The Walt Disney Company is a diversified global entertainment company that produces films, television programs, and theme park attractions. It was founded on October 16, 1923, by Walt Disney and Roy O. Disney and is headquartered in Burbank, California, United States.Â
As of April 2023, Disney’s market capitalization was approximately $370 billion, making it one of the largest media and entertainment companies in the world. Â
As of the end of 2023, Disney patent portfolio is impressive, featuring 2071 patent families globally. This reflects Disney’s strong presence in the Cartoon and Animation industry, emphasizing its commitment to innovation and its significant impact on global markets.
Have a look at some of the most well-known patents held by Disney that we have covered in this article. You can also get information on Disney‘s patents, the global patent filing activity country-wise, its historical patent filing trends, and many more statistics regarding Disney‘s patent portfolio.  
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This Pie Chart Shows the number of active, pending and dead patents.
Disney have 1885Â alive and 186 dead patent families.
Disney patents are filed in numerous countries, reflecting its international presence and the strategic importance of protecting its inventions across the globe. The Disney countries list 2023 includes major markets where Disney operates and maintains its leadership.Â
IPC Classification | Category |
Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements | (G06F3) |
Selective content distribution, e.g. interactive television or video on demand [VOD] | (H04N21) |
Video games, i.e. games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions | (A63F13) |
Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific functions | (G06F17) |
3D [Three Dimensional] image rendering | (G06T15) |
Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics | (G06T19) |
Image analysis | (G06T7) |
Details of television systems | (H04N5) |
Arrangements, apparatus, circuits or systems, not covered by a single one of groups H04L1/00-H04L27/00 | (H04L29) |
Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints | (G06K9) |
Disney patents are diverse, covering a range of IPC classifications from Input arrangements for transferring data (G06F3) to Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters (G06K9). Disney stats reveal that the company not only focuses on current technological needs but also paves the way for future advancements.Â
Feature | G06F3 (Structural Arrangements) | H04N21 (Digital/Analog Conversion, Coding) | G06T7 (Image Processing) |
Focus of Innovation | Hardware optimization, resource management, distributed computing | Signal processing, compression techniques for audio/visual data | Image/video analysis, enhancement, manipulation |
Key Technological Advancements | Hardware acceleration (GPUs, FPGAs), for AI, blockchain, Machine learning-powered error correction, Virtualization & containerization (Kubernetes) | Advanced coding schemes for video streaming, AI-driven content adaptation and delivery, Error resilient transmission protocols | Deep learning for image/video recognition, classification, Generative models for image/video creation, High-performance computing architectures for image/video processing |
Top Patent Filing Subcategories | Hardware acceleration for AI/blockchain, Machine learning-based error correction algorithms, Resource management in virtualized environments. | Advanced video coding standards (e.g., AV1, VVC), AI-powered content delivery and optimization, Error correction for real-time video transmission. | Deep learning for image/video analysis, Generative models for image/video creation, High-performance computing architectures for image/video processing. |
Impact on Industries | Cloud computing, data centers, AI/ML applications, high-performance computing | Media & entertainment, telecommunications, streaming services, content delivery networks | Autonomous vehicles, medical imaging, security/surveillance, human-computer interaction |
Comparing different aspects of Disney patents, such as Structural Arrangements, Digital/Analog Conversion, Coding and Image Processing, highlights the company’s foresight in areas like Media and entertainment and quantum computing. These trends are indicative of where Disney inventions are steering the future of technology.Â
The Chart below depicts the patents with most number of forward citations. These patents are likely to be the source of advancement in the domain and can be considered as valuable and core inventions.Â
Walt Disney Company isn’t just a leader in entertainment; they’re also a powerhouse in innovation. With over 2,000 patent families globally, Disney focuses on technologies that shape the future of media and entertainment.
Their patents span areas like efficient data processing for streaming, 3D imaging, and even artificial intelligence. Analyzing their most cited patents reveals their significant influence in the industry. It’s clear that Disney isn’t just creating blockbuster movies and theme parks; they’re also shaping the technological landscape of tomorrow.      Â
Note: This analysis is from 2013 to 2023 and on the basis of patent families.
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