Signify #1 Lighting company in European patent filings in 2024
April 10, 2025
Signify #1 Lighting company in European patent filings in 2024
- Ranks second among Dutch companies in the list, filing for 742 patents
- Signify in 23rd placement out of all companies that filed patents with the EPO
Eindhoven, the Netherlands – Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), the world leader in lighting, in 2024 ranks as the number one Lighting company in patent filings at the European Patent Office (EPO), illustrating the company’s commitment to responsible innovation, energy-efficient LED lighting technology, and advancements in IoT and generative AI. Signify filed a total of 742 patents, ranking 23 out of all companies that filed patents with the EPO.
This year's EPO ranking reflects our unwavering commitment to build a robust portfolio of lighting innovations that revolutionize our industry. Our technological advances have led to leaps forward in energy efficiency, extending product lifespans and enhancing well-being and experiences in homes, workplaces and communities around the world"
Olivia Qiu,
Chief Innovation Officer, Signify
In 2024, Signify filed a growing number of patents focused on enhancing the efficiency and quality of lighting. Many new innovations are driven by generative AI, which has enabled Signify to improve its smart controls, sensors and other functionality to deliver superior lighting solutions. For instance, the AI understands the specific needs of users and automatically controls the lighting based on that, while improving the interfacing with non-lighting systems.
“Despite political and economic uncertainties, European companies and inventors filed more patents last year, underlining their technological prowess and their continued investment in R&D,” said EPO President António Campinos.
The EPO, headquartered in Munich, enables inventors to obtain high-quality patent protection in up to 45 countries, covering a market of some 700 million people. Last year, it received a total of 199,264 applications.
For detailed statistics and supporting materials produced by the European Patent Office, see the EPO's Annual Report at: www.epo.org/en/about-us/statistics/patent-index-2024.
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About Signify
Signify (Euronext: LIGHT) is the world leader in lighting for professionals and consumers. We unlock the extraordinary potential of light for brighter lives and a better world. Our advanced products, systems and data-enabled services deliver business value and transform life in homes, buildings and public spaces. In 2024, we had sales of EUR 6.1 billion, approximately 29,000 employees and a presence in over 70 countries. We feature in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and hold the EcoVadis Platinum rating, placing in the top one percent of companies assessed. News from Signify can be found in the Newsroom, on LinkedIn, Instagram and X. Information for investors is located on the Investor Relations page.
Signify global brands include: Philips, Philips Hue, WiZ, Interact, ColorKinetics, Dynalite, Telensa, Signify myCreation, Signify BrightSites, NatureConnect, Trulifi.
