Though the overall patent activity by the giant has dramatically changed over the last decade. However, if we compare the granted patents by USPTO of 2010 with 2018 then the count has been declined by 10%.
However, Microsoft gained its 4th position back in 2019 by issuing 3081 patents after almost a decade.
The chart below helps you get the exact number:
The chart below represents the top 5 technology areas where Microsoft won maximum patents in 2019.
Shanghai NewMed Medical has a total of 394 patents globally, out of which 226 have been granted. Of these 394 patents, more than 91% patents are active. United States of America is where Shanghai NewMed Medical has filed the maximum number of patents, followed by Germany and United Kingdom. Parallelly,
NR SOOS Technology has a total of 27 patents globally, out of which 12 have been granted. Of these 27 patents, more than 88% patents are active. United States of America is where NR SOOS Technology has filed the maximum number of patents, followed by Hong Kong (S.A.R.) and China.
Gis Gas Infusion System has a total of 28 patents globally, out of which 7 have been granted. Of these 28 patents, more than 67% patents are active. United States of America is where Gis Gas Infusion System has filed the maximum number of patents, followed by Canada and Europe