Hitachi saw the highest growth of 1.03% in patent filings in May and 1.02% in grants in April in Q2 2024. Compared to Q1 2024, Q2 2024 saw an increase in patent filings by 0.86% and grants by 1.02%. GlobalData’s DataBook provides a comprehensive analysis of Hitachi’s patent filings and grants. Buy the databook here.

Hitachi has been focused on protecting inventions in Japan(JP) with 1528 publications in Q2 2024

The Japan(JP) Patent Office dominates the patent filings and grants with nearly 36% filings and 54% grants. The Japan(JP), World Intellectual Property Organization(WIPO), United States(US), and China(CN) patent Office are among the top ten patent offices where Hitachi is filings its patents. Among the top granted patent authorities, Hitachi has 54% of its grants in Japan(JP), 21% in United States(US) and 13% in China(CN).

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Patents related to industrial automation and climate change lead Hitachi's portfolio

Hitachi has the highest number of patents in industrial automation followed by, climate change and digitalization. For industrial automation, nearly 21% of patents were filed and 21% of patents were granted in Q2 2024.

Earthmoving equipment related patents lead Hitachi portfolio followed by it services, and bpm solutions

Hitachi has highest number of patents in earthmoving equipment followed by it services, bpm solutions, autonomous driving, and commercial vehicles. For earthmoving equipment, nearly 5% of patents were filed and 4% of patents were granted in Q2 2024.

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