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

The Film Forming top 100 is Discovery PatSnap’ annual ranking of the top 100 Most Patent Citation 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

France

Germany

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 citation: 16,566
2
Sony Group Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Computer hardware,Software,Music,
...[+2]
patent citation: 8,136
3
Casio Electronics Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Saitama, Japan
patent citation: 5,371
4
Sharp Corp.
Osaka, Japan
Computer hardware,Electronics,Telecommunications,
...[+2]
patent citation: 3,654
5
Matsushita Electronics Corp.
Osaka, Japan
Electronics,Computer hardware,DVD player,
...[+2]
patent citation: 3,466
6
Canon, Inc.
Tokyo, Japan
Computer hardware,Software,Computer vision,
...[+2]
patent citation: 3,202
7
Seiko Epson Corp.
Nagano, Japan
Wearable technology,Projector,Electronics,
...[+2]
patent citation: 3,133
8
Hitachi Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Elevator,Electrical equipment,Electric motor,
...[+2]
patent citation: 2,905
9
TOSHIBA Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Semiconductor,Computer hardware,Electronics,
...[+2]
patent citation: 2,425
10
Seiko Instruments, Inc.
Chiba, Japan
Semiconductor,Electronic component,Optical fiber connector,
...[+2]
patent citation: 1,530
11
Mitsubishi Electric Engineering Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
patent citation: 1,293
12
Japan Display West, Inc.
Japan
patent citation: 1,184
13
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
South Korea
Computer hardware,Semiconductor,Software,
...[+2]
patent citation: 983
14
BP Solar International, Inc.
United States
Refrigeration
patent citation: 959
15
Mitsui Chemistry Joint-stock Co.
Japan
patent citation: 875
16
International Business Machines Corp.
New York, United States
Software,Computer hardware,Enterprise software,
...[+2]
patent citation: 857
17
Nihon Denso KK
Saitama, Japan
Manufacturing engineering,Mechanical engineering
patent citation: 804
18
Ricoh Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Digital media,Data visualization,Thermal paper,
...[+2]
patent citation: 775
19
Asm Dimatec Ingenieria SA
Spain
patent citation: 714
20
Asahi Kasei Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Chemical engineering,Petrochemical,Fertilizer,
...[+2]
patent citation: 679
21
Intellectual Keystone Technology LLC
Virginia, United States
Technology transfer
patent citation: 660
22
SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.
Osaka, Japan
Semiconductor,Computer hardware,Software,
...[+2]
patent citation: 619
23
United Solar Systems Corp.
Michigan, United States
Solar cell,Semiconductor,Amorphous silicon,
...[+2]
patent citation: 607
24
Applied Materials, Inc.
California, United States
Semiconductor,Electronics,Chemical-mechanical planarization,
...[+2]
patent citation: 593
25
Shin-Etsu Handotai Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Semiconductor,Ingot,Wafer,
...[+2]
patent citation: 535
26
Electroninks, Inc.
Texas, United States
Electronics,Industrial engineering
patent citation: 526
27
Fujitsu Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Cloud computing,Enterprise software,Information technology management,
...[+2]
patent citation: 520
28
Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc.
California, United States
Semiconductor,Microelectronics,Electronic component,
...[+2]
patent citation: 520
29
Panasonic Liquid Crystal Display Co., Ltd.
Hyogo, Japan
Liquid-crystal display,Electronics
patent citation: 458
30
Ensurge Micropower ASA
California, United States
Near field communication,Digital marketing,Printed electronics,
...[+2]
patent citation: 402
31
Koninklijke Philips NV
Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Health care,Wellness Programs,Medical imaging,
...[+2]
patent citation: 366
32
Japan Display Central, Inc.
Japan
patent citation: 339
33
Toyota Motor Corp.
Aichi, Japan
Sport utility vehicle,Mobile device,Public transport,
...[+2]
patent citation: 320
34
Micron Technology, Inc.
Idaho, United States
