Semiconductors Patent Applications on July 03 2025

Executive Summary

On July 03 2025, 1,504 patent applications related to Semiconductors were published, representing 17.5% 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:

Intel Corporation: 67 applications (4.5% of Semiconductors patents)
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.: 62 applications (4.1% of Semiconductors patents)
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.: 39 applications (2.6% of Semiconductors patents)
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.: 35 applications (2.3% of Semiconductors patents)
QUALCOMM Incorporated: 30 applications (2.0% of Semiconductors patents)

These 5 organizations account for 233 applications (15.5% of all Semiconductors patents), indicating moderate concentration in the field.

Technology Deep Dive

Core Innovation Areas

Patent applications in Semiconductors encompass several key innovation areas:

Semiconductor: Core technology area
Microprocessor: Core technology area
Chip Design: Core technology area
Integrated Circuit: Core technology area
Silicon: Core technology area
Wafer: Core technology area
Fabrication: Core technology area
Lithography: Core technology area

Emerging areas include:

Etching: Developing technology
System On Chip: Developing technology
Soc: Developing technology
Memory Chip: Developing technology
Logic Circuit: Developing technology

Technical Classification Analysis

The most active CPC classifications in Semiconductors include:

H10D30/6735 (Technology classification): 47 applications (3.1%)
H10D30/6757 (Technology classification): 41 applications (2.7%)
H10D30/43 (Technology classification): 39 applications (2.6%)
H10D62/121 (Technology classification): 38 applications (2.5%)
H01L24/16 (SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES NOT COVERED BY CLASS): 35 applications (2.3%)
H10D84/038 (Technology classification): 35 applications (2.3%)
H10D30/014 (Technology classification): 27 applications (1.8%)
H10D64/017 (Technology classification): 26 applications (1.7%)
H01L24/32 (SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES NOT COVERED BY CLASS): 24 applications (1.6%)
G06N20/00 (Machine learning): 22 applications (1.5%)

Global Innovation Landscape

Innovation in Semiconductors spans multiple countries:

US: 2622 inventors (48.2%)
KR: 651 inventors (12.0%)
TW: 519 inventors (9.5%)
JP: 392 inventors (7.2%)
CN: 275 inventors (5.1%)
IN: 253 inventors (4.6%)
DE: 118 inventors (2.2%)
CA: 108 inventors (2.0%)
GB: 53 inventors (1.0%)
CH: 52 inventors (1.0%)

The United States accounts for 48.2% of inventors in Semiconductors, showing significant but not dominant innovation activity.

Industry Collaborations

Notable collaborations in Semiconductors include:

Hyundai Motor Company × Kia Corporation: 4 joint applications
Hyundai Motor Company × Ajou University Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation: 2 joint applications
Kia Corporation × Ajou University Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation: 2 joint applications
Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba × Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation: 2 joint applications
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY × KIA CORPORATION: 2 joint applications

These collaborations represent 12 joint applications, indicating strong industry cooperation in Semiconductors.

Leading Inventors

Key inventors driving Semiconductors innovation:

Jerome Henry: 13 applications
Ruilong Xie: 11 applications
Gang Duan: 10 applications
Subal Sahni: 8 applications
Srinivas Venkata Ramanuja Pietambaram: 7 applications
Srinivas Pietambaram: 7 applications
Leonard P. GULER: 7 applications
TE-CHAO LIAO: 6 applications
Ziyin Lin: 6 applications
Bohan Shan: 6 applications

Recent Patent Applications

Representative Semiconductors patent applications from July 03 2025:

20250212744. COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS COMPRISING PLANTS WITH SELECT FATTY ACID PROFILE

Applicant: Benson Hill, Inc.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions for producing soybean plants having a select fatty acid composition, e.g., high saturated fatty acid, high monounsaturated fatty acid, and/or low polyunsat...

20250212745. PLANTS WITH IMPROVED PATHOGEN RESISTANCE

Applicant: SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION AG, NUNHEMS NETHERLANDS B.V., RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL B.V., TAKII & COMPANY LIMITED

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel tomato plants having improved resistance to lesion-forming pathogens caused by a reduced level, activity, or expression of Pub17 protein. The level, activity, or...

20250212844. Quadruped Lameness Detection using Machine Learning Models

Applicant: Bay West Veterinary Surgery, Inc.

Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting lameness in a limb of an animal using a machine learning model are described herein. In an implementation, a system receives first data measurements from a sensor dev...

20250212846. FREE-RANGE LIVESTOCK MANAGEMENT SERVER APPARATUS, SYSTEM, METHOD, AND PROGRAM

Applicant: NEC COMMUNICATION SYSTMES, LTD., SHINSHU UNIVERSITY

Abstract: A free-range livestock management server apparatus acquires information related to an individual animal or a location; identifies the individual animal based on acquired information; identifies locati...

20250212848. INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM

Applicant: FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD.

Abstract: An animal appearance determination device comprises: an image data analysis unit which acquires a captured image including cattle being raised in a cattle barn and acquires, as first positional inform...

Market Implications

Innovation Intensity

With 1504 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 746 organizations, indicating a highly competitive and diverse landscape with many players investing in R&D.

Technology Outlook

Emerging themes in Semiconductors patents include: first, with, second, associated, layer, 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:

Augmented Reality: 7256 applications
Medical Devices: 235 applications
5G Technology: 177 applications
Generative AI: 115 applications
Renewable Energy: 95 applications
Autonomous Vehicles: 86 applications
Cybersecurity: 76 applications
Robotics: 74 applications

Semiconductors patent applications on 2025-07-03