VF saw the highest growth of 74% in patent filings in July and 449% in grants in August in Q3 2023. Compared to Q2 2023, Q3 2023 saw an increase in patent filings by 74% and grants by 49%. GlobalData’s DataBook provides a comprehensive analysis of VF‘s patent filings and grants. Buy the databook here.
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VF has been focused on protecting inventions in United States(US) with 8 publications in Q3 2023
The United States(US) Patent Office dominates the patent filings and grants with nearly 50% filings and 40% grants. The United States(US), European Patent Office(EPO), South Korea(KR), and Canada(CA) patent Office are among the top ten patent offices where VF is filings its patents. Among the top granted patent authorities, VF has 40% of its grants in United States(US), 20% in European Patent Office(EPO), and 20% in Canada(CA).
NIKE could be the strongest competitor for VF
In terms of grant share, VF stands in fourth position among its competitors. NIKE and W. L. Gore & Associates secured the top positions according to recent patent publication data.
Patents related to workplace safety and climate change lead VF's portfolio
VF has the highest number of patents in workplace safety followed by, climate change and emissions reduction. For workplace safety, nearly 100% of patents were filed and 5% of patents were granted in Q3 2023.
Shoes & boots related patents lead VF portfolio followed by shoes & boots, and clothing & footwear
VF has highest number of patents in shoes & boots followed by shoes & boots, clothing & footwear, shorts & trousers and shorts & trousers. For shoes & boots, nearly 25% of patents were filed and 8% of patents were granted in Q3 2023.
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