Apple saw the highest growth of 1.09% in patent filings in May and 1% in grants in April in Q2 2024. Compared to Q1 2024, Q2 2024 saw an increase in patent filings by 0.38% and grants by 1%. GlobalData’s DataBook provides a comprehensive analysis of Apple‘s patent filings and grants. Buy the databook here.
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Apple has been focused on protecting inventions in United States(US) with 1425 publications in Q2 2024
The United States(US) Patent Office dominates the patent filings and grants with nearly 39% filings and 64% grants. The United States(US), China(CN), European Patent Office(EPO), and World Intellectual Property Organization(WIPO) patent Office are among the top ten patent offices where Apple is filings its patents. Among the top granted patent authorities, Apple has 64% of its grants in United States(US), 13% in China(CN) and 6% in European Patent Office(EPO).
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Patents related to 5g and digitalization lead Apple's portfolio
Apple has the highest number of patents in 5g followed by, digitalization and wearable tech. For 5g, nearly 15% of patents were filed and 15% of patents were granted in Q2 2024.
Wireless networking related patents lead Apple portfolio followed by communications, and consumer applications
Apple has highest number of patents in wireless networking followed by communications, consumer applications, wireless access, and consumer devices. For wireless networking, nearly 9% of patents were filed and 8% of patents were granted in Q2 2024.
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