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Top 100 Key Players companies in Film Forming
by Most Patent Filings in the world in 2018

The Film Forming top 100 is Discovery PatSnap’ annual ranking of the top 100 Most Patent Filings Film Forming Key Players in the world. Discovery has identified the top key players, startups & unicorns, fast-growings, news entrants in 2018, ranking from differnt perspectives, including patent filing intensity, academic research capability, news media heat. The company list is generated from various data types.

Key Players

Fast-growings

Startups & Unicorns

New Entrants

Ranking Year:

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

Region:

Global

China

Japan

South Korea

United States

United Kingdom

Germany

France

Ranking:

Most Patent Filings

Highest Patent Value

Most Patent Citation

Most Research Publications

Most Literature Citation

Most Market Reports

Most News Heat

#
Company Name
Region
Tech Topics
Total
1
Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.
Kanagawa, Japan
Semiconductor,Transistor,Semiconductor device,
...[+2]
Patent: 795
2
Sony Group Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Computer hardware,Software,Music,
...[+2]
Patent: 776
3
Seiko Epson Corp.
Nagano, Japan
Wearable technology,Projector,Electronics,
...[+2]
Patent: 598
4
Matsushita Electronics Corp.
Osaka, Japan
Electronics,Computer hardware,DVD player,
...[+2]
Patent: 559
5
Sharp Corp.
Osaka, Japan
Computer hardware,Electronics,Telecommunications,
...[+2]
Patent: 469
6
Hitachi Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Elevator,Electrical equipment,Electric motor,
...[+2]
Patent: 347
7
TOSHIBA Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Semiconductor,Computer hardware,Electronics,
...[+2]
Patent: 338
8
Canon, Inc.
Tokyo, Japan
Computer hardware,Software,Computer vision,
...[+2]
Patent: 296
9
SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.
Osaka, Japan
Semiconductor,Computer hardware,Software,
...[+2]
Patent: 162
10
Casio Electronics Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Saitama, Japan
Patent: 160
11
Seiko Instruments, Inc.
Chiba, Japan
Semiconductor,Electronic component,Optical fiber connector,
...[+2]
Patent: 159
12
Mitsubishi Electric Engineering Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Patent: 153
13
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
South Korea
Computer hardware,Semiconductor,Software,
...[+2]
Patent: 147
14
Mitsui Chemistry Joint-stock Co.
Japan
Patent: 104
15
Fujitsu Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Cloud computing,Enterprise software,Information technology management,
...[+2]
Patent: 101
16
Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc.
California, United States
Semiconductor,Microelectronics,Electronic component,
...[+2]
Patent: 101
17
Advanced LCD Technologies Development Center Co., Ltd.
Tochigi, Japan
Patent: 101
18
Panasonic Liquid Crystal Display Co., Ltd.
Hyogo, Japan
Liquid-crystal display,Electronics
Patent: 97
19
Ricoh Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Digital media,Data visualization,Thermal paper,
...[+2]
Patent: 96
20
Fuji Electronics Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Semiconductor,Microcomputer,Electronic component,
...[+2]
Patent: 85
21
Fuji Electric FA Components & SYstems Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Semiconductor,Industrial engineering,Smart grid,
...[+2]
Patent: 85
22
Oki Data Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Electronics,Monochrome,Light-emitting diode,
...[+1]
Patent: 80
23
Kobe Steel, Ltd.
Hyogo, Japan
Welding,Electronics,Mining engineering,
...[+2]
Patent: 78
24
BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd.
Beijing Shi, China
Production line,Electronic visual display,Semiconductor,
...[+2]
Patent: 76
25
Boe Innovation Investment Co. Ltd.
Beijing Shi, China
Intelligent interface,Semiconductor,Internet of Things,
...[+2]
Patent: 76
26
Applied Materials, Inc.
California, United States
Semiconductor,Electronics,Chemical-mechanical planarization,
...[+2]
Patent: 73
27
