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Top 100 Key Players companies in Timer
by Most Patent Citation in the Japan in 2021

The Timer top 100 is Discovery PatSnap’ annual ranking of the top 100 Most Patent Citation Timer Key Players in the Japan. Discovery has identified the top key players, startups & unicorns, fast-growings, news entrants in 2021, 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

United States

South Korea

Switzerland

Germany

Singapore

United Kingdom

Ranking:

Most Patent Filings

Highest Patent Value

Most Sep Patents

Most Patent Citation

Most Market Reports

Most News Heat

#
Company Name
Region
Tech Topics
Total
1
Panasonic Holdings Corp.
Osaka, Japan
Semiconductor,Industrial engineering,Electronics,
...[+2]
patent citation: 18,079
2
Matsushita Electronics Corp.
Osaka, Japan
Electronics,Computer hardware,DVD player,
...[+2]
patent citation: 18,079
3
TOSHIBA Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Semiconductor,Computer hardware,Electronics,
...[+2]
patent citation: 11,352
4
Canon, Inc.
Tokyo, Japan
Computer hardware,Software,Computer vision,
...[+2]
patent citation: 9,766
5
Hitachi Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Elevator,Electrical equipment,Electric motor,
...[+2]
patent citation: 8,654
6
Mitsubishi Electric Engineering Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
patent citation: 8,062
7
Sony Group Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Computer hardware,Software,Music,
...[+2]
patent citation: 6,570
8
Fujitsu Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Cloud computing,Enterprise software,Information technology management,
...[+2]
patent citation: 5,601
9
Sharp Corp.
Osaka, Japan
Computer hardware,Electronics,Telecommunications,
...[+2]
patent citation: 5,246
10
SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.
Osaka, Japan
Semiconductor,Computer hardware,Software,
...[+2]
patent citation: 3,989
11
Ricoh Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Digital media,Data visualization,Thermal paper,
...[+2]
patent citation: 3,855
12
Seiko Epson Corp.
Nagano, Japan
Wearable technology,Projector,Electronics,
...[+2]
patent citation: 2,995
13
Nihon Denso KK
Saitama, Japan
Manufacturing engineering,Mechanical engineering
patent citation: 2,945
14
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
Kanagawa, Japan
Truck,Public transport,Automotive engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 2,730
15
Toyota Motor Corp.
Aichi, Japan
Sport utility vehicle,Mobile device,Public transport,
...[+2]
patent citation: 2,581
16
Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Automotive engineering,Manufacturing engineering,Sport utility vehicle,
...[+2]
patent citation: 2,194
17
OMRON Corp.
Kyoto, Japan
Automation,Electronics,Health care,
...[+2]
patent citation: 2,141
18
Renesas Electronics Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Semiconductor,Microcontroller,Electronics,
...[+2]
patent citation: 1,991
19
Fujitsu General Ltd.
Kanagawa, Japan
Air conditioning,Automation,Mechanical engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 1,963
20
Fuji Electronics Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Semiconductor,Microcomputer,Electronic component,
...[+2]
patent citation: 1,721
21
Fuji Electric FA Components & SYstems Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Semiconductor,Industrial engineering,Smart grid,
...[+2]
patent citation: 1,721
22
Minolta Co., Ltd.
Osaka, Japan
Autofocus,Optics,Photocopier,
...[+2]
patent citation: 1,689
23
Pioneer Corp.
Fukushima, Japan
Navigation system,Laserdisc player,Electronic product,
...[+2]
patent citation: 1,662
24
Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Telecommunications,Cloud database,Data center,
...[+2]
patent citation: 1,587
25
Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Telecommunications,Call centre,Software,
...[+2]
patent citation: 1,546
26
Casio Computer Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Projector,Electronics,Digital camera,
...[+2]
patent citation: 1,523
27
Casio Electronics Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Saitama, Japan
patent citation: 1,523
28
Nikon Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Microscope,Photography,Motion capture,
...[+2]
patent citation: 1,274
29
Sankyo Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Ball bearing,Manufacturing engineering,Glatiramer acetate,
