Samsung ranks first in the number of patents granted for 5G according to a study officially commissioned by the German BMWi – Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy. Samsung holds 2,633 declared 5G patent families filed at least at the USPTO, the EPO, or the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), and 1,728 5G patent families granted by at least one of the patent offices listed. The study revealed that Samsung leads in the number of granted patents that are enforceable, meaning Samsung's patents are officially recognized for their exclusive right.