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Sharp Corporation

USPTO Granted Patents = 847

% Expired Patents = 3.7

CIPO Patents = 1

EPO Patents = 7

Trademarks = 3

Forward Citations = 10,677

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628 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Hiroshi Sakaguchi (66 out of 88 patents)

Masaji Sawada (44 out of 44 patents)

Mikio Kosako (34 out of 38 patents)

4. Takao Miyake (30 out of 46 patents)

5. Makoto Yamamoto (29 out of 155 patents)

6. Masayoshi Kawaishi (28 out of 37 patents)

7. Takahisa Yubisui (28 out of 34 patents)

8. Sunao Takatori (27 out of 126 patents)

9. Katsuhiro Ishida (26 out of 33 patents)

10. Hiroshi Nishibori (26 out of 29 patents)

11. Akira Tsukada (24 out of 34 patents)

12. Timothy J Moulsley (23 out of 232 patents)

13. Kazuo Tsujimoto (23 out of 27 patents)

14. Junichi Sakamoto (22 out of 43 patents)

15. Guoliang Shou (21 out of 105 patents)

Core Competencies:

MIMO Systems

Adaptive Image Processing

Video Decoding

Wireless Networks

Data Transmission

Communication Methods

Optical Data Recording

Hydrogen Production

Liquid Crystal Displays

Signal Processing

Multi-carrier Allocation

847 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 11647513 - User equipment, a base station apparatus, a communication method of a user equipment and a communication method of a base station apparatus (2023-05-09),

2. 11641479 - Video decoding apparatus and video coding apparatus (2023-05-02),

3. 11601311 - Uplink transmission waveform configuration method, base station, and user equipment (2023-03-07),

4. 11596019 - Wireless communication device and method (2023-02-28),

5. 11159725 - Image processing apparatus, image processing method, and recording medium (2021-10-26),

6. 10547026 - Display apparatus (2020-01-28),

7. 10205168 - Sodium transition metal silicates (2019-02-12),

8. 10102814 - Controllable device for phase modulation of coherent light (2018-10-16),

9. 9882499 - Switching power supply circuit with reduced noise and potential stabilization of stable potential nodes (2018-01-30),

10. 9613587 - Apparatus and method for adaptive image rendering based on ambient light levels (2017-04-04),

11. 9185663 - Radio communication system, method of operating a communication system, and a mobile station (2015-11-10),

12. 9178600 - Packet data transmission in a mimo system (2015-11-03),

13. 9178577 - Radio communication system with plural paths from a primary station with plural antennas to a secondary station (2015-11-03),

14. 9161336 - Method and apparatus for multi-carrier allocation (2015-10-13),

15. 9154200 - Efficient CQI signaling in multi-beam MIMO systems (2015-10-06),

Company Overview

Sharp Corporation, headquartered in Osaka, Japan, is a prominent player in the field of wireless communication. The company specializes in advanced technologies such as MIMO systems and adaptive image processing, which enhance data transmission and video decoding capabilities. Sharp is also engaged in developing innovative solutions for wireless networks and optical data recording. Additionally, the company explores sustainable technologies, including hydrogen production, reflecting its commitment to advancing communication and energy solutions.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

847 Patents

#33 in Osaka

#253 in Japan

#1,190 in the World

Sharp Corporation

Forward Citations = 10,677

628 inventors:

Hiroshi Sakaguchi (66 out of 88 patents)

Masaji Sawada (44 out of 44 patents)

Mikio Kosako (34 out of 38 patents)

4. Takao Miyake (30 out of 46 patents)

5. Makoto Yamamoto (29 out of 155 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Sharp Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/sharp

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]

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