DICOM Patent Landscape 2Q 2009

DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) is a global IT standard which was created by the NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association; http://medical.nema.org/) to aid the distribution and viewing of medical images.

Analysis for top 10 assignees in US patents issued before May 1, 2009 shows that GE is the leader followed by GE Medical and Siemens.

Analysis for top 10 assignees in US published patent applications before May 1, 2009 shows that Siemens is the leader followed by Philips and GE.


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