The United States remains a global leader in innovation, with companies constantly pushing boundaries and developing new technologies. Here, we explore the top 100 companies in America, ranked by the number of patents published for the year 2023.
Rank | Companies | Patent Count | HQ Country | Sector |
1 | Samsung Electronics | 17142 | South Korea | Consumer Electronics |
2 | TSMC | 8928 | Taiwan | Semiconductors |
3 | Qualcomm | 8720 | United States | Telecommunications |
4 | Huawei | 7496 | China | Telecommunications |
5 | IBM | 7470 | United States | Information Technology |
6 | Canon | 6411 | Japan | Imaging Technology |
7 | Toyota | 6202 | Japan | Automotive |
8 | Apple | 6116 | United States | Consumer Electronics |
9 | Samsung Display | 6115 | South Korea | Display Technology |
10 | LG Electronics | 5761 | South Korea | Consumer Electronics |
11 | Intel | 5023 | United States | Semiconductors |
12 | 4489 | United States | Information Technology | |
13 | Micron Technology | 4448 | United States | Memory Storage |
14 | Hyundai | 4109 | South Korea | Automotive |
15 | Microsoft | 4039 | United States | Software |
16 | Kia Motors | 3945 | South Korea | Automotive |
17 | Boe Technology | 3396 | China | Display Technology |
18 | Ericsson | 3361 | Sweden | Telecommunications |
19 | Fujifilm | 3287 | Japan | Imaging Technology |
20 | Sony | 3115 | Japan | Consumer Electronics |
21 | Dell | 3055 | United States | Computers |
22 | Ford | 2901 | United States | Automotive |
23 | NEC | 2799 | Japan | Information Technology |
24 | Honda | 2709 | Japan | Automotive |
25 | Epson | 2567 | Japan | Printing Technology |
26 | Robert Bosch | 2433 | Germany | Automotive Parts |
27 | Amazon | 2396 | United States | E-commerce & Cloud Computing |
28 | General Motors | 2381 | United States | Automotive |
29 | Mitsubishi | 2366 | Japan | Industrial Machinery |
30 | Capital One | 2262 | United States | Financial Services |
31 | Tencent | 2227 | China | Internet & Technology |
32 | Panasonic | 2224 | Japan | Consumer Electronics |
33 | Murata Manufacturing | 2209 | Japan | Electronic Components |
34 | Texas Instruments | 2126 | United States | Semiconductors |
35 | Aramco | 2122 | Saudi Arabia | Oil & Gas |
36 | LG Display | 2034 | South Korea | Display Technology |
37 | Applied Materials | 2031 | United States | Semiconductor Equipment |
38 | Cisco | 1947 | United States | Networking |
39 | General Electric | 1943 | United States | Industrial Conglomerate |
40 | Meta | 1912 | United States | Social Media & Technology |
41 | HP | 1851 | United States | Computers |
42 | SK Hynix | 1849 | South Korea | Memory Storage |
43 | NTT | 1843 | Japan | Telecommunications & IT Services |
44 | LG Energy Solution | 1797 | South Korea | Battery Manufacturing |
45 | Nike | 1742 | United States | Apparel & Footwear |
46 | Denso | 1724 | Japan | Automotive Components |
47 | VMWare | 1692 | United States | Cloud Computing & Virtualization Software |
48 | Toshiba | 1684 | Japan | Electronics & Industrial Products |
49 | Philips | 1681 | Netherlands | Healthcare Technology & Consumer Electronics |
50 | RTX | 1673 | United States | Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) |
51 | Kioxia | 1644 | Japan | Semiconductors |
52 | Kyocera | 1627 | Japan | Electronics & Telecommunications |
53 | Boeing | 1607 | United States | Aerospace & Defense |
54 | ST Microelectronics | 1529 | Switzerland | Semiconductors |
55 | AT&T | 1526 | United States | Telecommunications |
56 | Oppo | 1518 | China | Consumer Electronics |
57 | Snap | 1475 | United States | Social Media & Technology |
58 | Baidu | 1436 | China | Internet Technology |
59 | Bank Of America | 1405 | United States | Financial Services |
60 | Halliburton | 1394 | United States | Oil & Gas Services |
61 | ZTE | 1392 | China | Telecommunications & Technology |
62 | Oracle | 1389 | United States | Software |
63 | Medtronic | 1381 | Ireland | Medical Devices |
64 | TDK | 1376 | Japan | Electronic Components |
65 | Honeywell | 1363 | United States | Industrial Manufacturing |
66 | Sharp | 1352 | Japan | Consumer Electronics |
