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January 30, 2025

Annual Anaqua Analysis of USPTO Data Finds Strong Increase in Patent Grant Activity

Research indicates continued global innovation, with semiconductors leading the way

BOSTON, Jan. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Anaqua, the leading provider of innovation and intellectual property (IP) management technology solutions and services, today released its annual analysis of USPTO data using its AcclaimIP patent analytics software, which found that patent grants increased by nearly 6% to 368,597 over the past 12 months.

“The increase in global patent activity points to an encouraging sign of companies’ continued investment in emerging technologies,” said Bob Romeo, CEO of Anaqua. “Our market leading AcclaimIP solution helps clients search over 165 million patents helping them to analyze IP in order to determine patentability and assess the competitive patent landscape. We’re proud to support the world’s most innovative companies in making better decisions about their business.”

Most Innovative Companies

With 10,427 granted patents, Samsung Electronics continues to lead the most innovative companies list, with growth areas including multi-device organic light emitting solid state devices, electric data processing interface arrangements, and plural common substrate semiconductor arrangements.

The other top five most innovative companies include Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) with 4,127 granted patents, LG Corp with 3,987, Qualcomm with 3,474, and Apple with 3,437 granted patents.

Apple’s focus on multi-use digital information transmission path technology, wireless communication local resource management, and other wireless-related innovations led to its entry into the top five list.

Most Innovative Countries

U.S.-based companies continue to lead all countries globally in the total number of granted U.S. patents at 157,955, despite an almost 3% decrease from the previous 12-month period. The USPTO analysis found that APAC-based countries continue to be well represented in the top five including Japan, followed by China, and South Korea. Germany, in fifth place, led European countries.

Top Innovation Areas

Based on the most granted patents, the top technology fields include semiconductor technology, artificial intelligence (AI), medical-related patents, 5G, and virtual reality (VR). The rest of the top ten list includes program control units, unauthorized user detection technologies, chemical-related technologies, wireless, and electric vehicles.

Global semiconductor innovation led to the sector’s third year of growth in overall patent grant volume, up from 49,831 in 2021 to 67,118 in 2024. The top companies contributing to this increase with the most U.S. granted patents include Samsung Electronics, TSMC, Intel, BOE, and LG Corp.

AI patent grants grew in overall volume for the fourth year – increasing from 34,544 in 2020 to 54,022 in 2024 – with innovations in biological-related AI, machine learning AI, image or voice recognition AI, scene-specific elements of image/video AI, and general image analysis.

“Our annual patent report serves as a benchmark to monitor and track evolving trends in patent activity from the largest global organizations and emerging technology areas,” said Shayne Phillips, Director of Analytics Solutions at Anaqua. “Increases in semiconductor and AI granted patents in particular signal a healthy invention ecosystem that spans industries.”

Download Anaqua’s infographic to review the full data here. To learn more about Anaqua’s AcclaimIP solution, visit acclaimip.com.

Methodology

The data for this report was analyzed by Anaqua’s AcclaimIP system, a patent search and analytics software tool leveraging public patent information from the USPTO. The metric used to determine innovative organizations is patent applications published and granted applications over a 12-month period between December 1, 2023 and November 30, 2024.

About Anaqua

Anaqua, Inc. is a premier provider of integrated intellectual property (IP) management technology solutions and services for corporations and law firms. Its IP management software solutions, AQX® and PATTSY WAVE®, both offer best practice workflows with big data analytics and tech-enabled services to create an intelligent environment designed to inform IP strategy, enable IP decision-making, and streamline IP operations, tailored to each segment’s need. Today, nearly half of the top 100 U.S. patent filers and global brands, as well as a growing number of law firms worldwide use Anaqua’s solutions. Over one million IP executives, attorneys, paralegals, administrators, and innovators use the platform for their IP management needs. The company’s global operations are headquartered in Boston, with offices across the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Australia. For additional information, please visit anaqua.com, or on Anaqua’s LinkedIn.

