Epson named in Top 100 Global Innovators for the ninth time

Epson has been listed, for the ninth time in 10 years, as one of the Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovators 2022, announced by global information services firm Clarivate Analytics.

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 the volume of inventive activity. The second track evaluates all inventions in the Derwent World Patents Index™ (DWPI™) and scores them on four factors: Influence, Success, Globalisation and Technical Distinctiveness. Each creation 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.

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."