Sumitomo saw the highest growth of 1.24% in patent filings in April and 0.99% in grants in May in Q2 2024. Compared to Q1 2024, Q2 2024 saw an increase in patent filings by 1.24% and grants by 0.17%. GlobalData’s DataBook provides a comprehensive analysis of Sumitomo‘s patent filings and grants. Buy the databook here.

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Sumitomo has been focused on protecting inventions in Japan(JP) with nine publications in Q2 2024

The Japan(JP) Patent Office dominates the patent filings and grants with nearly 47% filings and 33% grants. The Japan(JP), World Intellectual Property Organization(WIPO), European Patent Office(EPO), and United States(US) patent Office are among the top ten patent offices where Sumitomo is filings its patents. Among the top granted patent authorities, Sumitomo has 33% of its grants in Japan(JP), 33% in United States(US) and 17% in European Patent Office(EPO).

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Patents related to digital banking and fintech lead Sumitomo's portfolio

Sumitomo has the highest number of patents in digital banking followed by, fintech and mobile payments. For digital banking, nearly 12% of patents were filed and no patents were granted in Q2 2024.

Aquatic animal products related patents lead Sumitomo portfolio followed by meat, and financial service applications

Sumitomo has highest number of patents in aquatic animal products followed by meat, financial service applications, image management, and design & manufacturing.

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