The Top 100 Global Innovators analysis is grounded in rigorous research and Clarivate鈥檚 global invention data, which measure the influence of ideas, their success and rarity, and the investment in inventions. This year鈥檚 ranking not only celebrates enduring innovation leadership, but it also reveals the forces reshaping that leadership, with AI at the forefront. The Top 100 Global Innovators contribute an exceptional 16% of the world鈥檚 highest-strength AI inventions.

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Maroun S. Mourad, President, Intellectual Property, Clarivate, said: 鈥淲e congratulate AUO for being named a Top 100 Global Innovator for five consecutive years. This recognition is a remarkable achievement, especially given the industry's rapid pace of change. AUO's strong presence in the optoelectronics market has been outstanding, whether it involves product development or patent protection. We have observed how AUO has effectively managed its patent excellence while expanding its market influence. We are proud to have partnered with AUO for many years to shape the market with our innovative solutions.鈥滭/p>

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By the end of 2025, AUO had accumulated over 33,000 patent applications and 25,500 issued patents worldwide, 97% of which are invention patents. 鈥淓mbodied intelligence is reshaping technology and creating new possibilities for display applications in the AI-driven era,鈥 said Wei?Lung Liau, Chief Technology Officer of AUO. 鈥淭his shift continues to drive AUO鈥檚 innovation across Display, Mobility Solutions and Vertical Solutions. The repeated recognition from Clarivate affirms our forward?looking vision and the progress of our key technology advancements.鈥滭/p>

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In 2025, AUO achieved solid progress across its key innovation domains. In Display, the company achieved notable breakthroughs in energy?efficient and low?carbon solutions, accumulating more than 4,880 related patents worldwide, with Micro LED accounting for 86% of the patents issued during the year鈥攄emonstrating AUO鈥檚 leadership in next?generation display innovation. In Mobility Solutions, AUO strengthened its patent portfolio in vehicular applications and smart cockpit technologies, with invention filings in Taiwan increasing by approximately 20%. In Vertical Solutions, the company continued to extend its patent footprint into diverse fields including healthcare, green energy, communication antennas, Co?Packaged Optics (CPO), and software applications beyond display that are related to IoT and AI?driven technologies, further advancing its broader innovation roadmap.

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AUO has been named in Clarivate鈥檚 Top 100 Global Innovators for the fifth consecutive year, driven by its forward?looking R&D and patent strategies across Display, Mobility Solutions, and Vertical Solutions. The image shows AUO鈥檚 Micro LED display combined with interactive AR technology, delivering an innovative showcase experience for premium consumer products.

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AUO has been named in Clarivate鈥檚 Top 100 Global Innovators for the fifth consecutive year, driven by its forward?looking R&D and patent strategies across Display, Mobility Solutions, and Vertical Solutions. The image shows AUO鈥檚 advanced display technologies applied to the smart cockpit.

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AUO has been named in Clarivate鈥檚 Top 100 Global Innovators for the fifth consecutive year, driven by its forward?looking R&D and patent strategies across Display, Mobility Solutions, and Vertical Solutions. The image shows AUO鈥檚 vertical solutions applied to smart retail, using the AecoPost full?color ePaper signage to support customers in achieving low?carbon and green design goals.

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