533110 — Lessors of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets (except Copyrighted Works)
Description
This industry comprises 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 (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Establishments primarily engaged in producing, reproducing, and/or distributing copyrighted works are
- classified in Sector 51, Information;
- Independent artists, writers, and performers primarily engaged in creating copyrighted works are classified
- in Industry 711510, Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers;
- Establishments primarily engaged in leasing real property are classified in Subsector 531, Real Estate;
- Establishments primarily engaged in leasing tangible assets, such as automobiles, computers, consumer
- goods, and industrial machinery and equipment, are classified in Subsector 532, Rental and Leasing
- Services; and
- Establishments that allow franchisees the use of the franchise name, contingent on the franchisee buying
- products or services from the franchisor, are classified elsewhere.
- 455
- Sector 54--Professional, Scientific, and Technical ServicesT
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 6792 - Oil Royalty Traders (via SIC1987:6792→NAICS1997:53311→2002:533110→2007:533110→2012:533110→2017:533110→2022:533110)
- SIC 6794 - Patent Owners and Lessors (via SIC1987:6794→NAICS1997:53311→2002:533110→2007:533110→2012:533110→2017:533110→2022:533110)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC W036 — Lease or Rental of Equipment: Special Industry Machinery
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 533110 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 533110 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Lessors of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets (except Copyrighted Works)' under Sector 53 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 533110? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $47,000,000 for NAICS code 533110 (Lessors of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets (except Copyrighted Works)), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 533110? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 533110 (Lessors of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets (except Copyrighted Works)) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 6792 - Oil Royalty Traders, 6794 - Patent Owners and Lessors.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 533110:
- Sector 53 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Real Estate and Rental and Leasing sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 533110 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Lessors of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets (except Copyrighted Works)).
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.