STMicroelectronics Named a Thomson Reuters 2012

STMicroelectronics was named a Thomson Reuters 2012 Top 100 Global Innovator this week, recognizing its achievements as one of the world’s most innovative companies. The program, an initiative of the IP Solutions business of Thomson Reuters, honors corporations and institutions around the world that are at the heart of innovation as measured by a series of proprietary patent-related metrics. 

 

The Thomson Reuters 2012 Top 100 Global Innovator methodology is based on four principle criteria, overall patent volume, patent grant success rate, global reach of the portfolio and patent influence as evidenced by citations.

 

“Innovation in semiconductors creates value by dramatically improving people’s lives, its influence is seen everywhere, in all our daily activities, in smart consumer devices, healthcare and wellness applications, energy management and saving, as well as data security and protection. The opportunity for ST lies in managing our large portfolio of technologies and IP to continuously push limits and meet and anticipate market needs,” said Carlo Bozotti, President and CEO of STMicroelectronics. 

 

The Thomson Reuters 2012 Top 100 Global Innovator peer-reviewed methodology was executed using the Thomson Reuters Derwent World Patents Index (DWPI), Derwent Patents Citations Index, Quadrilateral Patent Index, and Thomson Innovation, the IP and intelligence collaboration platform. Comparative financial analysis was done using the Thomson Reuters Advanced Analytics Deal-Making platform.