...[+2]
patent citation: 1,246
30
FUJIFILM Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Photography,Medical imaging,Computer hardware,
...[+2]
patent citation: 1,188
31
Fujifilm Business Innovation Corp.
Chiba, Japan
Electronics,Inkjet printing,Vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser,
...[+2]
patent citation: 1,127
32
Brother Industries, Ltd.
Aichi, Japan
Computer hardware,Electronics,Digital printing,
...[+2]
patent citation: 1,071
33
Olympus Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Microscope,Endoscopy,Software,
...[+2]
patent citation: 1,025
34
Matsushita Refrigeration Co.
Osaka, Japan
Electronics,Heat exchanger,Refrigeration,
...[+1]
patent citation: 943
35
Mazda Motor Corp.
Kanagawa, Japan
Automotive engineering,Reciprocating engine,Manual transmission,
...[+2]
patent citation: 931
36
Toshiba Tec Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Computer hardware,Peripheral,Electronics,
...[+2]
patent citation: 860
37
Hitachi Kokusai Electric, Inc.
Saga, Japan
Semiconductor,Electronics,Thin film,
...[+2]
patent citation: 796
38
NTT DoCoMo, Inc.
Tokyo, Japan
Telecommunications,Wireless,Mobile device,
...[+2]
patent citation: 781
39
Meidensha Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Electrical equipment,Social infrastructure,Electronics,
...[+2]
patent citation: 765
40
Mitsubishi Kogyo KK
Japan
patent citation: 743
41
FANUC Corp.
Yamanashi, Japan
Robotics,Robot,Automation,
...[+2]
patent citation: 739
42
Citizen Watch Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Quartz,Semiconductor,Electronics,
...[+2]
patent citation: 718
43
Funai Electric Co., Ltd.
Osaka, Japan
Electronics,Computer hardware,Blu-ray disc,
...[+2]
patent citation: 715
44
NEC Engineering Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
patent citation: 707
45
Subaru Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Automotive engineering,Public transport,Aerospace,
...[+2]
patent citation: 641
46
Seiko Instruments, Inc.
Chiba, Japan
Semiconductor,Electronic component,Optical fiber connector,
...[+2]
patent citation: 603
47
Yokogawa Electric Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Automation,Systems design,Programmable logic controller,
...[+2]
patent citation: 602
48
Alps Alpine Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Electronic component,Electronics,Power transmission,
...[+2]
patent citation: 594
49
Unisis Corp.
Japan
Medical equipment,Medicine,Biopsy
patent citation: 560
50
Konica Minolta, Inc.
Tokyo, Japan
Medical imaging,Attractiveness,Product group,
...[+2]
patent citation: 559
51
Kyocera Corp.
Kyoto, Japan
Semiconductor,Electronics,Telecommunications,
...[+2]
patent citation: 549
52
DAIKIN INDUSTRIES Ltd.
Osaka, Japan
Air conditioning,Refrigeration,Mechanical engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 541
53
Daikin Airconditioning France SAS
Osaka, Japan
Industrial engineering,Fluorochemical industry,Air conditioning,
...[+1]
patent citation: 541
54
NEC Electronics Corp.
Kanagawa, Japan
Electronics,Computer hardware,Semiconductor,
...[+2]
patent citation: 523
55
HOSHIZAKI Corp.
Aichi, Japan
Food service,Cutlery,Manufacturing engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 502
56
Sanyo Bussan Co. Ltd.
Ehime, Japan
patent citation: 499
57
Universal Entertainment Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Lottery,Betaine,Broadcasting
patent citation: 487
58
NEC Personal Computers Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Information technology consulting,Systems design,Personal computer
patent citation: 482
59
Toshiba Lighting & Technology Corp.
Kanagawa, Japan
LED lamp,Electronics,Smart glass,
...[+2]
patent citation: 478
60
Hitachi Building Systems Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Elevator,Electronic product
patent citation: 467
61
is Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Software,Software development,Enterprise software
patent citation: 465
62
Rinnai Corp.
Aichi, Japan
Solar water heating,Electronics,Thermal energy,
...[+2]
patent citation: 445
63
Mita Industrial Co., Ltd.
Osaka, Japan
Computer hardware,Electronics,Monochrome
patent citation: 441
64
Diesel Kiki Co. Ltd.
Japan
Automotive engineering
patent citation: 435
65
Muratec Automation Co., Ltd.
Aichi, Japan
Software,Semiconductor,Automation
patent citation: 435
66
Toyota Industries Corp.
Aichi, Japan