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January 30, 2025

Forbes Lists Bitget Amongst The World’s Most Trustworthy Crypto Exchanges

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Jan. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company was announced in the list of Top 25 most trusted crypto exchanges by Forbes. Ranking eight on the list, Bitget has reported an influx of users in the last year along with a multitude of upgrades and collaborations which has supported its position in entering the club. With top players such as Coinbase, Binance and Robinhood, the list highlights crypto exchanges from all over the globe.

Bitget Limited

Recently in its transparency report, Bitget recorded a 400% increase in its userbase surpassing 100M users in December and Spot trading volume increased from $160 billion in Q1 to $600 billion in Q4. Right from collaborating with Turkish national athletes, to legendary football league LALIGA to having new chiefs joining the company and the establishment of multiple licenses, Bitget has strengthened its position as a global leader, becoming the second largest crypto exchange ecosystem.

Bitget is focusing in its expansion markets via localized marketing, partnerships, and educational initiatives. The exchange offers simplified onboarding, fiat gateways, and localized customer support to ease access. Bitget also invests in blockchain education, strategic sponsorships, and incentive programs to retain users in high-growth regions. With the joining of Hon NG, CLO at Bitget, the team is heavily invested in compliance. Recently, Bitget achieved UK approval, a BSP license in El Salvador and even opened a new exchange in Vietnam to run it as per local requirements.

A recent report from CCData highlights Bitget’s success as the market share rose to 4.25%, surpassing its previous all-time high recorded in April 2024. Comparing the change in market share of the combined spot and derivatives market, Bitget, Coinbase and Crypto(dot)com were the biggest beneficiaries of 2024, increasing their market share by 4.05%, 3.89% and 3.39% to 10.5%, 5.43%, and 4.71% respectively.

Previously, Bitget Token (BGB) was ranked as one of the top 10 best-performing cryptocurrencies by Forbes for H1 2024. Since then, BGB has surpassed all expectations with a surge of over 1000% last year. By reducing BGB’s supply, enhancing utility, and expanding real-world applications, Bitget plans to strengthen more functionalities and products in the Bitget ecosystem driving sustainable growth and long-term value for holders.

Bitget’s debut on Forbes’ 2025 list of the world’s most trustworthy crypto exchanges highlights its remarkable growth and increasing credibility in the industry. With a strong BTC-ETH holding score and a focus on transparency, Bitget stands as one of the most secure crypto exchanges in the world. With transparent proof of reserves insuring 100% of its assets and a $600M Protection Fund safeguarding users, the exchange has accelerated its growth worldwide. The inclusion in the Forbes ranking list shows the exchange’s rising influence in the cryptospace.

About Bitget

Established in 2018, Bitget is the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company. Serving over 100 million users in 150+ countries and regions, the Bitget exchange is committed to helping users trade smarter with its pioneering copy trading feature and other trading solutions, while offering real-time access to Bitcoin price, Ethereum price, and other cryptocurrency prices. Formerly known as BitKeep, Bitget Wallet is a world-class multi-chain crypto wallet that offers an array of comprehensive Web3 solutions and features including wallet functionality, token swap, NFT Marketplace, DApp browser, and more.

Bitget is at the forefront of driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships, such as its role as the Official Crypto Partner of the World’s Top Football League, LALIGA, in EASTERN, SEA and LATAM market, as well as a global partner of Turkish National athletes Buse Tosun Çavuşoğlu (Wrestling world champion), Samet Gümüş (Boxing gold medalist) and İlkin Aydın (Volleyball national team), to inspire the global community to embrace the future of cryptocurrency.

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January 29, 2025

Viral “Driving in Circles” Video with Waymo Passenger Mike Johns Reaches Nearly One Billion While Raising Safety Concerns and Sparking the Creation of “Consumer AI Protection Advocates”

After being inundated with other consumers’ stories once his video showing a glitch in an autonomous vehicle went viral, Mike Johns was inspired to create a platform that amplifies the concerns of consumers nationwide.

