Nintendo saw the highest growth of 1.39% in patent filings in April and 1.18% in grants in May in Q2 2024. Compared to Q1 2024, Q2 2024 saw an increase in patent filings by 1.39% and grants by 0.8%. GlobalData’s DataBook provides a comprehensive analysis of Nintendo‘s patent filings and grants. Buy the databook here.

Nintendo has been focused on protecting inventions in Japan(JP) with 64 publications in Q2 2024

The Japan(JP) Patent Office dominates the patent filings and grants with nearly 34% filings and 71% grants. The United States(US), Japan(JP), European Patent Office(EPO), and China(CN) patent Office are among the top ten patent offices where Nintendo is filings its patents. Among the top granted patent authorities, Nintendo has 71% of its grants in Japan(JP), 16% in United States(US) and 12% in European Patent Office(EPO).

GoerTek and Sony Group could be the strongest competitors for Nintendo

In terms of grant share, Nintendo stands first among its competitors followed by GoerTek and Sony Group.

Patents related to gaming and mobile gaming lead Nintendo's portfolio

Nintendo has the highest number of patents in gaming followed by, mobile gaming and online gaming. For gaming, nearly 79% of patents were filed and 49% of patents were granted in Q2 2024.

Consumer applications related patents lead Nintendo portfolio followed by image management, and consumer devices

Nintendo has highest number of patents in consumer applications followed by image management, consumer devices, data & analytics services, and computer & peripherals. For consumer applications, nearly 16% of patents were filed and 10% of patents were granted in Q2 2024.

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