Casting Simulation and Die Design Patents: Leaders & Trends 2026
Casting Simulation and Die Design Patents: Who Files, What They Hold, and Where the Field Is Still Open
No single filer dominates. the leader holds 56 records and the top 5 combined account for just 6.5% of all 3,364 records in scope — this is a fragmented field, not a walled garden. Filings peaked at 94 in 2017 and have moved unevenly since; the last fully comparable window shows growth from 39 records in 2021 to 51 in 2024, a 31% rise. Counts for 2025 and 2026 are understated because publication typically lags filing by around 18 months — treat the most recent bars as still filling in, not as a decline.
- 1GENENTECH INC1.7%
- 2AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC1.3%
- 3BASF SE1.2%
- 4MERCK PATENT GMBH1.2%
- 5FRAUNHOFER GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FORDERUNG DER ANGEWANDTEN FORSCHUNG EV1.1%
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Frequently asked questions
Who are the leading patent holders in casting simulation and die design?
The ranked list covers 100 companies, and no single filer dominates: the top-ranked assignee holds 56 records, with fifth place at 38 and tenth place at 26. The top 5 assignees combined account for only 6.5% of all 3,364 records in scope, and the top 10 combined reach 11.0%. That means most of the field’s activity sits with filers outside the ranked leaders, so a competitive review needs to look past the obvious names.
Is patent filing in casting simulation and die design growing or slowing down?
Filing activity peaked at 94 records in 2017 and did not sustain that level afterward, but the most recent complete comparison shows growth, not decline: 39 records in 2021 rose to 51 in 2024, a 31% increase. Figures for 2025 and 2026 look lower, but that reflects normal publication lag of roughly 18 months rather than a real slowdown. Any conclusion about the field cooling off should wait until those later years finish publishing.
Where should I file for casting simulation and die design patents?
Germany is by far the dominant receiving office in this dataset with 1,572 records, ahead of the EPO at 447 and WIPO/PCT filings at 320. The United States (138) and Australia (123) trail well behind. This distribution suggests German patent examiners have built the deepest body of prior art in this specific technology, which matters both for drafting strategy and for where a search should start.
Disclaimer. This analysis is based on Patsnap Eureka data drawn from a limited snapshot of global patent records and is provided for general information and reference only. Patent data carries inherent limitations — recent filings are under-counted because of publication lag, counts may be on a record or family basis, classification and applicant-name data may contain errors or duplicates, and the underlying search query defines the scope shown — so the analysis may be incomplete or inaccurate and may not reflect the full technology landscape.
Nothing here is an exhaustive prior-art, novelty, freedom-to-operate or validity search, nor does it constitute legal, financial or professional advice, and it should not be relied upon as such. Verify independently and review with qualified patent and legal professionals before acting on it.
Method: Filing trend and technology composition. Derived from a Patsnap search on Casting Simulation and Die Design covering 2015–2026, data cut-off 2026-07-31. Counts reflect published records only and shift as new filings publish. Every share divides by all records in scope. Data: Patsnap Eureka. See the full landscape report.