Epson Named
Among Top 100 Global Innovators for Sixth Consecutive Year
Among Top 100 Global Innovators for Sixth Consecutive Year
– Singapore, 2 March, 2017 –
Seiko Epson Corporation (TSE: 6724, “Epson”) was listed among the 2016Top 100 Global Innovators announced by Philadelphia-based Clarivate Analytics,
formerly the Intellectual Property & Science business of Thomson Reuters.
Epson has been named to the list every year since its inception in 2011.
Hirofumi Hino from Clarivate Analytics’ office in Japan presented
Toshiya Takahata, executive officer and general administrative manager of
Epson’s Intellectual Property Division, with a trophy to commemorate the occasion.
Toshiya Takahata, executive officer and general administrative manager of
Epson’s Intellectual Property Division, with a trophy to commemorate the occasion.
Takahata (right) accepting the trophy from Hirofumi Hino of Clarivate
Analytics
Analytics
Reasons for selection (cited by Clarivate Analytics)
The Top 100 Global Innovators methodology analyzes patents across four main
criteria (volume, success, globalization, and influence). Epson has been
selected for the list largely in recognition of its success rate, a metric that
indicates the ratio of patents granted to the number of applications filed.
The Top 100 Global Innovators methodology analyzes patents across four main
criteria (volume, success, globalization, and influence). Epson has been
selected for the list largely in recognition of its success rate, a metric that
indicates the ratio of patents granted to the number of applications filed.
Intellectual property at Epson
Epson files about 4,000 patent applications a year. It holds and maintains
about 50,000 patents globally and is working with patent agencies in 20
countries or more at any given time. In the patent rankings for the 2015 fiscal year, Epson ranked 7th in
Japan for the number of patents awarded, 16th in the United States, and 15th in
China (among foreign companies). Epson possesses world-class IP capabilities
and is an industry leader in patent quantity and quality in product categories
such as inkjet printers and projectors.
Epson files about 4,000 patent applications a year. It holds and maintains
about 50,000 patents globally and is working with patent agencies in 20
countries or more at any given time. In the patent rankings for the 2015 fiscal year, Epson ranked 7th in
Japan for the number of patents awarded, 16th in the United States, and 15th in
China (among foreign companies). Epson possesses world-class IP capabilities
and is an industry leader in patent quantity and quality in product categories
such as inkjet printers and projectors.
Comments from Toshiya Takahata, executive officer and general
administrative manager of Epson’s Intellectual Property Division
“I am extremely pleased and proud that Epson has once again been honored with
inclusion on the Top 100 Global Innovators list. Epson’s business strategies
and intellectual property strategies are closely linked under the Epson 25
Corporate Vision. The acquisition of high-quality patents that contribute to
our business is a high priority for us. I think Clarivate Analytics was able to
see and appreciate what we have been doing, and that’s why we again made the
Top 100 Global Innovators list. Intellectual property expands the potential of
Epson’s current businesses as well as our future businesses. The Intellectual
Property Division will continue to work closely with research and development
departments to achieve Epson’s aim of becoming a truly indispensable company by
creating products and services that help to make the world a better place.”
administrative manager of Epson’s Intellectual Property Division
“I am extremely pleased and proud that Epson has once again been honored with
inclusion on the Top 100 Global Innovators list. Epson’s business strategies
and intellectual property strategies are closely linked under the Epson 25
Corporate Vision. The acquisition of high-quality patents that contribute to
our business is a high priority for us. I think Clarivate Analytics was able to
see and appreciate what we have been doing, and that’s why we again made the
Top 100 Global Innovators list. Intellectual property expands the potential of
Epson’s current businesses as well as our future businesses. The Intellectual
Property Division will continue to work closely with research and development
departments to achieve Epson’s aim of becoming a truly indispensable company by
creating products and services that help to make the world a better place.”
Top 100 Global Innovators
Clarivate Analytics analyzes intellectual property and patent trends based on
proprietary data to determine the world’s most innovative corporations and
institutions. The analysis covers four main criteria: volume, success,
globalization, and influence. Begun in 2011, the Top 100 Global Innovators
report is now in its sixth year.
Clarivate Analytics analyzes intellectual property and patent trends based on
proprietary data to determine the world’s most innovative corporations and
institutions. The analysis covers four main criteria: volume, success,
globalization, and influence. Begun in 2011, the Top 100 Global Innovators
report is now in its sixth year.
For details, please see the Clarivate Analytics press release. http://news.clarivate.com/2017-01-10-Clarivate-Analytics-Names-2016-Top-100-Global-Innovators
For more details about Epson’s intellectual property activities, click
on the link below. http://global.epson.com/innovation/intellectual_property/
on the link below. http://global.epson.com/innovation/intellectual_property/
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