According to our 2008 Global Innovation Study, Asian companies are driving innovation in the United States. Of the top 10 innovative companies in the U.S., only three have their headquarters based there. For this study, innovation was measured by the total number of unique inventions issued in granted patents and published patent applications during 2008.
The top U.S. innovators in 2008 were, in order:
- Samsung (Korea)
- IBM (U.S.)
- Microsoft (U.S.)
- Toshiba (Japan)
- Canon (Japan)
- Fujitsu (Japan)
- Sony (Japan)
- GE (U.S.)
- Seiko Epson (Japan)
- Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co. Ltd (Taiwan)
Read the full press release for a list of innovators in Europe, Japan, China and Korea.
Laura Gaze, Senior Marketing Manager, IP Solutions Innovation, Patents Innovation, patent
The patent process can be intimidating, complex, litigious, and costly, yet it is necessary if you hope to protect your idea or invention and ever expect to be compensated for it. We recently brought together a panel of experts from the areas of patent prosecution, litigation, and analysis to outline the patent process, the obstacles to look for in that process, and how to overcome them.
Among the topics of discussion: An overview of the Patent Life Cycle, Filing preparation – ensuring a smooth process, Strategies for maximizing your resources in a down economy, Patent portfolio management and Trends in patent damages.
This session is available on demand via the West LegalEdcenter.
Ric Snead, Product Specialist, IP Solutions Patents IP Lifecycle, Litigation, patent, Prosecution