Infomation Ricoh named a Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovator 2026

TOKYO, January 22, 2026 – Ricoh Company, Ltd. announced today that it has been named a Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovator 2026, as selected by Clarivate, a leading global provider of transformative intelligence.

The Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovators program recognizes 100 organizations that consistently demonstrate outstanding innovation performance and leadership within the global innovation ecosystem. Established in 2012, the annual selection is based on rigorous comparative analysis of global invention data, evaluating the strength of patented ideas using indicators directly linked to innovation capability.

Ricoh regards intellectual property (IP) generated through its technology development as a core management asset and strengthens it in close alignment with its overall technology strategy. In addition to advancing assets linked to near-term development outcomes, the company actively promotes the creation of proprietary technologies based on its mid- to long-term, companywide technology roadmap.

In its digital services business, Ricoh has strengthened collaboration between IP and customer-facing divisions to conceptualize and secure innovation assets required across the entire business process—from upstream planning through downstream execution. By developing a portfolio suited to a digital services company, Ricoh supports sustainable business growth.

Ricoh will continue to create high-value innovation assets aligned with its business and technology strategies, and to actively acquire and leverage them to support the protection and growth of its businesses.