FUJIFILM Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Photography,Medical imaging,Computer hardware,
...[+2]
Patent: 61
28
Asahi Kasei Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Chemical engineering,Petrochemical,Fertilizer,
...[+2]
Patent: 59
29
Kaneka Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Synthetic rubber,Chemical engineering,Polyvinyl chloride,
...[+2]
Patent: 59
30
Japan Display, Inc.
Tokyo, Japan
Semiconductor,Electronic visual display,Navigation system,
...[+2]
Patent: 58
31
JOLED, Inc.
Tokyo, Japan
Electroluminescent display,Cryptocurrency,Android (robot),
...[+2]
Patent: 58
32
Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Optical fiber,Renewable energy,Optoelectronics,
...[+2]
Patent: 57
33
Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd.
Osaka, Japan
Electronics,Optical fiber,Optical fiber cable,
...[+2]
Patent: 50
34
Sumitomo Electric
Osaka, Japan
Optical fiber,Electronics,Optical fiber cable
Patent: 50
35
Koninklijke Philips NV
Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Health care,Wellness Programs,Medical imaging,
...[+2]
Patent: 48
36
Nihon Denso KK
Saitama, Japan
Manufacturing engineering,Mechanical engineering
Patent: 48
37
Japan Display West, Inc.
Japan
Patent: 47
38
Kyocera Corp.
Kyoto, Japan
Semiconductor,Electronics,Telecommunications,
...[+2]
Patent: 44
39
Eastman Kodak Co.
New York, United States
3D printing,Photography,Digital media,
...[+2]
Patent: 43
40
Kodak Ltd.
Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Digital camera,Electronics,Software
Patent: 43
41
Japan Display Central, Inc.
Japan
Patent: 41
42
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Silicone,Semiconductor,Chemical engineering,
...[+2]
Patent: 40
43
Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd.
Osaka, Japan
Synthetic rubber,Industrial engineering,Polyvinyl chloride,
...[+2]
Patent: 38
44
International Business Machines Corp.
New York, United States
Software,Computer hardware,Enterprise software,
...[+2]
Patent: 36
45
Toppan, Inc.
Tokyo, Japan
Publishing,Semiconductor,Electronics,
...[+2]
Patent: 33
46
LG Electronics, Inc.
South Korea
Computer hardware,Electronics,Telecommunications,
...[+2]
Patent: 32
47
Shin-Etsu Handotai Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Semiconductor,Ingot,Wafer,
...[+2]
Patent: 32
48
Flosfia Inc.
Kyoto, Japan
Chemical vapor deposition,Big data,Semiconductor,
...[+1]
Patent: 29
49
Asahi Kasei Microdevices Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Electronic component,Electronics,Avionics,
...[+2]
Patent: 28
50
Asahi Kasei Microsystems Co., Ltd.
Japan
Semiconductor,Accelerometer,Electronic component
Patent: 28
51
Ensurge Micropower ASA
California, United States
Near field communication,Digital marketing,Printed electronics,
...[+2]
Patent: 26
52
Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Sewage treatment,Proton therapy,Cryocooler,
...[+2]
Patent: 25
53
Advanced Industrial Science & Technology
Tokyo, Japan
Graphene,Association (object-oriented programming)
Patent: 25
54
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
Kanagawa, Japan
Truck,Public transport,Automotive engineering,
...[+2]
Patent: 24
55
TDK Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Electronic component,Ceramic capacitor,Electronics,
...[+2]
Patent: 24
56
JSR Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Synthetic rubber,Natural rubber,Elastomer,
...[+2]
Patent: 24
57
LG Display Co., Ltd.
South Korea
Electronics,Automotive engineering,Electronic visual display,
...[+2]
Patent: 24
58
Nippon Kayaku Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Biosimilar,Chemical engineering,Industrial engineering,
...[+2]
Patent: 24
59
OKI Digital Imaging Corp.
JP
Patent: 24
60
Beijing BOE Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd.
Beijing Shi, China
Electronics,Computer hardware,Liquid crystal,
...[+2]
Patent: 24
61
Nippon Sanso KK
Japan
Industrial gas,Chemical engineering,Liquid helium,
...[+2]
Patent: 23
62
Toyota Motor Corp.
Aichi, Japan
Sport utility vehicle,Mobile device,Public transport,
...[+2]
Patent: 22
63
Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Semiconductor,Materials science,Bakelite,
