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Disclaimer: This report has been updated based on the latest available data 12th January 2026. The information is provided for reference only and does not represent any opinion, recommendation, or endorsement.
Acer Inc. is a Taiwan-based multinational technology company known for computing hardware, consumer electronics, and networking products. Its patent portfolio spans 36 jurisdictions and covers computer systems, networking, software, and related technology areas across global markets.
Taiwan leads Acer’s patent portfolio by total filings, followed by China and the United States, with additional coverage across Europe and Asia-Pacific jurisdictions.
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|
Jurisdiction |
Total |
|
Taiwan (TW) |
7,644 |
|
China (CN) |
4,301 |
|
United States (US) |
3,301 |
|
European Patent Office (EP) |
863 |
|
Japan (JP) |
275 |
|
Australia (AU) |
167 |
|
South Korea (KR) |
126 |
|
WIPO (WO) |
103 |
|
India (IN) |
56 |
|
Germany (DE) |
50 |
Computer Systems and Components represent the largest share of Acer’s patent portfolio, followed by Networking and Consumer Goods, with additional filings across software, electronics, industrial technologies, and related sectors.
|
Year |
Publications |
Grants |
|
2016 |
379 |
660 |
|
2017 |
269 |
604 |
|
2018 |
202 |
475 |
|
2019 |
358 |
581 |
|
2020 |
281 |
587 |
|
2021 |
246 |
690 |
|
2022 |
270 |
708 |
|
2023 |
281 |
781 |
|
2024 |
324 |
610 |
|
2025 |
431 |
591 |
|
2026 |
3 |
2 |
Acer’s litigation profile includes active and inactive cases, appeals, petitions, reexaminations, and Chinese PRB proceedings involving multiple related parties across jurisdictions.
Gateway, Inc. (2007, ~US$710 million)
Acer acquired U.S.-based PC manufacturer Gateway, Inc. in 2007 for approximately US$710 million, expanding its presence in the North American consumer and enterprise PC markets.
Packard Bell (2008, controlling interest acquired)
In 2008, Acer acquired a controlling stake in Packard Bell, strengthening its footprint in the European consumer PC segment and broadening its regional distribution network.
iGware Inc. (2011, ~US$320 million)
Acer acquired iGware Inc. in 2011 for approximately US$320 million. The acquisition supported Acer’s development of cloud infrastructure and online services capabilities.
For fiscal year 2024, Acer reported consolidated revenues of NT$264.68 billion, gross profit of NT$28.00 billion, operating income of NT$4.88 billion, and net income of NT$5.54 billion.
Preliminary full-year 2025 revenues were reported at NT$275.64 billion. Quarterly performance during 2024 reflected continued operational activity across Acer’s core PC and related business segments.
Acer Inc.
Xizhi District, New Taipei City 221, Taiwan
Acer Inc. owns 74,672 patents across 48 jurisdictions.
The United States holds the highest number of Acer Inc. patents, totaling 43,974 filings.
The Acer Inc. patent portfolio is concentrated in Networking (26,520 patents), Software (14,504 patents), and Computer Systems and Components (13,865 patents).
Acer Inc. holds 24,972 active patents, including 19,724 active grants and 5,248 active applications.
Acer Inc. has 995 patents in litigation, including 39 active cases and 523 inactive cases.
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