Walmart saw the highest growth of 1.24% in patent filings and 1.84% in grants in June in Q2 2024. Compared to Q1 2024, Q2 2024 saw an increase in patent filings by 0.86% and grants by 1.56%. GlobalData’s DataBook provides a comprehensive analysis of Walmart‘s patent filings and grants. Buy the databook here.
Walmart has been focused on protecting inventions in United States(US) with 123 publications in Q2 2024
The United States(US) Patent Office dominates the patent filings and grants with nearly 83% filings and 88% grants. The United States(US), World Intellectual Property Organization(WIPO), European Patent Office(EPO), and Japan(JP) patent Office are among the top ten patent offices where Walmart is filings its patents. Among the top granted patent authorities, Walmart has 88% of its grants in United States(US), 4% in Japan(JP) and 4% in Canada(CA).
JD could be the strongest competitor for Walmart
In terms of grant share, Walmart stands first among its competitors followed by JD and Walmart.
Patents related to digitalization and supply chain lead Walmart's portfolio
Walmart has the highest number of patents in digitalization followed by, supply chain and smart supply chain. For digitalization, nearly 9% of patents were filed and 14% of patents were granted in Q2 2024.
It services related patents lead Walmart portfolio followed by 3pl/4pl, and e-commerce
Walmart has highest number of patents in it services followed by 3pl/4pl, e-commerce, online retail, and databases. For it services, nearly 9% of patents were filed and 7% of patents were granted in Q2 2024.
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