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25. Fujifilm Holdings Corp
> 2021 utility patents: 1,421
> Change from 2020: +2%
> Most recent patent: Solid state imaging device incorporating a light shielding film having openings of different sizes
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24. Hyundai Motor Company
> 2021 utility patents: 1,483
> Change from 2020: -9%
> Most recent patent: Connector apparatus
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23. Hitachi, Ltd.
> 2021 utility patents: 1,497
> Change from 2020: +2%
> Most recent patent: Imaging apparatus
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22. Johnson & Johnson
> 2021 utility patents: 1,506
> Change from 2020: +1%
> Most recent patent: Extensible dressings
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21. General Electric Company
> 2021 utility patents: 1,525
> Change from 2020: -37%
> Most recent patent: Method of optimizing the limitation of dust emissions for gas turbines fueled with heavy fuel oil
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