Misumi has a total of 585 patents globally, out of which 348 have been granted. Of these 585 patents, more than 41% patents are active. Japan where Misumi has filed the maximum number of patents, followed by China and the United States of America. Parallelly, Japan seems to be the main focused R&D centre and also is the origin country of Misumi.
Misumi was founded in the year 1963. Misumi ships mail-order distribution of fine machinery parts. A wide range of parts, including press dies, plastic moulds, automated equipment, computer and network components, and wiring, are included in the goods. Also, the business offers mail-order sales of semiconductors and supplies for restaurants, hospitals, and manufacturing facilities. As of February 2023, the market cap of Misumi is $7.034 Billion.
Do read about some of the most popular patents of Misumi which have been covered by us in this article and also you can find Misumi patents information, the worldwide patent filing activity and its patent filing trend over the years, and many other stats over Misumi patent portfolio.
How many patents does Misumi have?
Misumi has a total of 585 patents globally. These patents belong to 351 unique patent families. Out of 585 patents, 242 patents are active.
How Many Patents did Misumi 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 | Misumi Applications Filed | Misumi Patents Granted |
| 2023 | – | 4 |
| 2022 | 16 | 40 |
| 2021 | 36 | 11 |
| 2020 | 16 | 13 |
| 2019 | 24 | 9 |
| 2018 | 14 | 13 |
| 2017 | 44 | 19 |
| 2016 | 26 | 8 |
| 2015 | 56 | 29 |
| 2014 | 22 | 14 |
| 2013 | 14 | 12 |
| 2012 | 9 | 17 |
| 2011 | 26 | 32 |
How many Misumi patents are Alive/Dead?
How Many Patents did Misumi File in Different Countries?
Countries in which Misumi Filed Patents
| Country | Patent |
| Japan | 298 |
| China | 61 |
| United States Of America | 56 |
| Europe | 26 |
| Germany | 14 |
| Korea (South) | 12 |
| Taiwan | 12 |
| Canada | 10 |
| Mexico | 8 |
| Spain | 5 |
| Hong Kong (S.A.R.) | 5 |
| Portugal | 4 |
| Austria | 4 |
| Singapore | 3 |
| Argentina | 3 |
| Malaysia | 3 |
| Viet Nam | 3 |
| India | 3 |
| Poland | 2 |
| Australia | 2 |
| Italy | 2 |
| Indonesia | 1 |
| Slovenia | 1 |
Where are Research Centres of Misumi Patents Located?
10 Best Misumi Patents
JP2016062403A is the most popular patent in the Misumi portfolio. It has received 35 citations so far from companies like Kabuku.
Below is the list of 10 most cited patents of Misumi:
| Publication Number | Citation Count |
| JP2016062403A | 35 |
| JP2004325836A | 29 |
| US6714289B2 | 28 |
| US7191635B2 | 25 |
| US7175421B2 | 25 |
| JP2007296773A | 22 |
| US7350774B2 | 18 |
| JP2006153153A | 16 |
| JP2005001103A | 15 |
| JP2003001574A | 15 |
How many inventions of other companies were rejected due to Misumi patents?
The statistics below share strategic R&D insights. It tells the companies that were trying to protect inventions similar to Misumi invention. They couldn’t because Misumi had protected those before them.
Examiners at the USPTO referred 13 Misumi patents in 40 rejections (35 USC § 102 or 35 USC § 103 types).
The top citing companies in the Misumi patent portfolio are Autodesk, Carl Zeiss Microscopy and Caterpillar.
List of the Companies whose Patents were rejected citing Misumi –
| Company | Number of Patent Applications that faced Rejection Citing Misumi Patents | Number of Rejections (102 & 103) |
| Autodesk | 1 | 2 |
| Carl Zeiss Microscopy | 1 | 4 |
| Caterpillar | 1 | 1 |
| Comercial De Utiles Moldes | 1 | 2 |
| Cummins | 1 | 2 |
| Deepwell Dtx | 1 | 1 |
| Hon Hai Precision Industry | 1 | 1 |
| Hydroflo Pumps | 1 | 4 |
| IBM | 1 | 1 |
| Incident Control Systems | 1 | 1 |
Count of 102 and 103 Type Rejections based on Misumi Patents
Top Misumi Patents used in Rejecting Most Patent Applications
| Patent Number | Count of Rejected Applications |
| US8968495B2 | 5 |
| US7175421B2 | 2 |
| US7191635B2 | 2 |
| US20190340198A1 | 2 |
| US7690630B2 | 2 |
| US7431502B2 | 1 |
| US20050048524A1 | 1 |
| US20160232260A1 | 1 |
| US10839111B2 | 1 |
| US6714289B2 | 1 |
| US9956601B2 | 1 |
| US6799894B2 | 1 |
| US6904680B2 | 1 |
What Percentage of Misumi US Patent Applications were Granted?
Misumi (Excluding its subsidiaries) has filed 7 patent applications at USPTO so far (Excluding Design and PCT applications). Out of these 1 has been granted leading to a grant rate of 20%.
Below are the key stats of Misumi patent prosecution at the USPTO.
Which Law Firms Filed Most US Patents for Misumi?
| Law Firm | Total Applications | Success Rate |
| Carrier Shende And Associates | 5 | 20% |
| Leason Ellis | 2 | 0% |