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Qualcomm announced that it has now become the second top leader in U.S. patent grants for 2023, surpassing IBM for the first time in thirty years, according to a new IFI report. Samsung remains in the number one spot for U.S. patents, having overtaken IBM in 2022. Qualcomm made a significant leap, climbing five ranks to secure second place, while IBM, which held the top position for decades, has now dropped to fourth. Taiwan’s TSMC claimed the third spot. IBM’s patent numbers fell from 4,398 in 2022 to 3,658 in 2023.
Among the top ten countries obtaining patent grants, only the U.S., Taiwan, and Canada saw an increase in 2023 compared to 2022. China moved down from third to fourth place.