Signify, the world leader in lighting, ranks as the number one Lighting company in patent filings at the European Patent Office (EPO) for 2024, illustrating the company’s commitment to responsible innovation, energy-efficient LED lighting technology, and advancements in IoT and generative AI.
"This year's EPO ranking reflects our unwavering commitment to build a robust portfolio of lighting innovations that revolutionize our industry. Our technological advances have led to leaps forward in energy efficiency, extending product lifespans and enhancing well-being and experiences in homes, workplaces and communities around the world," Olivia Qiu, Chief Innovation Officer, Signify.
In 2024, Signify filed 742 patents focused on enhancing the efficiency and quality of lighting, ranking 23 out of all companies that filed patents with the EPO. Many new innovations are driven by generative AI, which has enabled Signify to improve its smart controls, sensors and other functionality to deliver superior lighting solutions. The AI understands the specific needs of users and automatically controls the lighting based on that, while improving the interfacing with non-lighting systems.
“Despite political and economic uncertainties, European companies and inventors filed more patents last year, underlining their technological prowess and their continued investment in R&D,” said EPO President António Campinos.
The EPO, headquartered in Munich, enables inventors to obtain high-quality patent protection in up to 45 countries, covering a market of some 700 million people. Last year, it received a total of 199,264 applications.
For detailed statistics and supporting materials produced by the European Patent Office, see the EPO's Annual Report.
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