By Ayana Marshall, Patent Data Analyst

The scope of Artificial Intelligence (AI) patents is a key indicator of innovation and global reach in the field.  The chart in the image arranges the companies by two metrics: the influence of their patents, indicated by average forward citations, and the international expanse of their patent holdings, revealing a strategic dimension to how AI advancements are being staked worldwide. 

Tech Titans in the Spotlight: Microsoft and Alphabet Inc. Lead the Charge 

The bubble chart was used here to assess the breadth of jurisdiction and citation impact of AI patents. Geographic coverage is plotted on the x-axis and average forward citations are plotted on the y-axis.  The following are the highlights from the chart: 

• Microsoft & Alphabet Inc. Lead: Both companies secure top positions in AI patent rankings, highlighting extensive patent counts and wide international presence. 
• Citation Impact: Alphabet Inc. has the highest average forward citations with Microsoft closely following. 
• Other Notable Companies: Toyota Motor Corporation, Samsung Electronics, Huawei, and Robert Bosch. also feature with significant geographic coverage and citation impacts. 
• Citation Prominence: Baidu, Tencent, and Ping An Insurance are notable because of their citation counts. 

Unveiling the Global AI Innovation Map: A Closer Look at Tech Titans 

The positioning of companies across the chart illuminates the reach of their AI endeavors.  This visual guide offers a look into the scale and influence of each technology titan’s AI patent portfolios.  This data is sourced from the Harrity Analytics Patent Pulse™ Report on Artificial Intelligence.

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