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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026
8,997 Patents
#14 in Tokyo
#28 in Japan
#87 in the World
Nikon Corporation
Forward Citations = 92,601
2,553 inventors:
Nikon Corporation
% Expired Patents = 19.7
CIPO Patents = 1
EPO Patents = 926
Trademarks = 138
Forward Citations = 92,601
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2,553 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):
Yuichi Shibazaki (232 out of 233 patents)
Hidenori Miyamoto (138 out of 157 patents)
Kenji Nishi (122 out of 129 patents)
4. Yosuke Kusaka (120 out of 128 patents)
5. Naomasa Shiraishi (106 out of 106 patents)
6. Hiroyuki Nagasaka (103 out of 104 patents)
7. Tadao Takagi (100 out of 105 patents)
8. Hiroshi Wakabayashi (95 out of 124 patents)
9. Kazuyuki Kazami (90 out of 105 patents)
10. Soichi Owa (90 out of 93 patents)
11. Andrew J Hazelton (88 out of 93 patents)
12. Michael B Binnard (84 out of 86 patents)
13. Yasuhiro Omura (80 out of 83 patents)
14. Norikazu Yokonuma (72 out of 74 patents)
15. Hideya Inoue (71 out of 76 patents)
Core Competencies:
Image Capturing Device
Optical Apparatus
Zoom Optical System
Imaging Device
Ophthalmic Device
Image Processing Method
Measurement Device
Exposure Apparatus
Microscope Optical System
Cell Manipulation Device
Organic Semiconductor Device
Camera Lens
8,997 patents:
Company Overview
Nikon Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leader in the development and manufacturing of optical systems and imaging technologies. The company specializes in a diverse range of products, including image capturing devices, optical apparatus, and advanced imaging devices. Nikon is also known for its innovations in zoom optical systems, ophthalmic devices, and exposure apparatus, contributing significantly to fields such as photography, healthcare, and precision measurement. Its commitment to research and development drives advancements in image processing methods and measurement technologies.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.
IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Nikon Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/nikon
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]
1 patent (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]
926 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]