Unicorn companies, privately held startups valued at over $1 billion, attract significant investments due to their rapid growth, disruptive technologies, and potential for high returns. But how do these unicorns safeguard their innovations?
Our latest report reveals that only 22% of US startups that achieved unicorn status in 2023 have patents. Notable among these unicorns are Lyten, Gradiant, Our Next Energy, BitGo, and KoBold Metals. These companies are in highly innovative industries: advanced materials, sustainable technologies, energy storage, AI systems for mineral exploration, and cryptocurrency.
For a detailed review of these US unicorns — their patenting activities, the jurisdictions where they seek protection, and analyses of their patented technologies — download our latest report.
