Signify, the world leader in lighting, has had another record year for innovation in 2025. The company filed 784 patent applications with the European Patent Office (EPO), more than any other lighting company. Signify also ranked second among Dutch companies and 22nd overall across all industries.

“Our patent portfolio reflects the depth and direction of our innovation. We focus on protecting technologies that solve real customer challenges, from performance and experience to energy efficiency and circularity. This positions us well for the future and supports our ability to bring differentiated solutions to market.”

Alexander van Eeuwijk
Head of Intellectual Property at Signify

Signify’s 2025 innovations include augmented reality applications to enhance the connected lighting experience, advances in thermal management to extend the lifetime of luminaires, and light recipes designed to support customers’ mood and well-being.

Headquartered in Munich, the European Patent Office provides high-quality patent protection in up to 46 countries, covering a market of over 700 million people. Its Technology Dashboard tracks global innovation trends and offers insights into European patent application activity across industries and regions. 

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