...[+2]
Patent: 21
64
Nederlandse Organisatie voor Toegepast-Natuurwetenschappelijk
Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Humanity,Cognitive development,Social science
Patent: 21
65
Intel Corp.
California, United States
Semiconductor,Software,Computer hardware,
...[+2]
Patent: 20
66
TOKYO OHKA KOGYO CO., LTD.
Kanagawa, Japan
Photoresist,Semiconductor,Petrochemical,
...[+2]
Patent: 20
67
Getner Foundation LLC
Delaware, United States
Patent: 19
68
Mitsubishi Kogyo KK
Japan
Patent: 19
69
Renesas Electronics Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Semiconductor,Microcontroller,Electronics,
...[+2]
Patent: 18
70
The Japan Steel Works Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Wind power,Ferroalloy,Energy products,
...[+2]
Patent: 18
71
AGC
Tokyo, Japan
Fluorine,Glazing,Chemical engineering,
...[+2]
Patent: 18
72
JSW
Tokyo, Japan
Energy products,Petroleum industry,Precious metal,
...[+2]
Patent: 18
73
Energy Conversion Devices, Inc.
Michigan, United States
Energy conversion devices,Computer hardware,Tort,
...[+2]
Patent: 18
74
Asahi Fiber Glass Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Glass wool,Thermal insulation,Fiber,
...[+2]
Patent: 18
75
NEC LCD Technologies Ltd.
Kanagawa, Japan
Liquid-crystal display,Computer hardware,Electronics
Patent: 18
76
Siemens AG
Bayern, Germany
Power transmission,Electronics,Turbine,
...[+2]
Patent: 16
77
Victor Company of Japan Ltd.
Kanagawa, Japan
Electronics,Software,High-definition television,
...[+2]
Patent: 16
78
Siemens SA
Madrid, Spain
Scientific Control,Telecommunications,Turbine,
...[+1]
Patent: 16
79
BASF SE
Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Agriculture,Petrochemical,Chemical engineering,
...[+2]
Patent: 15
80
Nissin Electric Co., Ltd.
Kyoto, Japan
Electronics,Life Cycle Engineering,Transformer,
...[+2]
Patent: 14
81
Hyundai MicroElectronics Co., Ltd.
South Korea
Microelectronics,Computer hardware,Electronics,
...[+2]
Patent: 14
82
Beamreach Solar, Inc.
California, United States
Building-integrated photovoltaics,Crystalline silicon,Environmental engineering,
...[+2]
Patent: 14
83
STMicroelectronics SA
Île-de-France, France
Semiconductor,Semiconductor chip,Electronic component,
...[+1]
Patent: 14
84
Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Electronics,Publishing,Publication,
...[+2]
Patent: 13
85
Nitto Denko Corp.
Osaka, Japan
Semiconductor,Product design,Adhesive,
...[+2]
Patent: 13
86
Pioneer Corp.
Fukushima, Japan
Navigation system,Laserdisc player,Electronic product,
...[+2]
Patent: 13
87
Soitec SA
Rhône-Alpes, France
Semiconductor,Smart Cut,Electronics,
...[+2]
Patent: 13
88
Dainippon Printing Co. Ltd.
Japan
Patent: 13
89
Micron Technology, Inc.
Idaho, United States
Semiconductor,Computer hardware,Solid-state drive,
...[+2]
Patent: 12
90
Hitachi Car Engineering Co., Ltd.
Japan
Automotive engineering
Patent: 12
91
Citizen Watch Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Quartz,Semiconductor,Electronics,
...[+2]
Patent: 11
92
Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Glazing,Flat glass,Timing belt,
...[+2]
Patent: 11
93
Chunghwa Picture Tubes Ltd.
Taiwan Province, China
Electronics,Electronic visual display,Liquid-crystal display,
...[+2]
Patent: 11
94
KIOXIA Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Computer hardware,Solid-state,Flash memory,
...[+2]
Patent: 11
95
Polyera Corp.
Illinois, United States
Semiconductor,Electronics,Flexible electronics,
...[+2]
Patent: 11
96
3M Innovative Properties Co.
Minnesota, United States
Intellectual property,Product design
Patent: 11
97
Tokyo Electron Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Semiconductor,Power transmission,Flat panel display,
...[+2]
Patent: 10
98
Riken Corp.
Saitama, Japan
Social network,Tappet,Piston ring,
...[+2]
Patent: 10
99
Shenzhen Goodix Technology Co., Ltd.
Guangdong Sheng, China
Customer relationship management,Peripheral,Multi-touch,
...[+2]
Patent: 10
100
Regents of the University of California
California, United States
Working capital,Pathology,Companion diagnostic,
...[+2]
Patent: 10

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