IFI CLAIMS uses a rigorous name standardization process to improve the accuracy of our data and portfolio counts for global assignees and applicants.
Rankings were compiled using the USPTO source-data by current company or assignee name on file at the USPTO.
Grant counts were based on data available as of January 16, 2016.
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