SoftBank Group saw the highest growth of 2.1% in patent filings in May and 0.81% in grants in April in Q2 2024. Compared to Q1 2024, Q2 2024 saw an increase in patent filings by 1% and grants by 0.81%. GlobalData’s DataBook provides a comprehensive analysis of SoftBank Group‘s patent filings and grants. Buy the databook here.
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SoftBank Group has been focused on protecting inventions in Japan(JP) with 245 publications in Q2 2024
The Japan(JP) Patent Office dominates the patent filings and grants with nearly 45% filings and 27% grants. The Japan(JP), United Kingdom(GB), World Intellectual Property Organization(WIPO), and China(CN) patent Office are among the top ten patent offices where SoftBank Group is filings its patents. Among the top granted patent authorities, SoftBank Group has 27% of its grants in Japan(JP), 24% in China(CN) and 12% in United States(US).
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Patents related to industrial automation and robotics lead SoftBank Group's portfolio
SoftBank Group has the highest number of patents in industrial automation followed by, robotics and digitalization. For industrial automation, nearly 19% of patents were filed and 2% of patents were granted in Q2 2024.
Mos micro (mpu, mcu & dsp) related patents lead SoftBank Group portfolio followed by image management, and autonomous driving
SoftBank Group has highest number of patents in mos micro (mpu, mcu & dsp) followed by image management, autonomous driving, active and passive safety, and controls and modules. For mos micro (mpu, mcu & dsp), nearly 6% of patents were filed and 12% of patents were granted in Q2 2024.
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