Kyocera has a total of 62655 patents globally, out of which 34719 have been granted. Of these 62655 patents, more than 70% patents are active. Japan is where Kyocera has filed the maximum number of patents, followed by United States of America and China. Parallelly, Japan seems to be the main focused R&D centre and also is the origin country of Kyocera.
Kyocera founded in 1959, is a global leader in engineering and technology, offering solutions across fine ceramics, semiconductor components, electronic devices, and advanced systems such as IoT and document solutions. The company collaborates with innovators worldwide to address critical challenges, driving progress in industries from automotive and electronics to renewable energy and healthcare. Through its diverse portfolio, Kyocera is committed to advancing society and improving everyday life.
Do read about some of the most popular patents of Kyocera which have been covered by us in this article and also you can find Kyocera patents information, the worldwide patent filing activity and its patent filing trend over the years, and many other stats over Kyocera patent portfolio.
How many patents does Kyocera have?
Kyocera has a total of 62655 patents globally. These patents belong to 39981 unique patent families. Out of 62655 patents, 43802 patents are active.
How Many Patents did Kyocera File Every Year?
Are you wondering why there is a drop in patent filing for the last two years? It is because a patent application can take up to 18 months to get published. Certainly, it doesn’t suggest a decrease in the patent filing.
| Year of Patents Filing or Grant | Kyocera Applications Filed | Kyocera Patents Granted |
| 2025 | 376 | 1142 |
| 2024 | 2095 | 1899 |
| 2023 | 3399 | 2356 |
| 2022 | 3750 | 2359 |
| 2021 | 4109 | 2523 |
| 2020 | 4675 | 3491 |
| 2019 | 5314 | 4041 |
| 2018 | 5333 | 4299 |
| 2017 | 6134 | 4292 |
| 2016 | 6429 | 4697 |
How many Kyocera patents are Alive/Dead?
Worldwide Patents
How Many Patents did Kyocera File in Different Countries?
Countries in which Kyocera Filed Patents
| Country | Patents |
| Japan | 30002 |
| United States of America | 13555 |
| China | 6375 |
| Europe (EPO) | 4019 |
| Korea (South) | 652 |
| Taiwan | 473 |
| Ireland | 353 |
| Germany | 331 |
| Hong Kong (S.A.R.) | 147 |
| Australia | 73 |
| Thailand | 49 |
| Canada | 42 |
| India | 31 |
| Mexico | 23 |
| Russia | 17 |
| Singapore | 17 |
| France | 15 |
| Brazil | 13 |
| Israel | 12 |
| Vietnam | 11 |
| Philippines | 9 |
| Spain | 9 |
| New Zealand | 9 |
| Malaysia | 7 |
| United Kingdom | 5 |
| Norway | 4 |
| Finland | 4 |
| Denmark | 4 |
| Indonesia | 2 |
| Sweden | 2 |
| Turkey | 2 |
| Hungary | 1 |
| South Africa | 1 |
| Poland | 1 |
| Portugal | 1 |
| Slovenia | 1 |
Where are Research Centres of Kyocera Patents Located?
10 Best Kyocera Patents
US9307102B2 is the most popular patent in the Kyocera portfolio. It has received 385 citations so far from companies like Canon and Minolta Camera Co.
Below is the list of 10 most cited patents of Kyocera:
| Publication Number | Citation Count |
| US9307102B2 | 385 |
| US8990235B2 | 379 |
| US9620126B2 | 228 |
| US10222474B1 | 167 |
| US9653642B1 | 147 |
| US9122364B2 | 125 |
| JP2015012301A | 119 |
| US9666677B1 | 119 |
| US9246311B1 | 119 |
| US9436344B2 | 115 |
What Percentage of Kyocera US Patent Applications were Granted?
Kyocera (Excluding its subsidiaries) has filed 9386 patent applications at USPTO so far (Excluding Design and PCT applications). Out of these 6483 have been granted leading to a grant rate of 80.13%.
Below are the key stats of Kyocera patent prosecution at the USPTO.
Which Law Firms are managing US Patents for Kyocera?
| Law Firm | Total Applications | Success Rate |
| Studebaker & Brackett Pc | 1862 | 78.75% |
| Procopio | 1413 | 73.93% |
| Volpe Koenig | 1264 | 85.01% |
| DLA Piper Llp | 1146 | 80.72% |
| Kyocera (Inhouse IP Dept.) | 895 | 88.53% |
| Hauptman Ham Llp | 798 | 81.57% |
| Duane Morris Llp | 616 | 74.91% |
| Viering Jentschura & Partner Mbb Sonstige | 214 | 91.94% |
| Hogan Lovells US Llp | 187 | 83.96% |
| Birch Stewart Kolasch & Birch Llp | 113 | 87.61% |
What are Kyocera key innovation segments?
What Technologies are Covered by Kyocera?
The chart below distributes patents filed by Kyocera in different countries on the basis of the technology protected in patents. It also represents the markets where Kyocera thinks it’s important to protect particular technological inventions.
R&D Focus: How has Kyocera search focus changed over the years?
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