Canon saw the highest growth of 1.24% in patent filings in May and 1.15% in grants in April in Q2 2024. Compared to Q1 2024, Q2 2024 saw an increase in patent filings by 0.88% and grants by 1.15%. GlobalData’s DataBook provides a comprehensive analysis of Canon‘s patent filings and grants. Buy the databook here.

Canon has been focused on protecting inventions in Japan(JP) with 2493 publications in Q2 2024

The Japan(JP) Patent Office dominates the patent filings and grants with nearly 45% filings and 46% grants. The Japan(JP), United States(US), China(CN), and European Patent Office(EPO) patent Office are among the top ten patent offices where Canon is filings its patents. Among the top granted patent authorities, Canon has 46% of its grants in Japan(JP), 31% in United States(US) and 11% in China(CN).

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Patents related to industrial automation and cybersecurity lead Canon's portfolio

Canon has the highest number of patents in industrial automation followed by, cybersecurity and digitalization. For industrial automation, nearly 17% of patents were filed and 14% of patents were granted in Q2 2024.

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

Canon has highest number of patents in image management followed by television, printers, wireless networking, and diagnostic imaging. For image management, nearly 11% of patents were filed and 9% of patents were granted in Q2 2024.

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