Philip Morris International saw the highest growth of 109% in patent filings in February and 117% in grants in March in Q1 2024. Compared to Q4 2023, Q1 2024 saw an increase in patent filings by 96% and grants by 94%. GlobalData’s DataBook provides a comprehensive analysis of Philip Morris International’s patent filings and grants. Buy the databook here.

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Philip Morris International has been focused on protecting inventions in European Patent Office(EPO) with 153 publications in Q1 2024

The European Patent Office(EPO) Patent Office dominates the patent filings and grants with nearly 12% filings and 16% grants. The Japan(JP), United States(US), South Korea(KR), and European Patent Office(EPO) patent Office are among the top ten patent offices where Philip Morris International is filings its patents. Among the top granted patent authorities, Philip Morris International has 22% of its grants in South Korea(KR), 16% in United States(US) and 16% in European Patent Office(EPO).

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Patents related to industrial automation and batteries lead Philip Morris International's portfolio

Philip Morris International has the highest number of patents in industrial automation followed by, batteries and smart materials. For industrial automation, nearly 31% of patents were filed and 33% of patents were granted in Q1 2024.

Tobacco and tobacco products related patents lead Philip Morris International portfolio followed by e-cigarettes/cigar accessories, and e-cigarettes/cigars

Philip Morris International has highest number of patents in tobacco and tobacco products followed by e-cigarettes/cigar accessories, e-cigarettes/cigars, pipes, and filter tips. For tobacco and tobacco products, nearly 31% of patents were filed and 28% of patents were granted in Q1 2024.

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