YOUR BUSINESS AUTHORITY
Springfield, MO
YOUR BUSINESS AUTHORITY
Springfield, MO
The scorecard report was published May 6 in the Wall Street Journal and is based on patent quality, technological strength and breadth of impact, according to the magazine. Fellow Top 35 companies include Black & Decker, LG Electronics and Proctor & Gamble Co.
Furniture components manufacturer Leggett holds about 1,100 granted patents and has another 650 in process, in addition to about 750 granted trademarks and 200 trademarks in process, the magazine said.
“In the past year, the components innovator (Leggett) has demonstrated a renewed focus on generating engineering and manufacturing solutions,” the magazine said. “The last nine months have seen the creation of the ground-breaking IDEA Center for research and development, as well as the revolutionary Starry Night Sleep Technology Bed that debuted with a bang at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show.”
The Patent Board, with offices in Chicago and Philadelphia, tracks and analyzes 17 industries around the globe.
This installment of Springfield Business Journal’s Architects & Engineers Project Report showcases 26 endeavors by area design and engineering professionals.
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