Vale saw the highest growth of 1.66% in patent filings in April and 1.99% in grants in May in Q2 2024. Compared to Q1 2024, Q2 2024 saw an increase in patent filings by 1.66% and grants by 0.99%. GlobalData’s DataBook provides a comprehensive analysis of Vale‘s patent filings and grants. Buy the databook here.

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Vale has been focused on protecting inventions in Australia(AU) with two publications in Q2 2024

The Australia(AU) Patent Office dominates the patent filings with nearly 33% of filings. The Australia(AU), Brazil(BR), Denmark(DK), and Canada(CA) patent Office are among the top ten patent offices where Vale is filings its patents. Among the top granted patent authorities, Vale has 50% of its grants in Canada(CA) and 25% in Spain(ES).

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Patents related to nanomedicine and industrial automation lead Vale's portfolio

Vale has the highest number of patents in nanomedicine followed by, industrial automation and climate change. For nanomedicine, nearly 29% of patents were filed and no patents were granted in Q2 2024.

Manufacturing/industrial related patents lead Vale portfolio followed by tires and wheels, and recycling

Vale has highest number of patents in manufacturing/industrial followed by tires and wheels, recycling.

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