Company patents

Locus Solutions IPCo, LLC

Locus Solutions IPCo, LLC shows a surprising shift in its patent strategy, with a strong historical focus on "Functional Materials (LCD, Lubricants)" (25.8% of portfolio) and "Fermentation & Biosynthesis" (25.0%), yet nearly all categories experienced significant declines in patenting activity in 2025 and so far in 2026, with "Drilling & Mining" and "Water / Sewage Treatment" seeing a 100% decline in 2026, indicating a broad de-prioritization across its portfolio, except for emerging interests in "Horticulture & Forestry" (100% YoY growth in 2026) and "Nanotechnology" (2 patents so far in 2026 after zero in 2025).

Patent Trend by Technology Area

Yearly patent publications since 2023

Product themes

Product-level themes inferred from filings since 2023, with category chips showing where each theme appears. Select a theme to filter the patents below.

128 US filings (since 2023) · 12 categories · 25 themes

Emerging Contaminant Removal

Specific techniques and materials developed to remove persistent or difficult-to-treat pollutants from water, such as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), micropollutants, or specific industrial chemicals.

Water / Sewage Treatment
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30since 2023
+57.1%YoY
Wellbore Treatment Fluids

Specialized fluid compositions, including additives and inhibitors, used in oil and gas exploration and production for purposes like drilling, fracturing, cementing, corrosion inhibition, and formation stimulation.

Functional Materials (LCD, Lubricants)Drilling & Mining
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20since 2023
-42.9%YoY
Specialty Solvents and Coolants

Formulated liquid compositions designed for specific industrial applications, such as non-flammable cleaning, thermal management in electronics, or as low-viscosity, high-flash-point base fluids.

Functional Materials (LCD, Lubricants)
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11since 2023
-20.0%YoY
Automated Well Operations & Control

Systems and methods employing sensors, data processing, and control algorithms to automate and optimize drilling, fracturing, and fluid production processes in real-time.

Drilling & Mining
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11since 2023
-75.0%YoY
Biological Pest & Pathogen Control

Development and application of living organisms (e.g., bacteria, fungi, viruses) or their natural derivatives (e.g., peptides, plant extracts) as agents to suppress or eliminate agricultural pests, weeds, or plant diseases.

Biocides & Pesticides
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10since 2023
-40.0%YoY
Bioprocess Optimization and Control

Developing advanced bioreactor designs, fermentation strategies, and downstream processing techniques to optimize yield, purity, and efficiency of biotechnological production.

Fermentation & Biosynthesis
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10since 2023
-60.0%YoY
Advanced Separation & Recovery Systems

Novel or optimized methods and apparatus for efficiently separating desired products, recovering valuable components, or managing effluents from complex hydrocarbon mixtures and refining processes.

Petroleum / Hydrocarbon Refining
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9since 2023
-50.0%YoY
Water Contaminant Remediation

Systems and methods specifically engineered for removing pollutants and impurities from water sources, ranging from groundwater decontamination to point-of-use filtration, often employing adsorption, membrane, or distillation techniques.

Separation Processes (Filtration, Distillation)
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8since 2023
+100.0%YoY
Sulfate-Free & Mild Cleansing

Development of personal care compositions that achieve effective cleansing and conditioning benefits while avoiding harsh sulfated surfactants, often using alternative, milder surfactant systems.

Cosmetics & Personal Care Use
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8since 2023
-25.0%YoY
Herbicidal Active Ingredients

Innovation in chemical compounds or optimized formulations specifically designed to control or inhibit the growth of unwanted plants (weeds) in agricultural settings, often with improved selectivity or reduced environmental impact.

Biocides & Pesticides
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8since 2023
-50.0%YoY
Targeted Drug Formulation Delivery

Delivery systems specifically engineered to administer advanced drug formulations (e.g., microparticles, biologics, extended-release systems) to achieve precise targeting, controlled release kinetics, or enhanced therapeutic efficacy within the body.

