Kimberly-Clark saw the highest growth of 121% in patent filings in January and 142% in grants in March in Q1 2024. Compared to Q4 2023, Q1 2024 saw an increase in patent filings by 121% and grants by 76%. GlobalData’s DataBook provides a comprehensive analysis of Kimberly-Clark’s patent filings and grants. Buy the databook here.
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Kimberly-Clark has been focused on protecting inventions in United States(US) with 52 publications in Q1 2024
The United States(US) Patent Office dominates the patent filings and grants with nearly 24% filings and 29% grants. The United States(US), World Intellectual Property Organization(WIPO), Australia(AU), and South Korea(KR) patent Office are among the top ten patent offices where Kimberly-Clark is filings its patents. Among the top granted patent authorities, Kimberly-Clark has 29% of its grants in United States(US), 16% in South Korea(KR) and 15% in Australia(AU).
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Patents related to circular economy and composite materials lead Kimberly-Clark's portfolio
Kimberly-Clark has the highest number of patents in circular economy followed by, composite materials and workplace safety. For circular economy, nearly 22% of patents were filed and no patents were granted in Q1 2024.
Cosmetics & toiletries related patents lead Kimberly-Clark portfolio followed by diapers, and over-the-counter healthcare
Kimberly-Clark has highest number of patents in cosmetics & toiletries followed by diapers, over-the-counter healthcare, sanitary pads, and packaging. For cosmetics & toiletries, nearly 17% of patents were filed and 14% of patents were granted in Q1 2024.
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