IBM seems to be leading in patent awards this year as well: http://qz.com/418068/ibm-has-been-awarded-an-average-of-21-patents-per-day-so-far-in-2015/ http://qz

IBM seems to be leading in patent awards this year as well: http://qz.com/418068/ibm-has-been-awarded-an-average-of-21-patents-per-day-so-far-in-2015/ http://qz.com/418068/ibm-has-been-awarded-an-average-of-21-p... Also note that not all patents come from their Research division; anyone can file for one.