Konica Minolta saw the highest growth of 1.71% in patent filings and 1.08% in grants in May in Q2 2024. Compared to Q1 2024, Q2 2024 saw an increase in patent filings by 0.68% and grants by 0.95%. GlobalData’s DataBook provides a comprehensive analysis of Konica Minolta’s patent filings and grants. Buy the databook here.

Konica Minolta has been focused on protecting inventions in Japan(JP) with 408 publications in Q2 2024

The Japan(JP) Patent Office dominates the patent filings and grants with nearly 54% filings and 79% grants. The Japan(JP), United States(US), World Intellectual Property Organization(WIPO), and China(CN) patent Office are among the top ten patent offices where Konica Minolta is filings its patents. Among the top granted patent authorities, Konica Minolta has 79% of its grants in Japan(JP), 12% in United States(US) and 4% in European Patent Office(EPO).

Ricoh and Kyocera could be the strongest competitors for Konica Minolta

In terms of grant share, Konica Minolta stands first among its competitors followed by Ricoh and Kyocera.

Patents related to industrial automation and healthtech lead Konica Minolta's portfolio

Konica Minolta has the highest number of patents in industrial automation followed by, healthtech and digitalization. For industrial automation, nearly 19% of patents were filed and 23% of patents were granted in Q2 2024.

Image management related patents lead Konica Minolta portfolio followed by diagnostic imaging, and printers

Konica Minolta has highest number of patents in image management followed by diagnostic imaging, printers, printing inks, and television. For image management, nearly 17% of patents were filed and 11% of patents were granted in Q2 2024.

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