IFI CLAIMS 2023 rankings - graphic (IMAGE) Digital Science Caption New 2023 patent data rankings highlight escalating areas of R&D activity, according to an annual patent study by Digital Science company IFI CLAIMS. Credit Digital Science / IFI CLAIMS. Usage Restrictions To be used in relation to stories about the IFI CLAIMS annual patent data rankings. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.