Unicharm saw the highest growth of 90% in patent filings in February and 103% in grants in January in Q1 2024. Compared to Q4 2023, Q1 2024 saw an increase in patent filings by 83% and grants by 103%. GlobalData’s DataBook provides a comprehensive analysis of Unicharm‘s patent filings and grants. Buy the databook here.
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Unicharm has been focused on protecting inventions in Japan(JP) with 70 publications in Q1 2024
The Japan(JP) Patent Office dominates the patent filings and grants with nearly 41% filings and 39% grants. The Japan(JP), World Intellectual Property Organization(WIPO), China(CN), and South Korea(KR) patent Office are among the top ten patent offices where Unicharm is filings its patents. Among the top granted patent authorities, Unicharm has 39% of its grants in Japan(JP), 16% in China(CN) and 15% in European Patent Office(EPO).
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Patents related to climate change and workplace safety lead Unicharm's portfolio
Unicharm has the highest number of patents in climate change followed by, workplace safety and circular economy. For climate change, nearly 18% of patents were filed and 21% of patents were granted in Q1 2024.
Cosmetics & toiletries related patents lead Unicharm portfolio followed by over-the-counter healthcare, and diapers
Unicharm has highest number of patents in cosmetics & toiletries followed by over-the-counter healthcare, diapers, sanitary pads, and feminine hygiene. For cosmetics & toiletries, nearly 23% of patents were filed and 17% of patents were granted in Q1 2024.
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