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Thomas Edison held 1,000+ patents — serial inventor, serial filer.

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Edison held 1,000+ patents (commonly cited as 1,093 U.S. patents), reflecting a career built around invention and commercialization. His work influenced lighting, sound recording, and industrial R&D systems.

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