Innova琀椀on Momentum 2024: The Global Top 100 The Industries of the 2024 Top 100 Companies The Top 100 companies provide insights into industry distribution, seen in Figure 3, and its impact on the global innovation landscape. Pharmaceuticals maintains its strong position at the top of the industry list, increasing from 18 to 20 patent owners from 2023 to 2024. A notable trend for the Pharmaceutical industry, and what can contribute to their continued innovation momentum representation, is a focus on acquiring startups rather than relying solely on in-house innovation, leading to a landscape populated by more nimble players, including new list entrants like Acuitas Therapeutics, Tempus Labs and BioNTech. ® Source: LexisNexis PatentSight+™ 0 5 10 15 20 Pharmaceuticals 20 Semiconductors 15 Information Technologies 14 Chemicals and Materials 11 Consumer Goods 8 Medical Technologies 8 Electronics 8 Automotive 5 Engineering 5 Appliances 2 Biotechnologies 2 Technology R&D 2 Figure 3: The number of Top 100 innovators per industry sector. The Semiconductors industry also experienced growth, rising from 12 to 15 companies from 2023 to 2024, with companies like ASML, Intel, Qualcomm, and TSMC contributing significantly not only to electronics but also to advancements in automotive, medical technologies, and beyond. In contrast to Pharmaceuticals, the Semiconductors sector typically comprises larger organizations, leveraging scale to compete on price. “CureVac has been at the forefront of innovation in mRNA technology for more than two decades, a testament to the outstanding scientific prowess of our team. Our intellectual property portfolio continues to grow, with its high quality and relevance leading the way in the advancement of the entire RNA field.” Dr. Alexander Zehnder Chief Executive Officer CureVac LexisNexisIP.com 13