KLA saw the highest growth of 1.4% in patent filings in May and 0.9% in grants in April in Q2 2024. Compared to Q1 2024, Q2 2024 saw an increase in patent filings by 0.81% and grants by 0.9%. GlobalData’s DataBook provides a comprehensive analysis of KLA‘s patent filings and grants. Buy the databook here.

KLA has been focused on protecting inventions in United States(US) with 77 publications in Q2 2024

The United States(US) Patent Office dominates the patent filings and grants with nearly 25% filings and 19% grants. The United States(US), South Korea(KR), China(CN), and Japan(JP) patent Office are among the top ten patent offices where KLA is filings its patents. Among the top granted patent authorities, KLA has 26% of its grants in China(CN), 19% in United States(US) and 19% in Japan(JP).

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Patents related to artificial intelligence and machine learning lead KLA's portfolio

KLA has the highest number of patents in artificial intelligence followed by, machine learning and industrial automation. For artificial intelligence, nearly 26% of patents were filed and 25% of patents were granted in Q2 2024.

Testing & measurements related patents lead KLA portfolio followed by design & manufacturing, and image management

KLA has highest number of patents in testing & measurements followed by design & manufacturing, image management, semiconductor products, and semiconductors. For testing & measurements, nearly 24% of patents were filed and 22% of patents were granted in Q2 2024.

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