Ricoh saw the highest growth of 1.74% in patent filings in May and 1.18% in grants in April in Q2 2024. Compared to Q1 2024, Q2 2024 saw an increase in patent filings by 1.25% and grants by 1.18%. GlobalData’s DataBook provides a comprehensive analysis of Ricoh’s patent filings and grants. Buy the databook here.

Ricoh has been focused on protecting inventions in Japan(JP) with 690 publications in Q2 2024

The Japan(JP) Patent Office dominates the patent filings and grants with nearly 53% filings and 58% grants. The Japan(JP), United States(US), European Patent Office(EPO), and China(CN) patent Office are among the top ten patent offices where Ricoh is filings its patents. Among the top granted patent authorities, Ricoh has 58% of its grants in Japan(JP), 23% in United States(US) and 10% in European Patent Office(EPO).

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Patents related to digitalization and industrial automation lead Ricoh's portfolio

Ricoh has the highest number of patents in digitalization followed by, industrial automation and climate change. For digitalization, nearly 10% of patents were filed and 7% of patents were granted in Q2 2024.

Image management related patents lead Ricoh portfolio followed by television, and printers

Ricoh has highest number of patents in image management followed by television, printers, communications, and printing inks. For image management, nearly 7% of patents were filed and 6% of patents were granted in Q2 2024.

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