dual strategy: deepening experiential brand engagement while reinforcing supply chain agility. These developments could drive IP activity around immersive retail experiences, IoT-driven engagement zones and advanced manufacturing processes. Meanwhile, with IP citations used in hundreds of rejections globally, LEGO&#8217;s patents are already shaping competitive boundaries in the toy-tech space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Given technical insights are based on the (2003 to 2022), would you like to know what Lego updated in technical segments and where Lego increased its filing? Fill out the form to get the details.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- [if lte IE 8]>\r\n<script charset=\"utf-8\" type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/js.hsforms.net\/forms\/v2-legacy.js\"><\/script>\r\n<![endif]-->\r\n<p><script charset=\"utf-8\" type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/js.hsforms.net\/forms\/v2.js\"><\/script> <script>\r\n  hbspt.forms.create({\r\n              region: \"na1\",\r\n              portalId: \"1791848\",\r\n              formId: \"80423420-ed8c-4752-9c8b-6930b6dc7c52\"\r\n});\r\n<\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are Lego key innovation segments?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<!-- [if lte IE 8]>\r\n<script charset=\"utf-8\" type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/js.hsforms.net\/forms\/v2-legacy.js\"><\/script>\r\n<![endif]-->\r\n<p><script charset=\"utf-8\" type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/js.hsforms.net\/forms\/v2.js\"><\/script> <script>\r\n  hbspt.forms.create({\r\n              region: \"na1\",\r\n              portalId: \"1791848\",\r\n              formId: \"80423420-ed8c-4752-9c8b-6930b6dc7c52\"\r\n});\r\n<\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Technologies are Covered by Lego?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Tech-Area-Blur-41.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Tech-Area-Blur-41-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Tech-Area-Blur-41-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Tech-Area-Blur-41-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Tech-Area-Blur-41-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Tech-Area-Blur-41-50x28.webp 50w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Tech-Area-Blur-41-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Tech-Area-Blur-41-60x34.webp 60w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Tech-Area-Blur-41-100x56.webp 100w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Tech-Area-Blur-41.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The chart below distributes<strong>&nbsp;<em>patents filed by <\/em>Lego <em>in different countries on the basis of the technology protected<\/em>&nbsp;<\/strong>in patents. It also represents the markets where Lego thinks it\u2019s important to protect particular technology inventions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Tech-Protected-blur-40.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Tech-Protected-blur-40-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Tech-Protected-blur-40-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Tech-Protected-blur-40-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Tech-Protected-blur-40-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Tech-Protected-blur-40-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Tech-Protected-blur-40-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Tech-Protected-blur-40-60x34.jpg 60w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Tech-Protected-blur-40-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Tech-Protected-blur-40.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"r-d-focus-how-baic-group-search-focus-changed-over-the-years\"><strong>R&amp;D Focus: How has Lego search focus changed&nbsp;over the years?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Technology-Through-the-year-Blur-42.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Technology-Through-the-year-Blur-42-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Technology-Through-the-year-Blur-42-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Technology-Through-the-year-Blur-42-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Technology-Through-the-year-Blur-42-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Technology-Through-the-year-Blur-42-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Technology-Through-the-year-Blur-42-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Technology-Through-the-year-Blur-42-60x34.jpg 60w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Technology-Through-the-year-Blur-42-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/insights.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Technology-Through-the-year-Blur-42.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>EXCLUSIVE INSIGHTS COMING SOON<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Interested in knowing about the areas of innovation that are being protected by Lego?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<!-- [if lte IE 8]>\r\n<script charset=\"utf-8\" type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/js.hsforms.net\/forms\/v2-legacy.js\"><\/script>\r\n<![endif]-->\r\n<p><script charset=\"utf-8\" type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/js.hsforms.net\/forms\/v2.js\"><\/script> <script>\r\n  hbspt.forms.create({\r\n              region: \"na1\",\r\n              portalId: \"1791848\",\r\n              formId: \"80423420-ed8c-4752-9c8b-6930b6dc7c52\"\r\n});\r\n<\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lego has a total of 3896 patents globally, out of which 3344 have been granted. 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