Semiconductors patent applications on 18th September 2025
Semiconductors Patent Applications on 18th September 2025
Executive Summary
On 18th September 2025, 575 patent applications related to Semiconductors were published, representing 8.0% of all patent applications for the day. This high level of activity indicates Semiconductors is a major focus area for R&D investment globally.
Market Analysis
Leading Organizations
The top organizations driving Semiconductors innovation include:
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- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd: 47 applications (8.2% of Semiconductors patents)
- Samsung Electronics Co Ltd: 47 applications (8.2% of Semiconductors patents)
- Kioxia Corporation: 31 applications (5.4% of Semiconductors patents)
- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd: 18 applications (3.1% of Semiconductors patents)
- Intel Corporation: 18 applications (3.1% of Semiconductors patents)
These 5 organizations account for 161 applications (28.0% of all Semiconductors patents), indicating a diverse and competitive landscape.
Technology Deep Dive
Core Innovation Areas
Patent applications in Semiconductors encompass several key innovation areas:
- Semiconductor: Core technology area
- Microprocessor: Core technology area
- Integrated Circuit: Core technology area
- Silicon: Core technology area
Technical Classification Analysis
The most active CPC classifications in Semiconductors include:
- H10B43/27 (ELECTRONIC MEMORY DEVICES): 38 applications (6.6%)
- H01L24/08 (SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES NOT COVERED BY CLASS): 31 applications (5.4%)
- H01L25/18 (the devices being of types provided for in two or more different subgroups of the same main group of groups): 30 applications (5.2%)
- H01L24/32 (SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES NOT COVERED BY CLASS): 27 applications (4.7%)
- H01L24/16 (SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES NOT COVERED BY CLASS): 26 applications (4.5%)
- H10B43/35 (ELECTRONIC MEMORY DEVICES): 22 applications (3.8%)
- H10D84/038 (Technology classification): 22 applications (3.8%)
- H10B41/27 (ELECTRONIC MEMORY DEVICES): 22 applications (3.8%)
- H10B80/00 (Assemblies of multiple devices comprising at least one memory device covered by this subclass): 22 applications (3.8%)
- H01L25/0657 (SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES NOT COVERED BY CLASS): 21 applications (3.7%)
Global Innovation Landscape
Innovation in Semiconductors spans multiple countries:
- US: 527 inventors (25.9%)
- KR: 395 inventors (19.4%)
- TW: 390 inventors (19.2%)
- JP: 383 inventors (18.8%)
- CN: 161 inventors (7.9%)
- DE: 27 inventors (1.3%)
- FR: 18 inventors (0.9%)
- SG: 16 inventors (0.8%)
- CA: 14 inventors (0.7%)
- IT: 13 inventors (0.6%)
The US accounts for 25.9% of inventors in Semiconductors, reflecting a globally distributed innovation landscape.
Industry Collaborations
Notable collaborations in Semiconductors include:
- KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA × TOSHIBA ELECTRONIC DEVICES & STORAGE CORPORATION: 9 joint applications
- Renaissance Energy Research Corp × National Institute Of Technology: 1 joint applications
- NANJING TECH UNIVERSITY × Jiangsu Jiulang High-Tech Co Ltd: 1 joint applications
- Beijing E-Town Semiconductor Technology Co Ltd × Mattson Technology Inc: 1 joint applications
- Applied Materials Inc × National University of Singapore: 1 joint applications
These collaborations represent 13 joint applications, indicating moderate industry cooperation in Semiconductors.
Leading Inventors
Key inventors driving Semiconductors innovation:
- Ruilong Xie of Niskayuna NY US: 8 applications
- Darryl G. Walker of San Jose CA US: 6 applications
- Bradley T. Sako of Livermore CA US: 6 applications
- Juneo SONG of Suwon-si KR: 5 applications
- Hyeong Seon YUN of Paju-si KR: 5 applications
- Young Hun HAN of Osan-si KR: 5 applications
- Ji Hyung MOON of Gunpo-si KR: 5 applications
- Abhishek A. Sharma of Portland OR US: 5 applications
- Wei LIU of Wuhan CN: 4 applications
- Chen-Hua Yu of Hsinchu TW: 4 applications
Recent Patent Applications
Representative Semiconductors patent applications from 18th September 2025:
20250288086. BENDABLE TOOTHBRUSH
Abstract: A bendable toothbrush that can bend and twist into multiple different shapes and then hold and lock into that shape while brushing or flossing the teeth. The bendable toothbrush can stay locked in a desired bent position when applying pressure during brushing or flossing and does not substantially bend back from its locked position when in contact with teeth and gums in a user's mouth. The bendable toothbrush can have a removable head piece made of silicone that bends together with a metal wire ...
20250288209. PHOTOACOUSTIC SENSOR USING MICROMACHINED ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCERS
Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated
Abstract: Some disclosed examples pertain to a photoacoustic apparatus that can include a substrate such as a semiconductor substrate, a light source system that includes one or more light-emitting elements on the substrate, and an ultrasonic receiver system that includes an array of micromachined ultrasonic transducer elements on the substrate. The ultrasonic receiver system is configured to detect acoustic waves corresponding to a photoacoustic response of a target object to light provided by the light ...
20250288465. HYGIENIC DUAL-ENDED EAR-CLEANING SWAB WITH CONTINUOUS AIRFLOW PASSAGE AND SANITARY WRAPPING
Abstract: This disclosure describes systems, methods, and devices for a hygienic dual-ended ear-cleaning swab, innovatively designed to safely and effectively remove earwax. Central to its design is an elongated body featuring a continuous longitudinal hole which ensures uninterrupted airflow, extending through silicone tips at both ends. These tips are specifically shaped with a flared base to enhance cleaning efficiency and to prevent the inadvertent pushing of debris further into the ear canal. Adaptab...
20250288506. Inverse Emulsion Comprising a Polyphenol, a Non-Ionic Polysaccharide, a Polyglycerolated Non-Ionic Surfactant With an HLB of Less Than or Equal to 8, a Polyol, a Non-Volatile Plant Oil, and a Volatile Alkane
Applicant: L'OREAL
Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for caring for and/or making up keratin materials, in particular the skin, in the form of a water-in-oil emulsion comprising, in particular in a physiologically acceptable medium: a) a continuous oily phase comprising: i) at least one plant oil; and ii) at least one volatile alkane; and b) at least one aqueous phase dispersed in the oil phase, comprising: i) at least one polyphenol X comprising at least two different phenol groups, and ii) at least ...
20250288511. OIL-IN-WATER EMULSION WITH A HIGH AMOUNT OF VITAMIN C INCLUDING A SILICON EMULSIFIER
Applicant: L'OREAL
Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion having a pH of between 4.5 and 6.5, comprising:
Market Implications
Innovation Intensity
With 575 applications in a single day, Semiconductors demonstrates very high innovation intensity, suggesting rapid technological advancement and strong commercial interest.
Competitive Landscape
Innovation in Semiconductors involves 206 organizations, indicating a highly competitive and diverse landscape with many players investing in R&D.
Technology Outlook
Emerging themes in Semiconductors patents include: layer, semiconductor, substrate, structure, region, suggesting future development in these areas.
The current patent activity level suggests Semiconductors is in a mature development phase with strong commercial applications.
Related Technology Areas
Innovation in Semiconductors often intersects with other emerging technologies:
- Medical Devices: 433 applications
- 5G Technology: 246 applications
- Cybersecurity: 236 applications
- Internet of Things: 182 applications
- Generative AI: 176 applications
- Renewable Energy: 175 applications
- Biotechnology: 169 applications
- Environmental Tech: 144 applications