Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Industry

About APL Technologies

 
What technologies are available for license from APL?
APL maintains a portfolio of more than 350 active inventions (software, other copyrighted material, patents issued and patents pending) with strengths in sensor technology, biomedical applications, electronics, space technology and communications. OTT maintains a searchable database of issued patents on our web site. For more information or to have us perform a customized search of all technologies available for license, contact OTT.
 
How many new inventions does APL generate per year?
APL's invention disclosure rate is 3 new inventions per week for an average of 150 new inventions per year.
 
How many patent applications does APL file per year?
In Fiscal Year 2000, the Lab's Office of Patent Counsel filed 108 patent applications including 88 provisional patent applications. This rate is expected to continue. The Lab has more than 200 issued patents.
 
What is APL's research budget?
APL has an annual funding level at more than $530 million.