Semiconductor,Computer hardware,Solid-state drive,
...[+2]
patent citation: 319
35
JSR Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Synthetic rubber,Natural rubber,Elastomer,
...[+2]
patent citation: 309
36
Fuji Electronics Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Semiconductor,Microcomputer,Electronic component,
...[+2]
patent citation: 300
37
Fuji Electric FA Components & SYstems Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Semiconductor,Industrial engineering,Smart grid,
...[+2]
patent citation: 300
38
NEC Electronics Corp.
Kanagawa, Japan
Electronics,Computer hardware,Semiconductor,
...[+2]
patent citation: 295
39
FUJIFILM Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Photography,Medical imaging,Computer hardware,
...[+2]
patent citation: 278
40
Advanced LCD Technologies Development Center Co., Ltd.
Tochigi, Japan
patent citation: 278
41
Oki Data Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Electronics,Monochrome,Light-emitting diode,
...[+1]
patent citation: 273
42
Advanced Industrial Science & Technology
Tokyo, Japan
Graphene,Association (object-oriented programming)
patent citation: 260
43
Eastman Kodak Co.
New York, United States
3D printing,Photography,Digital media,
...[+2]
patent citation: 256
44
Kodak Ltd.
Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Digital camera,Electronics,Software
patent citation: 256
45
AGC
Tokyo, Japan
Fluorine,Glazing,Chemical engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 250
46
Asahi Fiber Glass Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Glass wool,Thermal insulation,Fiber,
...[+2]
patent citation: 250
47
Lucent Technologies, Inc.
New Jersey, United States
Software,Telecommunications,Private network,
...[+2]
patent citation: 247
48
Hamamatsu Photonics KK
Shizuoka, Japan
Semiconductor,Photonics,Laser,
...[+2]
patent citation: 223
49
Beijing Xiaomi Mobile Software Co., Ltd.
Beijing Shi, China
Software,Enterprise software
patent citation: 223
50
Kaneka Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Synthetic rubber,Chemical engineering,Polyvinyl chloride,
...[+2]
patent citation: 220
51
Canon Anelva Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Semiconductor,Electronic component,Chemical vapor deposition,
...[+2]
patent citation: 217
52
Renesas Electronics Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Semiconductor,Microcontroller,Electronics,
...[+2]
patent citation: 206
53
International Solar Electric Technology, Inc.
California, United States
Printed electronics,Copper indium gallium selenide,Pilot plant,
...[+2]
patent citation: 204
54
JOLED, Inc.
Tokyo, Japan
Electroluminescent display,Cryptocurrency,Android (robot),
...[+2]
patent citation: 200
55
QUALCOMM, Inc.
California, United States
Telecommunications,Wireless,Mobile device,
...[+2]
patent citation: 186
56
Japan Display, Inc.
Tokyo, Japan
Semiconductor,Electronic visual display,Navigation system,
...[+2]
patent citation: 185
57
Standard Oil Co.
Ohio, United States
Natural gas,Petroleum industry,Hydrocarbon,
...[+2]
patent citation: 184
58
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Silicone,Semiconductor,Chemical engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 182
59
Xerox Holdings Corp.
Connecticut, United States
Computer hardware,Software,Digital document,
...[+2]
patent citation: 174
60
Xerox Corp.
Connecticut, United States
Computer hardware,Electronics,Product group,
...[+2]
patent citation: 174
61
TDK Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Electronic component,Ceramic capacitor,Electronics,
...[+2]
patent citation: 166
62
OKI Digital Imaging Corp.
JP
patent citation: 160
63
Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd.
Osaka, Japan
Electronics,Optical fiber,Optical fiber cable,
...[+2]
patent citation: 159
64
Sumitomo Electric
Osaka, Japan
Optical fiber,Electronics,Optical fiber cable
patent citation: 159
65
Intel Corp.
California, United States
Semiconductor,Software,Computer hardware,
...[+2]
patent citation: 157
66
Tottori Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd.
Tottori, Japan
Display device,Electronics,Projector