Pharmaceutical Preparations
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7since 2023
+200.0%YoY
Plant Disease Resistance Induction

Methods and compositions that stimulate a plant's natural defense mechanisms or improve its physiological resilience against pathogens, pests, or environmental stressors, rather than directly eliminating the threat.

Biocides & Pesticides
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6since 2023
+100.0%YoY
Sludge & Waste Valorization

Methods for treating solid or semi-solid waste (sludge, litter, industrial byproducts) from water treatment processes, often with a focus on reducing volume, detoxifying, or recovering valuable resources like energy (biogas), chemicals, or materials.

Water / Sewage Treatment
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6since 2023
-33.3%YoY
Skin Anti-Aging & Repair Actives

Formulations and active ingredients designed to counteract signs of skin aging, such as wrinkles and hyperpigmentation, or to promote skin repair and regeneration through specific biological mechanisms.

Cosmetics & Personal Care Use
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5since 2023
-50.0%YoY
Oral Care Formulations

Compositions specifically developed for maintaining oral hygiene, preventing dental issues like cavities and gingivitis, and improving cosmetic aspects such as teeth whitening.

Cosmetics & Personal Care Use
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5since 2023
n/a
Biocide Formulation & Delivery Systems

Technologies focused on enhancing the stability, efficacy, spread, or targeted application of biocidal active ingredients through specialized carriers, adjuvants, encapsulation, or physical forms (e.g., gels, spray-dried particles).

Biocides & Pesticides
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4since 2023
+100.0%YoY
Advanced Drug Delivery Systems

Development of lipid-based nanoparticles, liposomes, or other molecular platforms to encapsulate and deliver therapeutic agents, particularly nucleic acids, to target tissues or improve pharmacokinetics.

Nanotechnology
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3since 2023
+100.0%YoY
Nanostructured Membranes & Surfaces

Creation of membranes and surfaces with nanoscale features to control properties like porosity, hydrophobicity, or catalytic activity, particularly for applications in filtration, separation, and environmental remediation.

Nanotechnology
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2since 2023
+100.0%YoY
Intelligent Monitoring & Control

Systems and methods that use sensors, data analysis, and automation to monitor water quality, process parameters, or system performance, enabling adaptive control, predictive maintenance, or incentive-based management.

Water / Sewage Treatment
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2since 2023
0.0%YoY
Hair Growth & Styling Chemistry

Chemical compositions and methods for stimulating hair growth, altering hair structure for styling (e.g., straightening, curling, dyeing), or protecting hair from environmental damage and heat.

Cosmetics & Personal Care Use
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2since 2023
n/a
Industrial & Bioprocess Filtration

Membrane and depth filtration for industrial separation, gas purification, and bioprocess clarification including cross-flow, dead-end, tangential flow filtration, and oil/water separation.

Petroleum / Hydrocarbon Refining
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2since 2023
n/a
CMP Slurry Formulations

Abrasive slurry compositions used in semiconductor manufacturing for planarizing wafer surfaces, typically containing abrasive particles and chemical additives to achieve specific material removal rates and selectivity.

Functional Materials (LCD, Lubricants)
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1since 2023
new
Water & Wastewater Membrane Treatment

Membrane-based separation for water purification, contaminant removal, desalination, and wastewater treatment, including reverse osmosis, ultrafiltration, and forward osmosis modules.

Water / Sewage Treatment
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1since 2023
new
Nucleic Acid-Based Therapies

Therapeutic strategies employing nucleic acids (DNA, RNA, oligonucleotides) to modulate gene expression, deliver genetic material, or interfere with disease-causing pathways. Includes gene therapy using viral vectors.

Pharmaceutical Preparations
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1since 2023
n/a
Downhole Power & Electrical Systems

Methods and apparatus for generating, storing, and distributing electrical power within a wellbore, or for powering downhole tools and systems from the surface.

Drilling & Mining
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1since 2023
n/a

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