Philips remains No. 1 in Medtech at European Patent Office and the largest Dutch patent applicant
Rhea-AI Summary
Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG) ranked No. 1 among medtech companies in the European Patent Office Technology Dashboard 2025 and remained the largest Dutch patent applicant with 1,289 European patent applications across domains and 676 Medtech filings in 2025. Philips invested > 9% of sales in R&D in 2025 and reported ~53,000 patent rights.
The company highlighted platform-based hardware, software, data and AI solutions and said its innovation improved the lives of 2 billion people in 2025, targeting 2.5 billion lives per year by 2030.
Positive
- No.1 medtech ranking at the European Patent Office
- 1,289 European patent applications across domains in 2025
- Invested > 9% of sales in research and development in 2025
- ~53,000 patent rights in intellectual property portfolio
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- Helium-free 3.0T MRI is a work in progress and not available in the US
- Key innovations rely on AI and platform integration, which may face regulatory or deployment constraints
News Market Reaction – PHG
In the Mar 24 session, PHG declined 0.30%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23 | AGM announcement | Neutral | +2.1% | AGM 2026 convened with board and CEO re-appointment items. |
| Mar 23 | Board changes | Neutral | +2.1% | New Supervisory Board appointment and multiple re-appointments including CEO. |
| Mar 17 | Consumer marketing | Positive | +0.2% | World Oral Health Night campaign highlighting Sonicare product performance. |
| Mar 11 | Digital pathology | Positive | -0.5% | Cloud-enabled IntelliSite Pathology Solution expansion on HealthSuite. |
| Mar 10 | Platform showcase | Positive | -1.6% | HIMSS26 presentation of interoperable, AI-enabled patient monitoring platforms. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent news flow shows mixed price reactions: modest gains on governance and consumer-brand items, but occasional selloffs on seemingly positive digital and platform announcements.
Over the past weeks, Philips has issued several operational and branding updates. On Mar 10, a connected care and HIMSS26 showcase saw a -1.6% move, followed by a digital pathology expansion on Mar 11 with a -0.48% reaction. A Sonicare marketing push on Mar 17 coincided with a small 0.18% gain. Governance-focused AGM and Supervisory Board announcements on Mar 23 both lined up with a stronger 2.13% move. Today’s innovation and patent-leadership story fits this broader emphasis on platform-based, AI-enabled health technology.
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March 24, 2026
- Philips ranks No. 1 among medical technology companies in the European Patent Office Technology Dashboard 2025, filing 1,289 patent applications with the EPO in 2025.
- Philips’ platform-based solutions integrate hardware, software, data and AI to address clinical, operational and everyday health challenges.
- Philips’ innovation improved the lives of 2 billion people in 2025, with the goal of improving 2.5 billion lives per year by 2030, including 400 million people in medically underserved communities.
Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today announced it ranked No. 1 among medical technology companies in the European Patent Office’s (EPO) Technology Dashboard 2025. Medical technology is the most important domain for Dutch patent applications at the EPO. The ranking underscores the company’s continued leadership in health technology innovation. Philips filed 676 Medtech patent applications with the EPO in 2025, including patents related to artificial intelligence (AI) across its businesses. This reflects the company’s strong innovation pipeline focused on health technology solutions.
“Philips’ continued success as a top applicant with the European Patent Office reflects the strength of our innovation engine and our focus on meaningful innovation in healthcare and self-care,” said Marnix van Ginneken, Member of the Board of Management of Royal Philips. “Our innovation strategy is powered by data, AI and platform-based solutions to deliver better care for more people.”
Our customer- and consumer-centric innovation and platform-based solutions integrate hardware, software, data and AI to address clinical, operational and everyday health challenges. By securely connecting data from imaging systems, patient monitors and connected devices across care settings from hospitals to the home, Philips helps clinicians make better decisions and deliver more efficient care. Through collaborations with clinical, technology and customer partners, Philips brings new healthcare solutions to market faster and at scale.
Philips’ innovation improved the lives of 2 billion people in 2025. By 2030, we aim to improve the lives of 2.5 billion people per year, including 400 million people in medically underserved communities.
Examples of Philips’ recent innovations include:
- Helium-free 3.0T MRI technology[1], advancing sustainability and precision in diagnostic imaging. Using SmartSpeed Precise with Integrated Dual AI, MR scans can be delivered up to three times faster with up to
80% sharper images. - Philips’ flagship spectral CT system Verida, featuring Spectral Precision Image technology to deliver sharper and more conclusive diagnostic insights in a single scan, and Rembra CT, designed to set a new benchmark for speed and patient access in acute and high-demand imaging environments.
- LumiGuide 3D Device Guidance, the world’s first real-time AI-enabled, light-based 3D navigation solution for image-guided therapy, enabling physicians to visualize and guide devices inside the body using light instead of continuous X-ray.
- ECG AI Marketplace, which gives cardiac care teams access to multiple vendor offerings in one place, enabling clinicians to deploy and manage AI-powered diagnostic tools more easily.
- Innovation for consumers such as the AI-powered i9000 Shaver Series; the world’s No. 1 intense pulsed light hair removal brand Philips Lumea IPL; and the Avent Hands-Free Breast Pump designed using more than 40 years of breastfeeding research.
In total, Philips contributed 1,289 European patent applications across various domains, remaining the largest Dutch applicant. The EPO ranking adds to Philips’ broader recognition for innovation leadership. Earlier this year, Philips was named a Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovator for the 13th consecutive year. In 2025, Philips invested more than
[1] Helium-free 3.0T MRI is Work in Progress and not available in the US or any jurisdiction. Its future availability cannot be guaranteed.
For further information, please contact:
Michael Fuchs
Philips Global External Relations
Tel.: +31 614869261
E-mail: Michael.Fuchs@philips.com
About Royal Philips
Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a leading health technology company focused on improving people’s health and well-being through meaningful innovation. Philips’ patient- and people-centric innovation leverages advanced technology and deep clinical and consumer insights to deliver personal health solutions for consumers and professional health solutions for healthcare providers and their patients in the hospital and the home.
Headquartered in the Netherlands, the company is a leader in diagnostic imaging, ultrasound, image-guided therapy, monitoring and enterprise informatics, as well as in personal health. Philips generated 2025 sales of EUR 18 billion and employs approximately 64,800 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries. News about Philips can be found at www.philips.com/newscenter.
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- Dual AI engines in SmartSpeed Precise
- Philips LumiGuide 3D device guidance in use
- Philips Verida spectral CT system, angle view
- i9000 Prestige
