# Patents: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes second most innovative region in France

> INPI published the regional ranking of patent applicants for 2025. In Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, CEA ranks first with 512 applications, ahead of Michelin (228) and CNRS (205).

**In brief**: Economy event (severity: info) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, first detected on 31 October 2026 at 06:05. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 31 October 2026 at 06:05.

- Category: Economy
- Severity: Info
- Place: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
- First detected: 31 October 2026 at 06:05
- Updated: 31 October 2026 at 06:05
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/events/5481-patents-auvergne-rhone-alpes-second-most-innovative-region-in-france

## Sources (1 articles)

- [Région. Dépôts de brevets : CEA, STMicroelectronics, CNRS... Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, deuxième région la plus innovante de France](https://www.ledauphine.com/economie/2026/10/31/depots-de-brevets-cea-michelin-cnrs-auvergne-rhone-alpes-deuxieme-region-la-plus-innovante-de-france) — Le Dauphiné libéré, 31 October 2026 at 06:05

---

Cite as: Acturadar, “Patents: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes second most innovative region in France”, https://acturadar.com/en/events/5481-patents-auvergne-rhone-alpes-second-most-innovative-region-in-france
Methodology: https://acturadar.com/en/methodology