In 2024, Espoo-based organisations were responsible for most of patent applications in Finland. According to recent statistics of Finnish Patent and Registration Office, the five most active patent applicants are all based in Espoo.
Nokia continued as the unquestionable leader of this ranking. Its business groups submitted 524 patent applications in total – a 20-percent increase from 2023.
“Over the last few years, Nokia has continued to increase investments in R&D,” says Sami Saru, VP Head of Patent Portfolio at Nokia.
This has led to a higher number of patent applications, Saru explains.
Most of Nokia’s patents are related to 5G and 6G technology. Besides, Nokia has patents related to, for example, Wi-Fi connectivity and video and audio coding.
Finnish organisations with most patent applications in 2024
- 1. Nokia Technologies (380 patent applications)
- 2. Nokia Solutions and Networks (144)
- 3. Aalto University Foundation (56)
- 3. VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland (56)
- 5. Kemira (45)
- 6. Elisa (36)
- 7. Neste (35)
- 7. UPM-Kymmene Corporation (35)
- 9. Valmet Technologies (29)
- 10. IQM Finland (27)
Quantum technology reached the top 10
The third place was shared by Aalto University and research centre VTT. Both submitted 56 patent applications.
Espoo-based IQM Quantum Computers was also on the list this time – the company had increased the number of applications from 16 in 2023 to 27 in 2024.
IQM develops full-stack quantum computers. Its patent applications are related to both hardware and software.
“In general, our patent applications cover a broad spectrum of topics, from large-scale mechanical structures to vanishingly weak electrical signals that address qubits, as well as methods for controlling the quantum computer itself,” says Stéphanie Cheylan, Head of Intellectual Property at IQM.
