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Discover federal patents, intellectual property, and technology licensing opportunities from government agencies, national labs, and federally funded research.
100M+ government records · 110+ gov/news sources · Synced from live federal sources
100M+ records · 110+ sources
Market Intelligence — Patents
Active Records
60,369
Total Award Value
$4,183,953,891,061
Average Value
$116,040,434
Record Types
6
Records by Type
Job Listings40,609Contracts16,742Regulations2,577Grants400Bills39Vulnerabilities2
Top Contractors in Patents
| # | Contractor | Awards | Total Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GALLS PARENT HOLDINGS LLC | 831 | Not specified |
| 2 | PROCUREMENT CARD PAYMENT | 579 | Not specified |
| 3 | THE SHERWIN WILLIAMS COMPANY | 20 | Not specified |
| 4 | PPG ARCHITECTURAL FINISHES LLC | 17 | Not specified |
| 5 | MISCELLANEOUS VENDOR PAYMENTS | 15 | Not specified |
| 6 | SPECTRUM PAINT COMPANY INC | 11 | Not specified |
| 7 | BRUSHSTROKES INC | 8 | Not specified |
| 8 | WEST GROUP PAYMENT CENTER | 4 | Not specified |
| 9 | CHARLES PAINT RESEARCH INC | 3 | Not specified |
1.GALLS PARENT HOLDINGS LLC
Not specified2.PROCUREMENT CARD PAYMENT
Not specified3.THE SHERWIN WILLIAMS COMPANY
Not specified4.PPG ARCHITECTURAL FINISHES LLC
Not specified5.MISCELLANEOUS VENDOR PAYMENTS
Not specified6.SPECTRUM PAINT COMPANY INC
Not specified7.BRUSHSTROKES INC
Not specified8.WEST GROUP PAYMENT CENTER
Not specified9.CHARLES PAINT RESEARCH INC
Not specifiedCompetitive Position
FragmentedOpen market — no single contractor dominates
Good conditions for new entrants — 9+ active vendors
Set-Aside Distribution
Full and Open Competition61.3%Small Business Set-Aside17.1%Veteran-Owned Small Business9.1%NONE7.1%Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business2.7%8(a) Business Development1.3%HUBZone Small Business0.5%Women-Owned Small Business0.3%Small Business Set-Aside0.3%8(a) Business Development0.2%
Monthly Activity (Last 12 Months)
2025-07
7
2025-08
4
2025-09
6
2025-10
1
2025-11
7
2025-12
10,085
2026-01
8,124
2026-02
6,408
2026-03
11,182
2026-04
10,872
2026-05
10,208
2026-06
2,858
Frequently Asked Questions
Why track federal patents?▾
Federal patents reveal government technology priorities and research directions. They can indicate upcoming procurement needs for commercialization. Many government patents are available for licensing, and tracking them helps identify teaming opportunities with inventors and their agencies.
Can I license government patents?▾
Yes. Federal agencies can license their inventions to private companies. The technology transfer process varies by agency, but most have dedicated technology transfer offices. Small businesses may receive preferential licensing terms under the Bayh-Dole Act and Stevenson-Wydler Act.
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