IBM Leads in Patent Receipts for 18th Consecutive Year

Strategic Insights -

IBM has consistently demonstrated its commitment to innovation and intellectual property, reinforcing its position as a leader in technological advancements. The company's latest achievement, receiving 5,896 patents in the US in 2010, solidifies its status as the most patent-receiving American corporate entity for the 18th year in a row. This accomplishment showcases IBM's dedication to developing cutting-edge technologies that transform industries and drive societal progress.

Key Takeaways:

  • IBM received a record 5,896 patents in the US in 2010, nearly quadrupling Hewlett-Packard's total and exceeding the combined issuances of Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard, Oracle, EMC, and Google.
  • Samsung came in second with 4,551 patents, while Microsoft won 3,094 patents, highlighting the competitive landscape of technological innovation.
  • The top 10 companies in patent receipt for 2010 were: IBM, Samsung, Microsoft, Canon, Panasonic, Toshiba, Sony, Intel, LG Electronics, and H-P.
  • More than 7,000 IBM inventors from 46 US states and 29 countries contributed to the company's record-breaking patent tally, with international inventors contributing to over 22% of the patents.
  • The increase in international inventor contributions was 27% over the last three years, underscoring the global nature of IBM's innovation efforts.
  • IBM's patent leadership is an important aspect of its high-value business strategy, focused on enabling instrumented, interconnected, intelligent infrastructures that support a smarter planet.

Statistics:

  • IBM received 5,896 patents in the US in 2010.
  • Samsung received 4,551 patents in 2010.
  • Microsoft received 3,094 patents in 2010.
  • The top 10 patent-receiving companies in 2010 issued a total of 168,082 patents.
  • International inventors contributed 22% of IBM's patents in 2010, representing a 27% increase over the last three years.

Sources:

  • IBM (http://www.ciol.com/Technology/Storage/News-Reports/IBM-acquires-data-compression-provider-Storwize/139474/0/)
  • US Patent Office (http://www.ciol.com/News/News/News-Reports/Accenture-grabs-US-client-Halliburton-from-TCS/138487/0/)