In 2004, IBM received 3,248 U.S. patents from the USPTO. This is the twelfth consecutive year that IBM has received more US patents than any other company in the world. In addition to delivering these innovations through its products and services, IBM maintains an active patent and technology licensing program.

The IBM Corporation’s Intellectual Property and Licensing team is responsible for licensing IBM's patents, as well as other forms of intellectual property, such as technology, know-how and trademarks. These pages provide an introduction to IBM’s licensing practices as well as a portfolio of patents and technologies currently available for licensing. If you believe your business could be enhanced by access to IBM's technologies, please contact us.