NAICS 533: Lessors of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets (except Copyrighted Works)
Subsector
Code facts
- Part of
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- 53
- Codes under it
- 1
- Contract awards
- 2 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $3,517,458 In FY2025
NAICS codes and definitions come from the U.S. Census Bureau and contract spending from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $0 |
| FY2026 | $2,931,905 |
| FY2025 | $3,517,458 |
| FY2024 | $2,586,171 |
| FY2023 | $2,357,813 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Solstice Advanced Materials US, Inc. | $2,045,005 | |
| 2 | Perpetual Licensing LLC | $790,160 | |
| 3 | Counterfind Inc. | $63,930 | |
| 4 | Frere-Jones Type LLC | $28,220 | |
| 5 | Johnson Controls Security Solutions LLC | $4,590 |
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of the Treasury | $2,045,005 | |
| 2 | Department of Agriculture | $790,160 | |
| 3 | Department of the Navy | $63,930 | |
| 4 | National Gallery of Art | $28,220 | |
| 5 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $4,590 |
Top PSC codes by obligations
| Rank | PSC code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AJ14 General Science and Technology R&D Services; General Science and Technology; R&D Administrative Expenses | $2,045,005 | |
| 2 | R701 Advertising Services | $790,160 | |
| 3 | 7A21 IT and Telecom – Business Application Software (Perpetual License Software) | $63,930 | |
| 4 | 7G21 IT and Telecom – Network: Digital Network Products (Hardware and Perpetual License Software) | $28,220 | |
| 5 | W075 Lease or Rental of Equipment: Office Supplies and Devices | $4,590 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $2,045,005 | |
| 2 | California | $790,160 | |
| 3 | Virginia | $68,520 | |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $28,220 |
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Codes under 533
Definition
Industries in the Lessors of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets (except Copyrighted Works) subsector include establishments primarily engaged in assigning rights to assets, such as patents, trademarks, brand names, and/or franchise agreements, for which a royalty payment or licensing fee is paid to the asset holder. Establishments in this subsector own the patents, trademarks, and/or franchise agreements that they allow others to use or reproduce for a fee and may or may not have created those assets.
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Establishments that allow franchisees the use of the franchise name, contingent on the franchisee buying products or services from the franchisor, are classified elsewhere. Excluded from this subsector are establishments primarily engaged in leasing real property and establishments primarily engaged in leasing tangible assets, such as automobiles, computers, consumer goods, and industrial machinery and equipment. These establishments are classified in Subsector 531, Real Estate, and Subsector 532, Rental and Leasing Services, respectively.
Quick answers
What is NAICS 533?
NAICS 533 is Lessors of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets (except Copyrighted Works), a subsector in NAICS 53, Real Estate and Rental and Leasing.
What codes are under NAICS 533?
NAICS 533 has one code under it with its own GovTribe page, 5331 Lessors of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets (except Copyrighted Works).
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 533?
Federal contracts under NAICS 533 obligated $3,517,458 in fiscal year 2025 and $11,393,347 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 533?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 533 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Solstice Advanced Materials US, Inc. ($2,045,005); Perpetual Licensing LLC ($790,160); and Counterfind Inc. ($63,930).
Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 533?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 533 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Department of the Treasury ($2,045,005), Department of Agriculture ($790,160) and Department of the Navy ($63,930).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 533?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 533 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are AJ14 General Science and Technology R&D Services; General Science and Technology; R&D Administrative Expenses, R701 Advertising Services and 7A21 IT and Telecom – Business Application Software (Perpetual License Software).
Where is the work under NAICS 533 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 533 over the last 12 months are New Jersey ($2,045,005), California ($790,160) and Virginia ($68,520).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 533?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 533 is Fuoi cnctr adptr CB, solicitation from Naval Supply Systems Command (Navy), posted March 19, 2025.
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