Kao saw the highest growth of 117% in patent filings in February and 95% in grants in January in Q1 2024. Compared to Q4 2023, Q1 2024 saw an increase in patent filings by 72% and grants by 95%. GlobalData’s DataBook provides a comprehensive analysis of Kao’s patent filings and grants. Buy the databook here.
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Kao has been focused on protecting inventions in Japan(JP) with 242 publications in Q1 2024
The Japan(JP) Patent Office dominates the patent filings and grants with nearly 41% filings and 58% grants. The Japan(JP), China(CN), United States(US), and European Patent Office(EPO) patent Office are among the top ten patent offices where Kao is filings its patents. Among the top granted patent authorities, Kao has 58% of its grants in Japan(JP), 14% in China(CN) and 10% in United States(US).
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Patents related to climate change and rare diseases lead Kao's portfolio
Kao has the highest number of patents in climate change followed by, rare diseases and emissions reduction. For climate change, nearly 23% of patents were filed and 19% of patents were granted in Q1 2024.
Cosmetics & toiletries related patents lead Kao portfolio followed by skincare, and household care
Kao has highest number of patents in cosmetics & toiletries followed by skincare, household care, haircare, and petrochemicals. For cosmetics & toiletries, nearly 19% of patents were filed and 20% of patents were granted in Q1 2024.
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