Sumco saw the highest growth of 1.08% in patent filings and 0.99% in grants in May in Q2 2024. Compared to Q1 2024, Q2 2024 saw an increase in patent filings by 0.37% and grants by 0.78%. GlobalData’s DataBook provides a comprehensive analysis of Sumco’s patent filings and grants. Buy the databook here.

Sumco has been focused on protecting inventions in Japan(JP) with 28 publications in Q2 2024

The Japan(JP) Patent Office dominates the patent filings and grants with nearly 50% filings and 41% grants. The Japan(JP), Germany(DE), United States(US), and World Intellectual Property Organization(WIPO) patent Office are among the top ten patent offices where Sumco is filings its patents. Among the top granted patent authorities, Sumco has 41% of its grants in Japan(JP), 30% in Germany(DE) and 26% in United States(US).

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Patents related to climate change and emissions reduction lead Sumco's portfolio

Sumco has the highest number of patents in climate change followed by, emissions reduction and industrial automation. For climate change, nearly 33% of patents were filed and 100% of patents were granted in Q2 2024.

Design & manufacturing related patents lead Sumco portfolio followed by testing & measurements, and semiconductor products

Sumco has highest number of patents in design & manufacturing followed by testing & measurements, semiconductor products, manufacturing/industrial, and mechanical parts. For design & manufacturing, nearly 71% of patents were filed and 56% of patents were granted in Q2 2024.

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