Korea’s two largest makers of high-tech -- Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics -- have made the most patent applications in the world in the fields of mobile phones and semiconductors, a report announced on June 23. Samsung also secured the largest number of patent applications in the smart media sector.
In 2013, Samsung Electronics ranked top in the number of patent applications in the mobile phone, semiconductor and smart media sectors, according to a report titled “2014 State of Innovation: Twelve Key Technology Areas and Their Status of Innovation," released by U.S.-based news company Thompson Reuters. Samsung had 2,179 patent applications in mobile telephony, 1,362 patent applications in semiconductor materials and processes and 245 in smart media areas. These three areas are considered to be the core of smartphone technology.
LG followed with 1,678 patent applications for mobile phones, followed by Qualcomm of the U.S. with 1,383 patent applications. Sony, Panasonic and SHARP, all of Japan, followed suit, with 1,071, 976 and 963 applications, respectively.
LG ranked second in semiconductor materials and processes with 1,223 patent applications. TSMC of Taiwan ranked third, with 1,057 patent applications, followed by Toshiba of Japan and IBM of the U.S., with 1,045 and 1,036 patent applications each.
In the smart media sector, Samsung was followed by Toshiba, Toppan Printing, Sony and Panasonic.
Apart from mobile telecommunication devices and the semiconductor sector, Samsung ranked ninth in the number of patent applications in the medical devices sector, with 246 applications, and ranked eighth in the alternative powered vehicles sector with 444 applications. LG became the fifth largest patent application holder in the world in the domestic appliances sector with 319 applications.
According to the report, most patent applications are made in the computing and peripherals industry, with 301,043 applications. That accounts for 31 percent of the total number of applications. The telecommunications and automotive sectors followed, with 125,932 patent applications and 123,009 applications each, accounting for 13 percent of the total number of applications.
By Yoon Sojung
Korea.net Staff Writer
arete@korea.kr
In 2013, Samsung Electronics ranked top in the number of patent applications in the mobile phone, semiconductor and smart media sectors, according to a report titled “2014 State of Innovation: Twelve Key Technology Areas and Their Status of Innovation," released by U.S.-based news company Thompson Reuters. Samsung had 2,179 patent applications in mobile telephony, 1,362 patent applications in semiconductor materials and processes and 245 in smart media areas. These three areas are considered to be the core of smartphone technology.
LG followed with 1,678 patent applications for mobile phones, followed by Qualcomm of the U.S. with 1,383 patent applications. Sony, Panasonic and SHARP, all of Japan, followed suit, with 1,071, 976 and 963 applications, respectively.
In 2013, Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics were the world’s first and second largest holders of patent applications in the mobile phone sector. (captured image form Thompson Reuters)
LG ranked second in semiconductor materials and processes with 1,223 patent applications. TSMC of Taiwan ranked third, with 1,057 patent applications, followed by Toshiba of Japan and IBM of the U.S., with 1,045 and 1,036 patent applications each.
In the smart media sector, Samsung was followed by Toshiba, Toppan Printing, Sony and Panasonic.
Samsung and LG secured first and second place in the number of patent applications worldwide in the semiconductor sector in 2013. (captured image from Thompson Reuters)
Samsung had 2,465 patent applications in the smart media sector in 2013, becoming the top patent application holder in the world. (captured image from Thompson Reuters)
Apart from mobile telecommunication devices and the semiconductor sector, Samsung ranked ninth in the number of patent applications in the medical devices sector, with 246 applications, and ranked eighth in the alternative powered vehicles sector with 444 applications. LG became the fifth largest patent application holder in the world in the domestic appliances sector with 319 applications.
According to the report, most patent applications are made in the computing and peripherals industry, with 301,043 applications. That accounts for 31 percent of the total number of applications. The telecommunications and automotive sectors followed, with 125,932 patent applications and 123,009 applications each, accounting for 13 percent of the total number of applications.
By Yoon Sojung
Korea.net Staff Writer
arete@korea.kr
Samsung Electronics recently introduced its new Galaxy S5. (courtesy of Samsung Electronics)
LG Electronics recently launched its new G3 smartphone. (courtesy of LG Electronics)
Most popular
- 2 Egyptian sisters reflect on 10 years as Honorary Reporters
- Korea Welcome Week for foreign tourists set from April 25-May 16
- Actor Bae Doona's first romcom in decade to hit theaters in May
- Korea.net welcomes 2025 K-influencers, Honorary Reporters
- 2025 Honorary Reporter class pledges to spread 'real Korea' worldwide
