1. IBM Grabs Top Patent Crown Again

    eweek.com (Jan 11 2012)

    1. IBM received 6,180 U.S. patents in 2011, setting a record for most patents in a given year and making 2011 the 19th consecutive year IBM has led the world in gaining U.S. patents. - IBM has done it again. For the 19th consecutive year, IBM has led the world in patents, gaining 6,180 patents in 2011. Big Blue set a record in not only leading the world in U.S. patents, but also being the first company to receive 6,000 patents in a given year. IBMs 6,180 patents for 2011 quadrupl... (Read Full Article)

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