67 | Ricoh | 1344 | Japan | Office Equipment & Technology |
68 | Nokia | 1341 | Finland | Telecommunications |
69 | Changxin Memory Technologies | 1339 | China | Semiconductors |
70 | Brother Industries | 1323 | Japan | Printing & Imaging Technology |
71 | Infineon Technologies | 1311 | Germany | Semiconductors |
72 | Lenovo | 1310 | China | Computers & Electronics |
73 | Johnson & Johnson | 1302 | United States | Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices |
74 | Tokyo Electron | 1261 | Japan | Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment |
75 | Xiaomi | 1251 | China | Consumer Electronics |
76 | Fujitsu | 1239 | Japan | Information Technology |
77 | Salesforce | 1216 | United States | Cloud Computing & Software |
78 | Bytedance | 1215 | China | Internet Technology |
79 | LG Chem | 1201 | South Korea | Chemicals & Battery Technology |
80 | Covidien | 1169 | Ireland | Biotechnology |
81 | T-Mobile | 1163 | United States | Telecommunications |
82 | SAP | 1158 | Germany | Enterprise Software |
83 | Japan Display | 1144 | Japan | Display Technology |
84 | 3M | 1143 | United States | Diversified Manufacturing ( Industrials, Healthcare, Consumer) |
85 | Sony Semiconductor Solutions | 1141 | Japan | Semiconductors |
86 | Hitachi | 1135 | Japan | Multi Conglomerate |
87 | EMC IPCo | 1125 | United States | Technology (acquired by Dell Technologies) |
88 | Vivo | 1118 | China | Consumer Electronics |
89 | Caterpillar | 1114 | United States | Construction & Heavy Equipment |
90 | Siemens | 1111 | Germany | Industrial Manufacturing & Technology |
91 | Semiconductor Energy Laboratory | 1098 | Japan | Research & Development (Semiconductors) |
92 | Corning | 1093 | United States | Specialty Materials (Glass, Ceramics, Optical) |
93 | Samsung Electro Mechanics | 1084 | South Korea | Electronic Components |
94 | P&G | 1081 | United States | Consumer Goods |
95 | CATL | 1079 | China | Battery Technology |
96 | BASF | 1057 | Germany | Chemicals |
97 | Nvidia | 1053 | United States | Computer Hardware (Graphics Processing Units) |
98 | Western Digital | 1034 | United States | Data Storage |
99 | Cilag | 931 | Switzerland | Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices |
100 | Adobe | 931 | United States | Software |
Key Findings:
- Most of the top 10 companies on the list come from the Tech sector under the sub-domains:
- Consumer Electronics: Samsung Electronics, Apple, Samsung Display, LG Electronics
- Semiconductors: TSMC, Qualcomm (though they also do telecommunications)
- Telecommunications: Qualcomm, Huawei (though they also do consumer electronics)
- Automotive (Electric Vehicles): Toyota
- Number 6 on the list is a Photograph company, Canon.
- Toyota is the only automotive manufacturer present in the Top 10.
- Nike is the only apparel manufacturer listed in the Top 50 rankings.
- Standing out among the technology giants, Aramco, a Saudi Arabian firm at number 35, holds the title of the world’s biggest oil and gas producer.
- In a list brimming with tech giants, Capital One (30nd) stands out as the sole financial institution in the Top 50.
Insights & Takeaways:
Dominance by Foreign Companies: A surprising trend emerges at the top. South Korean giants Samsung Electronics and Samsung Display claim the top spots. Taiwan’s TSMC, a major chip manufacturer, sits at number two.
Tech Titans Hold Strong: Despite foreign dominance, familiar names from the American tech sector still hold significant positions. Qualcomm (3rd), IBM (5th), and Intel (11th) showcase the ongoing focus on developing processing power and communication technologies.
Embracing Innovation in Car Technologies: The list isn’t limited to tech giants. Automotive companies like Toyota (7th), Ford (22nd), and General Motors (28th) demonstrate their commitment to innovation in electric vehicles, autonomous driving, and connected car technologies.
This data provides a snapshot of the most prolific patenters in 2023. It will be interesting to see how this landscape evolves in the coming years, particularly with continued advancements in artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and sustainable technologies.