Xerox has received 1,215 U.S. patents in 2012, ranking the company as one of the world’s top innovators and fueling its drive to find new ways to simplify the way work gets done.
The 2012 tally includes patents from Xerox and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, including the Palo Alto Research Center. Xerox's joint venture in Japan, Fuji Xerox Co. Ltd., received 686 U.S. patents in 2012. When combined, the Xerox group garnered 1,900 U.S. patents, which would have placed Xerox in the top 10 on the IFI Patent Intelligence list worldwide. This issuance is up almost 300 patents over last year - an increase of more than 17 percent.
“Patents are an important measure of our continued investment in innovation but more importantly, it’s the people behind the patents who turn these inventions into powerful solutions for our clients. We’re tapping into the creativity and customer-focus of our scientists and engineers to apply innovation in ways that not only advance our document technology but also simplify complex business processes through Xerox’s diverse services in industries such as healthcare, finance, customer care and transportation,” said Sophie Vandebroek, Xerox Chief Technology Officer and President of the Xerox Innovation Group.
Together, Xerox and Fuji Xerox invest about $1.5 billion annually in research, development and engineering.
