Unicharm saw the highest growth of 136% in patent filings in August and 110% in grants in July in Q3 2023. Compared to Q2 2023, Q3 2023 saw an increase in patent filings by 47% and grants by 110%. 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 75 publications in Q3 2023

The Japan(JP) Patent Office dominates the patent filings and grants with nearly 29% filings and 38% grants. The Japan(JP), China(CN), World Intellectual Property Organization(WIPO), and European Patent Office(EPO) patent Office are among the top ten patent offices where Unicharm is filings its patents. Among the top granted patent authorities, Unicharm has 38% of its grants in Japan(JP), 28% in China(CN), and 14% in European Patent Office(EPO).

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Patents related to climate change and circular economy lead Unicharm's portfolio

Unicharm has the highest number of patents in climate change followed by, circular economy and circular plastic economy. For climate change, nearly 24% of patents were filed and 28% of patents were granted in Q3 2023.

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 20% of patents were filed and 21% of patents were granted in Q3 2023.

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