Seiko Epson Ranked 6th In Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovators 2026

Seiko Epson Corporation, has been named 6th in the Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovators 2026, maintaining its position from last year. This marks the 13th time Epson has appeared on the list since its launch in 2012.

The award recognizes companies demonstrating sustained innovation performance through high-quality patents and global invention activity. Clarivate assesses patent volume, international reach, influence, success, geographic investment and rarity to identify leaders in the global innovation ecosystem.

Commenting on the achievement, Toshihiko Kobayashi, General Administrative Manager of Epson’s Intellectual Property Division, said: “We are deeply honoured to be recognized among the Top 100 Global Innovators. Epson celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2025, which reinforced our belief that intellectual property is a key foundation of brand value. A strong IP base fuels ongoing R&D investment, enabling us to evolve products and services and sustainably strengthen our competitive advantage.”

Kobayashi added, “We will continue to advance intellectual property strategies aligned with our growth objectives, delivering innovations that exceed our customers’ expectations.”