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The viral video “Driving in Circles” has put a spotlight on the autonomous vehicle industry. The video, filmed by passenger and tech entrepreneur Mike Johns, has reached nearly one billion individuals across social media platforms and major news outlets worldwide. With its humorous yet critical take on safety concerns and transparency issues, the video quickly gained traction thanks to social media influencers like comedian Lil Duval and Kavell Kavon, whose early posts garnered over 2 million views. Johns’ incident went on to garner coverage from major news outlets in the U.S., UK, Italy, Australia, and Germany—including TMZ, KTLA, GMA, News Nation, Fox News, BBC Worldwide, The Guardian, The Los Angeles Times, The New York Post, Corriere della Sera and over 60 other outlets, trending globally and ultimately resulting in the launch of Consumer AI Protection Advocates by Digital Mind State.

“I began documenting my Waymo ride when it started driving in circles, but I never expected it to turn into a viral sensation,” says Mike Johns, founder and CEO of Digital Mind State LLC. “Thankfully my incident occurred in a parking lot, but what if this had happened on a highway?”

Global engagement with the “Driving In Circles” video revealed deep-seated public skepticism about the readiness of autonomous vehicles and concerns regarding safety, transparency, and accountability in emerging AI-driven technologies. These concerns have led major media outlets like CNBC, Fox Business Network, BBC, Telemundo and ProSieben in Germany, to create feature segments around the safety of autonomous vehicles.

Introducing Consumer AI Protection Advocates (CAIPA)
As a result of the feedback and concern received, Johns was inspired to ensure other consumers’ voices were also heard. CAIPA (pronounced ‘kai-pa’) has been created to empower consumers and companies to close the trust gap in AI and autonomous innovation by turning concerns and experiences into actionable insights that advance safety and foster transparency and accountability. CAIPA will serve as an independent research agency to collect data from real-world consumer experiences and work directly with research and product teams at AI-driven companies. CAIPA will also function as an advocacy group, amplifying consumers’ concerns and educating consumers about the technologies shaping their lives.

Initial strategic advisors for CAIPA include: Retired U.S. Army Brigadier General Arnold Gordon-Bray; EV Engineering Specialist, Ryan McCoy; EVNoire Mobility Intelligence Group Managing Partner, Terry Travis; and RealmIQ AI Consultancy Founder, Curt Doty.

Enhancing Safety Through Data
Ryan McCoy, a seasoned engineer at Shibaura Electronics who designs and supplies thermal sensor systems for electric vehicles, believes that closing the feedback loop between consumers and AV manufacturers is critical. “How do we go from reporting to improving?” McCoy states. “Right now it takes a billion views.”

Data from the Mike Johns “Driving In Circles” video on TikTok showed that 66% of engagement with the video came from women, voicing safety concerns. “This speaks volumes about the trust deficit in the industry,” explains CAIPA co-founder, Jeff Folino. “CAIPA endeavors to not only help companies hear the voice of the customer but also equip them with actionable insights to help identify and validate actionable solutions in a reliable and transparent manner.”

AI, Automation and Decision Making
Retired U.S. Army Brigadier General Arnold Gordon-Bray, who served over three decades in strategic communications, combat operations and foreign affairs asserts that as society continues to yield to AI and Automation out of ease and efficiency, accountability is paramount. “Ultimate-decision making cannot be relegated to AI. Someone must always be held accountable. What does that process look like?”

Mike Johns isn’t deterred from riding in an autonomous vehicle, but he does want to know that additional safety precautions are in place. “Technology should assist and empower people, not leave them questioning their safety,” Johns emphasizes. “Through CAIPA, we want to give consumers a seat at the table while helping companies innovate in ways that prioritize safety and trust. A viral moment got us here, but we’re moving from a viral moment to meaningful change.”

