Epson selected to the Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovators for the 10th time

Epson has been listed among the Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovators 2023, announced by global information services firm Clarivate Plc. This represents the tenth time that Epson has been listed.

Clarivate compares and analyses invention data from around the world, assesses the quality of patent ideas using indicators directly linked to innovativeness and annually selects companies and organisations that are at the top of the global innovation ecosystem and continuously demonstrate outstanding innovation performance.

A twin-track approach is used in evaluations. The first track focuses on identifying innovating companies and organisations based on the number of patent applications filed and patents held. An “international factor” is then calculated based on the rate and scale of international inventions. The second track scores the inventions on four factors - influence, success, globalisation, and rarity - and a comparison against all other patent ideas is made.
Piezo printheads are a core device in the printing sector. Epson owns more patents related to these printheads than any other in the industry. This IP differentiates Epson from its competitors and is being actively developed or used in new inkjet printer products.
 
General Administrative Manager of the Epson Intellectual Property Division, Toshihiko Kobayashi, said, “It’s an honour to be selected as one of the Top 100 Global Innovators. Last September, we publicly announced our aspirations in a corporate purpose statement that reads, “Our philosophy of efficient, compact and precise innovation enriches lives and helps create a better world.” 

Epson’s inkjet multifunction printers are equipped with Epson’s unique heat-free printhead technology. This technology has several key advantages, including reduced CO2 emissions² and less frequent replacement of consumables and limited lifetime parts.

Epson’s technology helps to solve societal issues like these and is protected by intellectual property rights. It underpins Epson’s sustainability efforts. The top priority of the company’s IP activities is, and will continue to be, finding ways to use Epson’s strengths to help solve societal issues.”