FOCUS TOPIC
INNOVATION FOCUS TOPIC
How we drive new ideas
Intellectual property rights and patents
In 2025/26, the Lighting Segment registered 40 patents (2024/25: 49) and the Compo- nents Segment 72 patents (2024/25: 71) which underscore the growing importance of intelligent components. The number of active commercial property rights – currently 7,904, including 3,125 patents – speak for the Zumtobel Group’s exceptional innovative strength (active commercial property rights 2024/25: 8,919 with 4,033 patents).
Research and development (R&D) play an important role in the company’s innovative strength. For the Zumtobel Group, a wide- ranging patent portfolio – also in the area of new technologies – is essential for maintai- ning a competitive advantage and ensuring access to strategic cooperation with other companies and the opportunity to conclude cross-licensing agreements with key market players.
Development of new patent applications
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72
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2025/26
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Lighting Segment
Components Segment
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