IBM has been
selling off a
sizable number of its patents these past few months, but according to a new research report, the company still ended 2011 with the world's largest artillery. For the 19th straight year, IBM has come out on top of IFI Claims Patent Services' annual rankings of the world's top 50 US utility patent holders, with a record 6,180 patents. That's up five percent from 2010, though there are several contenders hot on its heels. Second-place Samsung saw an eight percent spike in its holdings, while Canon overtook Microsoft for third place, on the strength of an eleven percent year-on surge. Qualcomm, meanwhile, was among the biggest gainers, with a full 40 percent increase, along with RIM, which enjoyed 38 percent growth. Perhaps the biggest winner? The continent of Asia, where a full 25 of the top 50 companies are based. More numbers for your enjoyment after the break.
Continue reading IBM maintains top spot in global patent rankings, Canon overtakes Microsoft
IBM maintains top spot in global patent rankings, Canon overtakes Microsoft originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:24:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink |
Bloomberg |
Email this |
Comments 
Source: http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/iNn_DFKO5M0/
mike rowe pro bowl 2012 ron artest deion sanders shld 2012 sec football schedule medifast
No comments:
Post a Comment
Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.