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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Nov 10 2026
3,275 Patents
#1 in Anan
#72 in Japan
#286 in the World
Nichia Corporation
Forward Citations = 13,743
1,130 inventors:
Nichia Corporation
Calculating rank
% Expired Patents = 4.4
CIPO Patents = 21
EPO Patents = 584
Trademarks = 18
Forward Citations = 13,743
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1,130 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):
Motokazu Yamada (122 out of 132 patents)
Takuya Nakabayashi (119 out of 119 patents)
Shoji Hosokawa (88 out of 88 patents)
4. Hiroto Tamaki (87 out of 89 patents)
5. Masahiko Sano (75 out of 75 patents)
6. Toru Hashimoto (63 out of 63 patents)
7. Kenji Ozeki (62 out of 62 patents)
8. Tsuyoshi Okahisa (61 out of 61 patents)
9. Masafumi Kuramoto (61 out of 62 patents)
10. Soichiro Miura (55 out of 55 patents)
11. Keiji Emura (54 out of 54 patents)
12. Tadaaki Miyata (50 out of 50 patents)
13. Hajime Akimoto (49 out of 236 patents)
14. Kazuma Kozuru (48 out of 48 patents)
15. Tomohide Miki (44 out of 45 patents)
Core Competencies:
Light Emitting Module
Optical Member
Nitride Semiconductor
Wavelength Conversion
Image Display Device
Laser Diode
Positive Electrode
Fluorescent Material
Driving Method
Planar Light Source
Display Device
Sintered Body
3,275 patents:
5. 12791791 - Optical circuit, optical sensor, and mobile body using the optical circuit (2026-11-10),
7. 12787501 - Semiconductor element and manufacturing method for semiconductor element (2026-11-03),
Company Overview
Nichia Corporation, headquartered in Anan, Japan, is a leading innovator in the field of light emitting devices. The company specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced technologies such as light emitting modules, optical members, and nitride semiconductors. Nichia's expertise extends to wavelength conversion, image display devices, and laser diodes, positioning it at the forefront of the lighting and display industries. With a commitment to research and development, Nichia continues to drive advancements in fluorescent materials and positive electrode technologies.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.
IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Nichia Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/nichia
Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
21 patents (CIPO):
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
584 patents (EPO):
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]