SIC 6794 — Patent Owners and Lessors
Description & Classification
SIC code 6794 representing 'Patent Owners and Lessors' is an industry category in the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system under U.S. OSHA and Federal procurement registers.
Modern NAICS Crosswalk
Trace the modern equivalent classifications in the 2022 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) database:
- NAICS 533110 - Lessors of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets (except Copyrighted Works) (via SIC1987:6794→NAICS1997:53311→2002:533110→2007:533110→2012:533110→2017:533110→2022:533110)
Classification Details
| SIC Code | 6794 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Patent Owners and Lessors |
| Division | Division H: Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate |
| Major Group | Major Group 67: Holding and Other Investment Offices |
| Source / Verified | US Census 1987 SIC Concordance / 2026-06-28 |
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for legacy SIC code 6794:
- SIC Codes Complete Compliance Guide — Detailed history and active legal applications of the SIC classification framework.
- Why Legacy SIC Codes Persist Guide — How credit systems and the SEC still rely on SIC metadata.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Trace industrial code conversions dynamically.
- SIC Major Group 67 Hub — View other legacy industries in this business division.
Related Industries in Major Group 67
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What industry does SIC code 6794 represent?
SIC 6794 is 'Patent Owners and Lessors', a 4-digit Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code under Major Group 67: Holding and Other Investment Offices (Division H: Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate); it maps to modern 2022 NAICS code(s): 533110 (Lessors of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets (except Copyrighted Works)).
What is the modern 2022 NAICS mapping for SIC 6794?
SIC code 6794 maps to modern NAICS codes: 533110 - Lessors of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets (except Copyrighted Works).