Canon at the top of the patent rankings again! In the top five for 38 consecutive years

Imaging technology leader Canon has been recorded as the only company in the world to rank in the top five for 38 consecutive years in the preliminary patent results list published by IFI CLAIMS Patent Services. This achievement is considered an indicator of the importance Canon places on innovation and R&D.

FIFTH IN THE US, FIRST IN JAPAN

Ranking fifth in the US and first in Japan, Canon has proven with this success that it is a leading innovative company not only in Japan but also in the global market.

Canon's patent strategy in different countries is determined by taking into account the technology and product trends of each country. This strategy enables Canon to strengthen its patent portfolio and gain an advantage over its competitors.

Canon focuses on developing new technologies in the fields of printing, imaging, medical, and industrial equipment. It continues its innovation by obtaining patent rights in various areas such as SPAD sensors, photon-counting CT, deep learning-based image processing technology, next-generation technology for commercial printing, and nano-imprint lithography.

AT THE TOP IN JAPAN FOR 19 YEARS

Ranking first among Japanese companies for 19 consecutive years, Canon attributes this success to the importance it places on intellectual property rights and its investments in this field.

Aiming to continue its innovation in the future, Canon intends to provide a better future for society by offering value-added products and services.

The ranking is as follows: