Nintendo saw the highest growth of 249% in patent filings and 157% in grants in July in Q3 2023. Compared to Q2 2023, Q3 2023 saw an increase in patent filings by 249% and grants by 157%. GlobalData’s DataBook provides a comprehensive analysis of Nintendo‘s patent filings and grants. Buy the databook here.

Nintendo has been focused on protecting inventions in Japan(JP) with 87 publications in Q3 2023

The Japan(JP) Patent Office dominates the patent filings and grants with nearly 47% filings and 53% grants. The Japan(JP), United States(US), European Patent Office(EPO), and World Intellectual Property Organization(WIPO) patent Office are among the top ten patent offices where Nintendo is filings its patents. Among the top granted patent authorities, Nintendo has 53% of its grants in Japan(JP), 35% in United States(US), and 12% in European Patent Office(EPO).

GoerTek could be the strongest competitor for Nintendo

In terms of grant share, Nintendo stands in first position among its competitors. GoerTek and Microsoft secured the top positions according to recent patent publication data.

Patents related to gaming and mobile gaming lead Nintendo's portfolio

Nintendo has the highest number of patents in gaming followed by, mobile gaming and online gaming. For gaming, nearly 72% of patents were filed and 52% of patents were granted in Q3 2023.

Consumer applications related patents lead Nintendo portfolio followed by image management, and consumer devices

Nintendo has highest number of patents in consumer applications followed by image management, consumer devices, augmented reality and computer & peripherals. For consumer applications, nearly 27% of patents were filed and 15% of patents were granted in Q3 2023.

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