Company patents

The MathWorks, Inc.

The MathWorks, Inc. demonstrates a patent strategy focused heavily on core computing technologies, with Software Development & Compilers representing 40.0% of its portfolio, though patenting in this area saw a significant decline of 75.0% in 2024 and a further 66.7% decline so far in 2026. Surprisingly, despite their strong software foundation, categories like Machine Learning & AI and Natural Language Processing show only minor activity, with 3 and 2 patents respectively, and inconsistent yearly trends, suggesting these advanced computing areas are not yet a primary focus for patent protection.

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.

35 US filings (since 2023) · 12 categories · 9 themes

Component Performance Optimization

Using computational design and simulation to optimize the performance characteristics of specific components or materials within a larger engineering system.

Electronic Design Automation (CAD/EDA)
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12since 2023
-75.0%YoY
Electronic System Layout & Integration

Automated methods and tools for generating, optimizing, and verifying the physical layout and interconnections of electronic components, including integrated circuits, printed circuit boards, and system-level interface protection.

Electronic Design Automation (CAD/EDA)
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9since 2023
-66.7%YoY
Digital Twin & System Simulation

Creating virtual models (digital twins) of complex physical systems to simulate their behavior, predict performance, validate designs, or guide operations under various conditions.

Electronic Design Automation (CAD/EDA)
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8since 2023
-66.7%YoY
Photolithography Process Modeling

Computational methods for modeling and simulating photolithography processes, including mask design, aerial image generation, and defect prediction for semiconductor manufacturing.

Electronic Design Automation (CAD/EDA)
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4since 2023
n/a
Interactive 3D Data Visualization

Methods and systems for displaying complex data in three-dimensional graphical formats, allowing users to manipulate, explore, and derive insights from the data through interactive controls.

Input/Output & User Interfaces
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3since 2023
+100.0%YoY
Workflow Automation & Orchestration

Systems and methods for automating multi-step tasks, business processes, or service interactions, often involving AI agents, programmable interfaces, or formal orchestration languages to streamline operations.

Operating Systems & Program Control
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1since 2023
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Compiler Optimization & Code Analysis

Techniques employed within compilers or related tools to analyze program code, identify entities for compilation, and optimize execution on target hardware, including reconfigurable systems, to improve performance or resource efficiency.

Software Development & Compilers
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1since 2023
n/a
Sensor-based Environment Perceptionfiltered

Techniques and hardware for autonomous systems to gather and interpret data about their surroundings, including obstacle detection, object recognition, and depth estimation, to inform control decisions.

Industrial & Autonomous Control
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1since 2023
n/a
Advanced Radar/Lidar Hardware

Innovations in the physical components and architectures of radar, lidar, and sonar systems, including antenna design, RF signal generation, beam steering mechanisms, and optical elements for improved performance.

Radar / Sonar / Lidar
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1since 2023
n/a

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