2,600 Patents in 2022: The Numbers Behind 3M’s Continuing Innovation
3M demonstrated its commitment to innovation with over 2,600 patents granted in 2022. This achievement highlights the company's ongoing emphasis on inventive solutions and collaboration across its workforce. Audrey Sherman, a notable division scientist at 3M, holds 156 patents and has significantly contributed to this innovative culture. Sherman, who joined 3M as an intern, has averaged nearly five patents annually over the past 26 years, showcasing the potential for continuous learning and invention within the company. Her journey reflects 3M's broader mission to reinvent and innovate continuously.
- 3M was granted over 2,600 patents in 2022, highlighting innovation.
- Audrey Sherman, a key scientist, holds 156 patents, contributing to 3M's inventive culture.
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NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / March 22, 2023 / 3M
Originally published on 3M News Center
At 3M, patents represent more than ownership of an idea or design. They demonstrate 3M's ability to continually innovate, find new solutions and encourage creative collaboration.
"It's very important for the company to keep inventing and reinventing," said Audrey Sherman, division scientist and holder of 156 patents at 3M.
Audrey began her career at 3M as an intern while still in high school and got her first patent after being at the company for five years. At that time, she asked her boss how many patents she should aim to earn per year. He told her that a good pace was one patent per year. "All I could think of was, I am so far behind because I've been here for five years," she said. Audrey was determined to catch up. And she did - averaging nearly five patents per year over the next 26 years.
In 2017, Audrey became the first women at 3M to reach the 100-patent mark.
In 2019, when she had 130 patents to her name, Audrey's accomplishments were recognized in a final clue on the game show Jeopardy.
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