Delta Electronics announced on March 12 that it has been selected for the fourth consecutive year as one of the "Top 100 Global Innovators™" by Clarivate Analytics, a recognition that highlights its innovative achievements being highly regarded by international professional evaluations. Delta places great emphasis on research and development (R&D) innovation and uses a robust intellectual property portfolio to support business growth. In recent years, its R&D expenditure has consistently exceeded 8% of its revenue, reaching 10% last year. As of the end of 2024, Delta has obtained over 18,000 patent authorizations globally, with more than 1,700 granted in 2024 alone, representing a growth of over 30% compared to the previous year. Its patent portfolio not only covers power electronics technology but also strengthens its presence in data centers, AI server power supplies, thermal management solutions, smart energy, and electric vehicles, demonstrating Delta's active commitment and long-term dedication to technological research and development. 
Gordon Samson, President of the Intellectual Property Group at Clarivate Analytics, said: "In a rapidly changing environment, being selected as one of the world's top 100 innovative institutions is a significant achievement. Competition has become more global than ever before, and hyperconnectivity and technological convergence are key drivers of innovation. Delta continues to take innovation as the core of its business strategy and is firmly committed to shaping the future direction. Congratulations to Delta for being selected as one of the 'World's 100 Most Innovative Companies' for four consecutive years." 
Delta's Chief Legal Officer, Ye Kuo-liang, stated: "Delta has been deeply engaged in product research and development and technological innovation. We have 73 R&D centers worldwide and over 12,000 R&D engineers. We also strategically layout global patents based on the product technology development blueprint, actively utilize the PCT* international patent application mechanism to enhance the flexibility of patent layout, and continuously strengthen patent layout in India and Southeast Asia to meet the expanding R&D and production demands. Delta's efforts and achievements have been highly recognized by professional institutions both at home and abroad. Not only have we been selected as one of the top 100 global innovators by Clarivate Analytics for four consecutive years, but we have also recently been listed on the 'IAM Patent 1000: The World's Leading Patent Professionals' and have passed the Taiwan Intellectual Property Protection and Management System (TIPS) A-level verification." 
Clarivate Analytics, a globally renowned data service provider, has been releasing the "Top 100 Global Innovators" report annually since 2012. It uses a comprehensive comparative analysis of global R&D data to assess the strength of each patent idea as a criterion for measuring innovation capabilities. Clarivate Analytics sets two sets of threshold conditions that candidate institutions must meet and calculates their patent innovation output over the past five years. Delta's consecutive four-year selection this time affirms its outstanding performance and continuous efforts in the field of innovation, and also demonstrates its innovative energy with competitive advantages in the global market. 
The PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty) is an international treaty in the field of patents, characterized by a two-stage application process: the