The filings, submitted Thursday to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, cover mobile phones, accessories like cases and chargers, wireless telephone services, and possibly even retail stores.
The smartphone industry in the United States is among the most saturated and competitive in the world, with leading global players Apple and Samsung dominating the market.
More than 60 million smartphones are purchased annually by American consumers, but nearly all of these devices are manufactured abroad — primarily in China, South Korea, and increasingly in India and Vietnam.
Despite the strength of U.S.-based tech brands, there is no significant domestic smartphone production infrastructure, largely due to high labor costs, supply chain complexity, and reliance on overseas component sourcing.