Comparing Canadian and U.S. Patent Holders—April 2026

Who Are Canada’s Key Patent Holders? A Comparative Analysis With the U.S. Holders

Canada exhibits higher patent concentration than the U.S. in several technology areas. In microstructural and nanotechnology, Canada’s top 10 holders account for 39.5 per cent of patents versus 18.9 per cent in the United States. On the other hand, Canada exhibits lower patent concentration than the U.S. in several technology areas.

In what technology areas does Canada exhibit lower patent concentration than the United States? What entities are among Canada’s top patent holders? And is the share of total patents held by the top 10 organization broadly similar between Canada and the United States?

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