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Computer tech, AI lead European patent applications in 2024, EPO index shows

( March 24, 2025, 23:01 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Computer technology — which includes artificial intelligence innovations such as machine learning — became the most patented field for European patent applications, according to the Patent Index 2024 released today by the European Patent Office. The annual review shows that in 2024, this sector saw 16,815 patent applications, growing 3.3 percent from 2023. Samsung led patent applications at the EPO, reclaiming the top spot from Huawei, which was in second place. LG, Qualcomm and RTX rounded out the top five.See European Patent Office press release:...

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