Qualcomm hits No. 2 in 2023 U.S. patent leaders

Qualcomm said it has become the No. 2 leader in U.S. patent grants in 2023, surpassing IBM for the first time in three decades, according to a new report from IFI.

Samsung continues to be the No.1 patent holder for the U.S. after surpassing IBM for the first time in 2022. But Qualcomm is a big mover as it climbed five rungs into second. IBM had held the top position for decades.