Consolidation and Opportunities in LLM Domain

Global patent activity in Deep Learning (DL) has grown significantly, with Large Language Models (LLMs) gaining prominence since 2017–2018. The release of OpenAI’s ChatGPT in 2022 marked a pivotal moment, accelerating both public awareness and patent filings. 

This report examines the evolving patent landscape in DL with a special focus on LLMs, addressing key questions about leading countries, dominant players and emerging applications. It aims to provide actionable insights for navigating this rapidly advancing field of innovation.

This report aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the LLM patent landscape, uncovering new opportunities and perspectives to guide stakeholders in making informed, strategic moves in this unprecedented era of innovation. Key questions we address include:

• Which countries are at the forefront of LLM innovation?
• Which companies and research institutions are driving progress and who is leading on a global scale?
• What are the main application areas of LLMs and who owns the related IP?

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Authors

• Xavier Dieumegard – Senior Consultant

• Houssem Arbaoui – Consultant & IP Analyst