SoftBank saw the highest growth of 1.3% in patent filings in May and 1.44% in grants in April in Q2 2024. Compared to Q1 2024, Q2 2024 saw an increase in patent filings by 0.9% and grants by 1.44%. GlobalData’s DataBook provides a comprehensive analysis of SoftBank‘s patent filings and grants. Buy the databook here.
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SoftBank has been focused on protecting inventions in Japan(JP) with 110 publications in Q2 2024
The Japan(JP) Patent Office dominates the patent filings and grants with nearly 56% filings and 84% grants. The Japan(JP), World Intellectual Property Organization(WIPO), United States(US), and South Korea(KR) patent Office are among the top ten patent offices where SoftBank is filings its patents. Among the top granted patent authorities, SoftBank has 84% of its grants in Japan(JP), 12% in United States(US) and 3% in European Patent Office(EPO).
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Patents related to emissions reduction and electric aircraft lead SoftBank's portfolio
SoftBank has the highest number of patents in emissions reduction followed by, electric aircraft and space economy. For emissions reduction, nearly 9% of patents were filed and 6% of patents were granted in Q2 2024.
Wireless networking related patents lead SoftBank portfolio followed by wireless access, and image management
SoftBank has highest number of patents in wireless networking followed by wireless access, image management, communications, and aerospace. For wireless networking, nearly 13% of patents were filed and 12% of patents were granted in Q2 2024.
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