Japan Tobacco saw the highest growth of 106% in patent filings in March and 154% in grants in January in Q1 2024. Compared to Q4 2023, Q1 2024 saw an increase in patent filings by 99% and grants by 154%. GlobalData’s DataBook provides a comprehensive analysis of Japan Tobacco‘s patent filings and grants. Buy the databook here.

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Japan Tobacco has been focused on protecting inventions in European Patent Office(EPO) with 192 publications in Q1 2024

The European Patent Office(EPO) Patent Office dominates the patent filings and grants with nearly 27% filings and 21% grants. The European Patent Office(EPO), United States(US), World Intellectual Property Organization(WIPO), and South Korea(KR) patent Office are among the top ten patent offices where Japan Tobacco is filings its patents. Among the top granted patent authorities, Japan Tobacco has 21% of its grants in European Patent Office(EPO), 16% in United States(US) and 8% in China(CN).

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Japan Tobacco stands in second position with respect to its patent publications among its competitors.

Patents related to emissions reduction and climate change lead Japan Tobacco's portfolio

Japan Tobacco has the highest number of patents in emissions reduction followed by, climate change and batteries. For emissions reduction, nearly 22% of patents were filed and 15% of patents were granted in Q1 2024.

Tobacco and tobacco products related patents lead Japan Tobacco portfolio followed by e-cigarettes/cigar accessories, and advanced batteries

Japan Tobacco has highest number of patents in tobacco and tobacco products followed by e-cigarettes/cigar accessories, advanced batteries, e-cigarettes/cigars, and filter tips. For tobacco and tobacco products, nearly 19% of patents were filed and 14% of patents were granted in Q1 2024.

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