Epson Selected for Top 100 Global Innovators

This represents the ninth time Epson has been named to the list since Clarivate’s first in 2012.

The Top 100 Global Innovators model of excellence calculation uses a mathematical foundation focused on comparison and is based on a twin track approach to evaluation.

The first track identifies innovating organisations that pass qualification criteria based on volume of inventive activity. The second track evaluates all inventions in the Derwent World Patents Index (DWPI) and score them on four factors: Influence, Success, Globalisation and Technical Distinctiveness. Each invention returns a Derwent Strength Index based on these four factors, creating a holistic baseline that compares each idea with all other patented ideas.

Epson considers its unique, advanced core technologies to be its most important asset and intellectual property activities to protect these core technologies are a vital and integral part of Epson’s business strategy.

Piezo printheads are a core device in the printing sector and Epson owns more patents related to these printheads than anyone else in the industry. This IP has given Epson a formidable competitive advantage.

Toshihiko Kobayashi, General Administrative Manager of Epson’s Intellectual Property Division, said, “It is an honour to be selected as one of the Top 100 Global Innovators. We at Epson are seeking to address societal issues through our aspirational goal of achieving sustainability and enriching communities. We are thus working to convert intellectual property into value and to sustainably increase corporate value so that we can promote innovation, shape the future, and further enhance our brand image. We will continue to conduct our business and intellectual property activities in line with Epson 25 Renewed, a corporate vision that makes finding ways to use Epson’s strengths to help solve societal issues a top priority.”