Canon worldwide

Canon was established in 1933 and has grown into a strong brand with a global presence in printing, imaging, medical, and industrial business segments. Ranking at #5 worldwide according to the Reputation Institute (2024) and #100 according to US brand evaluator Interbrand (2023), Canon is one of the great brands of the world. Canon’s powerful R&D is known around the globe. In 2025, Canon ranked seventh in the number of patents granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), placing it in the world’s top 10, according to IFI CLAIMS Patent Services, a U.S.-based patent research firm. Among the companies that have continually maintained a position within the global top 10, Canon currently holds the record for the longest duration—42 consecutive years.

In 1988, Canon adopted a corporate philosophy pursuing the realization of a sustainable global society: Kyosei. Kyosei conveys Canon’s dedication to seeing all people, regardless of culture, customs, language or race, harmoniously living and working together in happiness into the future.