Textile,Software,Automotive engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 428
67
TOTO Ltd.
Fukuoka, Japan
Bathtub,Cistern,Sink (computing),
...[+2]
patent citation: 426
68
Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd.
Osaka, Japan
Electronics,Optical fiber,Optical fiber cable,
...[+2]
patent citation: 421
69
Sumitomo Electric
Osaka, Japan
Optical fiber,Electronics,Optical fiber cable
patent citation: 421
70
Mitsubishi Motors Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Sport utility vehicle,Automotive engineering,Electric vehicle,
...[+2]
patent citation: 419
71
Sophia Co. Ltd.
Japan
Automation,Mechanical engineering,Manufacturing engineering,
...[+1]
patent citation: 416
72
Asahi Industry Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Automation,Mechanical engineering,Manufacturing engineering,
...[+1]
patent citation: 414
73
Komatsu Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Environmental engineering,Construction engineering,Heavy equipment,
...[+2]
patent citation: 410
74
Hitachi Consumer Electronics Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Electronics,Computer hardware
patent citation: 402
75
Isuzu Motors Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Truck,Public transport,Diesel engine,
...[+2]
patent citation: 388
76
Aisin Corp.
Aichi, Japan
Brake,Automotive engineering,Navigation system,
...[+2]
patent citation: 384
77
Olympia Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Computer hardware,Electronics
patent citation: 384
78
Renesas Technology Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Semiconductor,Computer hardware,Electronics,
...[+2]
patent citation: 383
79
Shimadzu Corp.
Kyoto, Japan
Molecular diagnostics,Microbiology Test,Cockpit display system,
...[+2]
patent citation: 378
80
Victor Company of Japan Ltd.
Kanagawa, Japan
Electronics,Software,High-definition television,
...[+2]
patent citation: 368
81
Osaka Gas Co., Ltd.
Osaka, Japan
Natural gas,Activated carbon,Petroleum industry,
...[+2]
patent citation: 366
82
Kubota Corp.
Osaka, Japan
Tractor,Manufacturing engineering,Combine harvester,
...[+2]
patent citation: 365
83
Hino Motors, Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Truck,Public transport,Gasoline,
...[+2]
patent citation: 355
84
Daito Giken, Inc.
Tokyo, Japan
Automation,Mechanical engineering,Manufacturing engineering,
...[+1]
patent citation: 345
85
Yazaki Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Electronic component,Automotive engineering,Cable harness,
...[+2]
patent citation: 339
86
Heiwa Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Woodworking,Textile,Semiconductor
patent citation: 332
87
Japan Engineering Co., Ltd.
Kanagawa, Japan
Semiconductor,Automation,Manufacturing engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 327
88
YASKAWA Electric Corp.
Fukuoka, Japan
Robotics,Automation,Electrical equipment,
...[+2]
patent citation: 326
89
Olympus Medical Systems Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Endoscope,Medical equipment,Medicine,
...[+2]
patent citation: 320
90
Max Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Fastener,Automation,Manufacturing engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 316
91
TOKAI RIKA CO., LTD.
Aichi, Japan
Seat belt,Automotive engineering,Push start,
...[+2]
patent citation: 313
92
Seikosha Co., Ltd.
Hyogo, Japan
Automatic control,Automation,Manufacturing engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 313
93
Sammy Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
patent citation: 312
94
Sammy Digital Security Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Debugging,Digital security
patent citation: 312
95
Fuji Shoji Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Food additive,Chemical engineering
patent citation: 308
96
Daiichi Shokai Co., Ltd.
Aichi, Japan
Computer hardware,Sales management
patent citation: 304
97
Yuasa Co., Ltd.
Hokkaido, Japan
Software development,Software,Accounting
patent citation: 302
98
Japan Storage Battery Co., Ltd.
Kyoto, Japan
Electronics
patent citation: 302
99
Trend Micro, Inc.
Tokyo, Japan
Software,Threat intelligence,Cloud computing security,
...[+2]
patent citation: 298
100
Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd.
Osaka, Japan
Synthetic rubber,Industrial engineering,Polyvinyl chloride,
...[+2]
patent citation: 292

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