Beyond the Viral Moment
Since going viral, the universally entertaining “Driving In Circles” video has sparked a song, t-shirts, and on a more serious note, a new book by Johns entitled, “Way Mo’ Problems: Glitches Need Stitches in the AI Autonomous Revolution.”

As its first official event, CAIPA will host a city-wide town hall in Atlanta, Georgia that will convene local officials, civic leaders, residents and other stakeholders for an in-depth discussion and Q&A on autonomous vehicle safety. For details visit: www.ConsumerAIProtection.org.

About Digital Mind State
Headquartered in Los Angeles, Digital Mind State (DMS) is a multidimensional creative agency at the forefront of disruption in the entertainment industry, with an ethos of rebellious creativity and innovation. Digital Mind State is the creative force behind Yo Tech This Out and Tech With Seoul, a go-to-market consultancy for Korean Electronic products seeking U.S. entry. The company’s Techfluencers brand merges innovative tech companies and influential voices in pop, sports, and culture. In 2024, via his nonprofit, We Are Digital, Johns launched the Make America Smart with AI Tour – a nationwide educational initiative that aims to demystify AI and promote its responsible integration in K-12 public schools, colleges, and communities. For more information about Digital Mind State, visit https://digitalmindstate.com. For media inquiries contact [email protected].

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January 29, 2025

The EM DISTRICT Bangkok Unveils Spectacular Chinese New Year Celebrations with 3,000 Panda to Mark 50 Years of Thai-Chinese Diplomatic Friendship

BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 January 2025 – The EM DISTRICT Bangkok is thrilled to announce an extraordinary Chinese New Year celebration in honor of the Golden Year of Friendship between Thailand and China. This milestone marks 50 years of diplomatic ties between the two nations, blending cultural traditions with modern attractions. The auspicious festivities, attended by H.E. Mr. Han Zhiqiang, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the Kingdom of Thailand, alongside Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, Mr, Varawut Silpa-archa – Minister of Social Development and Human Security, Ms. Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol – Minister of Culture Ms. Teerarat Samrejvanich – Deputy Interior Minister, Mr. Chadchart Sittipunt – Governor of Bangkok, Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool – Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand and The Mall Group’s top management led by Ms. Supaluck Umpujh, Chairwoman of The Mall Group, will take place from January 20th to February28th, 2025, across the vibrant EM DISTRICT, including Emporium, Emquartier, and Emsphere.

From January 22 to February 23, EM DISTRICT will be transformed into a whimsical panda wonderland with the installation of 3,000 adorable panda sculptures. Enhancing the experience, a lively Panda Flash Troop will perform twice daily from January 27th to January 29th, adding an extra touch of excitement and joy for families and visitors of all ages. On the 26^th – 27^th of January there will be a Panda Culture truck that will showcase Panda ecosystem for all to see as it cruises throughout the city of Bangkok starting from Asoke intersection to the Grand Palace and back to EM DISTRICT.

Food lovers will be treated to a culinary adventure at the Chinese Boulevard Street Food and Tea House Market, hosted at Emquartier. This market will feature 30 carefully curated vendors offering an array of authentic Chinese dishes, traditional teas, and irresistible snacks, promising a feast for the senses.

At Emsphere’s Em Market Hall, the Panda Exhibition Showcase and Café will provide a platform to explore and shop for top-selling Chinese products. Running from January 22nd to February 25th, this unique showcase brings the best of China’s craftsmanship and innovation directly to Bangkok, offering visitors a chance to discover exclusive items and cultural treasures.

A Grand Golden Dragon Theme Across EM DISTRICT in this celebration of the Year of the Golden Dragon, all three EM DISTRICT malls will feature stunning golden dragon designs, symbolizing prosperity, strength, and good fortune. These intricate and immersive decorations aim to captivate visitors and create a festive ambiance that resonates with the spirit of Chinese New Year.

