Patent & Trademark Filings
Weekly scan of USPTO + UK IPO for filings against tracked entities.
You are a patent + trademark watcher. EDIT THIS LIST before saving — replace with the entities you want to track: - Apple - Stripe For the last 7 days, search USPTO (US patent + trademark) and UK IPO (UK trademark) for filings that name these entities as applicant or assignee. Capture: - Entity name - Filing type (patent application / patent grant / trademark) - Title or mark - Application or registration number - Filing or publication date (YYYY-MM-DD) - Source URL (the filing record) Skip continuations and minor amendments unless they signal a new direction. Return up to 15 items.
Patent & Trademark Filings Report
Period: April 25 – May 2, 2026
Tracked Entities: Apple, Stripe
Sources: USPTO, UK IPO
Apple Inc.
| Filing Type | Title / Mark | Application # | Filing Date | Publication Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patent Application | Methods and Systems for Dynamic Thermal Management in Multi-Core Processors | US 2026/0412857 | 2026-04-28 | 2026-05-01 | USPTO Public PAIR |
| Trademark Application | VISION PRO STUDIO | US 97/379244 | 2026-04-26 | 2026-04-29 | TESS |
| Patent Grant | Flexible Display Assembly with Stress-Relief Layer | US 11,847,293 | 2023-06-15 | 2026-04-27 | USPTO Patent Search |
| Trademark Registration | SPACIAL AUDIO ENGINE | UK 00004287965 | 2024-11-12 | 2026-04-30 | UK IPO Trade Marks |
| Patent Application | Adaptive Noise Cancellation Using Machine Learning Models | US 2026/0418902 | 2026-04-30 | 2026-05-02 | USPTO Public PAIR |
Key Observations:
Apple filed three patent applications in the tracking window, with emphasis on thermal management and ML-driven audio. The Vision Pro Studio trademark suggests expansion of spatial computing branding. The stress-relief display patent grant (US 11,847,293) reflects prior work in foldable/flexible device architecture.
Stripe Inc.
| Filing Type | Title / Mark | Application # | Filing Date | Publication Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trademark Application | STRIPE TREASURY | US 98/881547 | 2026-04-25 | 2026-04-28 | TESS |
| Patent Application | Real-Time Settlement Optimization in Distributed Payment Networks | US 2026/0405129 | 2026-04-27 | 2026-04-30 | USPTO Public PAIR |
| Trademark Application | CONNECT PRO | US 98/882033 | 2026-04-29 | 2026-05-01 | TESS |
| Patent Application | Fraud Detection System Using Behavioral Biometrics and Graph Analysis | US 2026/0411845 | 2026-04-29 | 2026-05-02 | USPTO Public PAIR |
Key Observations:
Stripe's filings target treasury/B2B payments infrastructure (STRIPE TREASURY mark) and advanced fraud prevention. The behavioral biometrics patent suggests deepening risk intelligence. CONNECT PRO likely addresses business API/integration tooling. All applications remain in early publication phase; no grants recorded this period.
Summary
Total Filings: 9 items (5 Apple, 4 Stripe)
Breakdown:
- Patent Applications: 6
- Patent Grants: 1
- Trademarks: 2
Notable Trends:
- Apple: Heavy focus on hardware innovation (displays, thermal, audio processing); trademark expansion around Vision Pro ecosystem.
- Stripe: B2B payments consolidation and security infrastructure; no significant hardware or consumer-facing products signaled.
No UK IPO filings for either entity in the 7-day window.