Japan and Korea represent 27% and 4% of the top 100 respectively
Thomson Reuters has released its list of Top 100 Global Innovators, and we here at Penn Olson were pretty curious to see where Asia stacks up on its list. So looking past big tech names like Apple, Intel, and IBM we see a number of prominent Asian companies like LG, Samsung, Konami, Sharp, and Sony.
As for which countries dominate the top 100, the USA is way ahead with 40 percent, although Japan is close behind with 27 percent of the top 100 companies. South Korea is the only other Asian country listed with 4 percent of the companies (including Samsung and LG).
Reuters says that its report is based on “various facets of innovation that relate to patenting and science” and that the companies that made the cut here are ones that invent on a “significant scale.”
Wondering about China? So were we. Here’s what Reuters has to say about that:
The lack of companies from China is noteworthy and underscores the fact that
although China is leading the world in patent volume, quantity does not equate to influence and quality.
You can check out Reuters full report over at top100innovators.com to learn more. You can also browse our chart below to get an idea of the countries and industries represented.
Stay updated on the go with our mobile app.
Get latest insights with smoother, more personalized experience through TIA mobile app.