patent citation: 157
67
Energy Conversion Devices, Inc.
Michigan, United States
Energy conversion devices,Computer hardware,Tort,
...[+2]
patent citation: 155
68
Beamreach Solar, Inc.
California, United States
Building-integrated photovoltaics,Crystalline silicon,Environmental engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 155
69
RPX Clearinghouse LLC
CA, US
patent citation: 142
70
Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Optical fiber,Renewable energy,Optoelectronics,
...[+2]
patent citation: 141
71
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
Kanagawa, Japan
Truck,Public transport,Automotive engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 139
72
GTC Co. Ltd.
South Korea
Automation,Mechanical engineering,Manufacturing engineering,
...[+1]
patent citation: 133
73
Nippon Sanso KK
Japan
Industrial gas,Chemical engineering,Liquid helium,
...[+2]
patent citation: 129
74
Battelle Energy Alliance LLC
Idaho, United States
Neutron
patent citation: 128
75
Citicorp Credit Services, Inc. (USA)
New York, United States
patent citation: 128
76
General Motors Co.
Michigan, United States
Sport utility vehicle,Public transport,Enterprise software,
...[+2]
patent citation: 127
77
Sanmina Corp.
California, United States
Semiconductor,Electronics,Integrated manufacturing,
...[+2]
patent citation: 126
78
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp.
Virginia, United States
National security,Aerospace,Military technology,
...[+1]
patent citation: 124
79
Round Rock Research LLC
New York, United States
Transistor,Semiconductor device fabrication,Semiconductor
patent citation: 122
80
Polyera Corp.
Illinois, United States
Semiconductor,Electronics,Flexible electronics,
...[+2]
patent citation: 120
81
BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd.
Beijing Shi, China
Production line,Electronic visual display,Semiconductor,
...[+2]
patent citation: 114
82
Boe Innovation Investment Co. Ltd.
Beijing Shi, China
Intelligent interface,Semiconductor,Internet of Things,
...[+2]
patent citation: 114
83
Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Sewage treatment,Proton therapy,Cryocooler,
...[+2]
patent citation: 110
84
Guangzhou Bosma Optoelectronic Technology Co. Ltd.
Guangdong Sheng, China
Computer hardware,Electronics,Semiconductor,
...[+1]
patent citation: 106
85
Electricite De France Service National
Île-de-France, France
Electricity
patent citation: 106
86
Martin Marietta Energy Systems, Inc.
Tennessee, United States
patent citation: 104
87
Kobe Steel, Ltd.
Hyogo, Japan
Welding,Electronics,Mining engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 102
88
Flosfia Inc.
Kyoto, Japan
Chemical vapor deposition,Big data,Semiconductor,
...[+1]
patent citation: 100
89
Hitachi Car Engineering Co., Ltd.
Japan
Automotive engineering
patent citation: 98
90
Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Glazing,Flat glass,Timing belt,
...[+2]
patent citation: 96
91
LG Electronics, Inc.
South Korea
Computer hardware,Electronics,Telecommunications,
...[+2]
patent citation: 94
92
Hewlett-Packard Development Co. LP
Texas, United States
Peripheral,Graphics processing unit,Information technology management,
...[+2]
patent citation: 93
93
II-VI Delaware, Inc.
Delaware, United States
Smelting,Metal,Mining engineering,
...[+1]
patent citation: 93
94
Siemens AG
Bayern, Germany
Power transmission,Electronics,Turbine,
...[+2]
patent citation: 91
95
Siemens SA
Madrid, Spain
Scientific Control,Telecommunications,Turbine,
...[+1]
patent citation: 91
96
DuPont Displays
Delaware, United States
Mobile phone,Computer hardware,Electronics,
...[+2]
patent citation: 91
97
Exxon Research & Engineering Co.
United States
patent citation: 91
98
U.S. Philips Corp.
Pennsylvania, United States
patent citation: 88
99
Guardian Industries Corp.
Michigan, United States
Glazing,Guiding Principles,Automotive engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 87
100
United Technologies
Connecticut, United States
Aerospace,Public transport,Building automation,
...[+2]
patent citation: 87

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