Kakao saw the highest growth of 3.13% in patent filings and 1.24% in grants in April in Q2 2024. Compared to Q1 2024, Q2 2024 saw an increase in patent filings by 3.13% and grants by 1.24%. GlobalData’s DataBook provides a comprehensive analysis of Kakao‘s patent filings and grants. Buy the databook here.

Kakao has been focused on protecting inventions in South Korea(KR) with 57 publications in Q2 2024

The South Korea(KR) Patent Office dominates the patent filings and grants with nearly 60% filings and 80% grants. The South Korea(KR), United States(US), Japan(JP), and World Intellectual Property Organization(WIPO) patent Office are among the top ten patent offices where Kakao is filings its patents. Among the top granted patent authorities, Kakao has 80% of its grants in South Korea(KR), 15% in Japan(JP) and 5% in United States(US).

Apple and SoftBank Group could be the strongest competitors for Kakao

In terms of grant share, Kakao stands in ninth position among its competitors. Apple and SoftBank Group secured the top positions according to recent patent publication data.

Patents related to digitalization and artificial intelligence lead Kakao's portfolio

Kakao has the highest number of patents in digitalization followed by, artificial intelligence and social media. For digitalization, nearly 27% of patents were filed and 21% of patents were granted in Q2 2024.

Instant messaging related patents lead Kakao portfolio followed by instant messaging, and communications

Kakao has highest number of patents in instant messaging followed by instant messaging, communications, bpm solutions, and data & database management. For instant messaging, nearly 10% of patents were filed and 5% of patents were granted in Q2 2024.

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