Western Digital saw the highest growth of 1.47% in patent filings in May and 1.27% in grants in April in Q2 2024. Compared to Q1 2024, Q2 2024 saw an increase in patent filings by 0.44% and grants by 1.27%. GlobalData’s DataBook provides a comprehensive analysis of Western Digital‘s patent filings and grants. Buy the databook here.
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Western Digital has been focused on protecting inventions in United States(US) with 364 publications in Q2 2024
The United States(US) Patent Office dominates the patent filings and grants with nearly 67% filings and 72% grants. The United States(US), World Intellectual Property Organization(WIPO), China(CN), and South Korea(KR) patent Office are among the top ten patent offices where Western Digital is filings its patents. Among the top granted patent authorities, Western Digital has 72% of its grants in United States(US), 20% in China(CN) and 4% in South Korea(KR).
Samsung Group could be the strongest competitor for Western Digital
In terms of grant share, Western Digital stands in third position among its competitors. Western Digital and Samsung Group secured the top positions according to recent patent publication data.
Patents related to machine learning and artificial intelligence lead Western Digital's portfolio
Western Digital has the highest number of patents in machine learning followed by, artificial intelligence and data science. For machine learning, nearly 20% of patents were filed and 14% of patents were granted in Q2 2024.
Mos memory related patents lead Western Digital portfolio followed by storage devices, and semiconductors
Western Digital has highest number of patents in mos memory followed by storage devices, semiconductors, design & manufacturing, and semiconductor products. For mos memory, nearly 22% of patents were filed and 21% of patents were granted in Q2 2024.
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