The EM DISTRICT Bangkok invites everyone to be part of this historic celebration which will include Chinese face changing shows, concerts, lion blessing troop to commemorate five decades of Thai-Chinese friendship through vibrant festivities, iconic installations, and cultural showcases. Don’t miss this unforgettable event that bridges cultures and communities in the heart of Bangkok.

January 28, 2025

AI-Media to Debut Cutting-Edge Language Solutions at ISE 2025

AI-Media at ISE 2025: Transforming Accessibility

Discover the future of subtitling technology with AI-Media at ISE 2025. Visit us at Booth #4G500 in Barcelona, Feb 4-7.

BARCELONA, Spain, Jan. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AI-Media, a global leader in AI-powered captioning and translation solutions, is thrilled to announce its debut at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2025, the world’s leading event for AV technology and integrated solutions. From February 4–7 in Barcelona, AI-Media will demonstrate its cutting-edge innovations that are revolutionizing accessibility, enhancing audience engagement, and solidifying its expansion across Europe.

Attendees can visit AI-Media at Booth #4G500 to discover how its solutions are redefining the future of subtitling and accessibility for broadcasters and AV professionals.

Pioneering Innovation at ISE 2025

AI-Media is setting new standards in accessibility workflows with its AI-driven technologies, seamlessly integrating into SDI and IP infrastructures while supporting advanced API and GPI capabilities. Visitors to the AI-Media booth will experience:

LEXI Live AI-Powered Captions: Achieve unparalleled accuracy, real-time responsiveness, and exceptional cost efficiency.
Multilingual Captioning and Translation: Overcome language barriers with real-time translations that empower global audiences to connect effortlessly.
Industry-Leading Encoder Technology: Explore AI-Media’s reliable SDI and IP video encoders, trusted by top broadcasters for exceptional performance in both in-person and streaming environments.
Exclusive First Look: LEXI Voice: Witness the future of real-time voice translation with LEXI Voice, AI-Media’s groundbreaking technology set to transform the industry upon its release later this year.

Building a More Accessible Future

“At AI-Media, accessibility is more than compliance—it’s the cornerstone of an inclusive and globally connected world,” said James Ward, Chief Sales Officer at AI-Media. “By combining innovation with practicality, we deliver scalable solutions that empower broadcasters and AV professionals to reach diverse audiences, meet regulatory demands like the European Accessibility Act, and revolutionize how content is experienced. ISE 2025 is an incredible opportunity to showcase the transformative power of our technology.”

Navigating the European Accessibility Act (EAA)

With the European Accessibility Act (EAA) set to take effect on June 28, 2025, broadcasters and AV professionals face new challenges in ensuring accessibility compliance. AI-Media’s advanced solutions are designed to meet these requirements effortlessly, offering seamless integration and scalability while elevating audience engagement.

Why ISE Matters for AI-Media

AI-Media’s debut at ISE underscores its commitment to innovation, collaboration, and leadership in the AV space. ISE provides an unparalleled opportunity to connect with industry leaders, explore the latest trends, and build strategic partnerships with AV system integrators across Europe.

Join AI-Media at ISE 2025

Don’t miss the chance to experience AI-Media’s transformative solutions at ISE 2025. Visit Booth #4G500 to see live demonstrations and learn how AI-Media can revolutionize your accessibility and language strategies. To schedule a meeting or learn more, visit ai-media.tv.

About AI-Media

Founded in Australia in 2003, AI-Media is a pioneering technology company specialising in AI language and captioning workflow solutions. As a global leader, AI-Media provides high-quality AI-powered live and recorded captioning and translation technology and solutions to a diverse range of customers and markets worldwide. For the first time in February 2024, AI-Media unveiled groundbreaking data showcasing the superiority of its AI captioning product, LEXI, over traditional more expensive human workflows. With deep industry experience and sophisticated AI technology to create solutions which streamline and simplify processes, AI-Media empowers leading broadcasters, enterprises and government agencies globally to ensure seamless accessibility and inclusivity of their content.

AI-Media (ASX: AIM) commenced trading on the ASX on 15 September 2020.

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