**Brother Industries and Seiko Epson were named to Clarivate’s Top 100 Global Innovators 2026 list today, with Epson ranking 6th for its exceptional patent success and influence.** These awards, announced January 22, 2026, recognize the companies’ leadership in technology research, innovation, and global-impact inventions based on rigorous patent analysis.[5][6]

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1. https://techstartups.com/2026/01/20/top-tech-news-today-january-20-2026/
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAUCrEIt64o
3. https://www.styletech.net/post/top-news-in-tech-january-2026
4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-jqtXTanNs
5. https://global.brother/en/news/2026/260122globalinnovator
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