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Foreign companies filing patents in USA (Updated 2024)

Global innovation is undergoing a dramatic shift, with the 2023 Global Innovation Index revealing that the United States has dropped to third place, overtaken by Sweden.

Despite this, the U.S. remains a top destination for global patent filings, thanks to its cutting-edge research, robust market and strong IP protection. This evolving landscape is seeing non-U.S. companies play a pivotal role in driving innovation within America’s borders, particularly in areas like AI, biotechnology, and sustainable energy.

Explore how these global giants are leading the charge in the ongoing U.S. innovation revolution.

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Key Insights & Stats

  • Samsung Electronics holds a commanding lead in US patent filings, with 8,859 patents, nearly 5,000 more than the second-ranked company, TSMC, at 3,933 patents.

Let’s have a look at the last 5 year patent filing (2019-2024) of the top 3 companies in the United States:

  • Emerging Company: CXMT (ChangXin Memory Technologies) stands out as a startup in the semiconductor memory industry, competing with giants like Samsung and TSMC.
  • Geographical Influence: Many top foreign patent filers in the US are from Japan, reflecting the country’s strength in automotive, electronics, and semiconductor This robust patent activity supports Japan’s expanding market presence in the US, as companies like Toyota, Sony, and Canon protect their innovations and compete in key industries across North America.
  • Sectoral Dominance: Electronics and Semiconductors: Samsung Electronics, TSMC, and Samsung Display are examples of how the electronics and semiconductor sectors dominate the patent filings, reflecting their continuous push for innovation.

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