Olympus saw the highest growth of 1.07% in patent filings in May and 1.05% in grants in April in Q2 2024. Compared to Q1 2024, Q2 2024 saw an increase in patent filings by 0.94% and grants by 1.05%. GlobalData’s DataBook provides a comprehensive analysis of Olympus‘s patent filings and grants. Buy the databook here.

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Olympus has been focused on protecting inventions in United States(US) with 220 publications in Q2 2024

The United States(US) Patent Office dominates the patent filings and grants with nearly 50% filings and 45% grants. The United States(US), Germany(DE), China(CN), and European Patent Office(EPO) patent Office are among the top ten patent offices where Olympus is filings its patents. Among the top granted patent authorities, Olympus has 45% of its grants in United States(US), 27% in China(CN) and 14% in Japan(JP).

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Patents related to healthtech and smart hospitals lead Olympus's portfolio

Olympus has the highest number of patents in healthtech followed by, smart hospitals and artificial intelligence. For healthtech, nearly 41% of patents were filed and 32% of patents were granted in Q2 2024.

General surgery devices related patents lead Olympus portfolio followed by diagnostic imaging, and image management

Olympus has highest number of patents in general surgery devices followed by diagnostic imaging, image management, forceps, and healthcare it. For general surgery devices, nearly 48% of patents were filed and 35% of patents were granted in Q2 2024.

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