ReferenceTools
list_assignees
Search for patent assignees by name
list_assignees
Search for patent assignees (companies or individuals who own patents).
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
query | string | Yes | Search term for assignee name |
limit | number | No | Max results (default: 20, max: 100) |
Example Request
{
"query": "Apple",
"limit": 10
}Example Response
{
"success": true,
"data": [
{
"assignee_id": "12345",
"disambig_assignee_organization": "Apple Inc.",
"patent_count": 85432
},
{
"assignee_id": "67890",
"disambig_assignee_organization": "Apple Computer Inc.",
"patent_count": 1234
}
]
}Response Fields
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
assignee_id | string | Unique assignee identifier |
disambig_assignee_organization | string | Disambiguated organization name |
patent_count | number | Total patents held |
Notes
- Results ordered by patent count (most patents first)
- Same company may appear multiple times under different names
- PatentsView disambiguates assignee names where possible
- Use assignee name in
patent_searchfor filtering
Use Cases
- Identify major patent holders in a technology area
- Research a company's patent portfolio size
- Find variations of a company name for comprehensive search