Berkshire Hathaway saw the highest growth of 0.98% in patent filings and 0.92% in grants in May in Q2 2024. Compared to Q1 2024, Q2 2024 saw an increase in patent filings by 0.82% and grants by 0.89%. GlobalData’s DataBook provides a comprehensive analysis of Berkshire Hathaway‘s patent filings and grants. Buy the databook here.

Berkshire Hathaway has been focused on protecting inventions in United States(US) with 141 publications in Q2 2024

The United States(US) Patent Office dominates the patent filings and grants with nearly 40% filings and 34% grants. The United States(US), European Patent Office(EPO), World Intellectual Property Organization(WIPO), and China(CN) patent Office are among the top ten patent offices where Berkshire Hathaway is filings its patents. Among the top granted patent authorities, Berkshire Hathaway has 34% of its grants in United States(US), 17% in European Patent Office(EPO) and 8% in China(CN).

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Patents related to industrial automation and climate change lead Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio

Berkshire Hathaway has the highest number of patents in industrial automation followed by, climate change and digitalization. For industrial automation, nearly 10% of patents were filed and 7% of patents were granted in Q2 2024.

Inspection, control & monitoring related patents lead Berkshire Hathaway portfolio followed by orthopedic devices, and petrochemicals

Berkshire Hathaway has highest number of patents in inspection, control & monitoring followed by orthopedic devices, petrochemicals, drilling & blasting, and advanced batteries. For inspection, control & monitoring, nearly 7% of patents were filed and 5% of patents were granted in Q2 2024.

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