Logistics
Patents for logistics and supply-chain companies
Protect routing, warehouse automation, fleet management and tracking innovations.
Get proposals for this industryCommon challenges
- Optimisation software can be considered abstract if framed poorly
- Large platforms invest heavily in logistics patents
- Solutions are often integrations of existing technologies
Typical areas we assess
- Last-mile delivery
- Load optimisation
- Cold-chain logistics
- Autonomous yard operations
Where we look for inventions
Warehouse automation
Picking, sorting and storage systems with novel mechanics or control.
Routing and dispatch
Technical methods that use real-time sensor data to optimise movement of goods.
Tracking and visibility
Hardware and data systems for end-to-end shipment visibility.
Frequently asked questions
Is a routing algorithm patentable?
When it is tied to a technical system and produces a technical effect — for example controlling vehicles or equipment — it may be.
How long does filing take?
Drafting usually takes weeks; examination can take years depending on the office. Your portal shows each milestone.
We do not guarantee that any patent will be granted. Grant decisions are made solely by the relevant patent office.
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