KT&G saw the highest growth of 129% in patent filings in February and 227% in grants in January in Q1 2024. Compared to Q4 2023, Q1 2024 saw an increase in patent filings by 82% and grants by 227%. GlobalData’s DataBook provides a comprehensive analysis of KT&G’s patent filings and grants. Buy the databook here.
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KT&G has been focused on protecting inventions in South Korea(KR) with 198 publications in Q1 2024
The South Korea(KR) Patent Office dominates the patent filings and grants with nearly 31% filings and 54% grants. The South Korea(KR), European Patent Office(EPO), World Intellectual Property Organization(WIPO), and United States(US) patent Office are among the top ten patent offices where KT&G is filings its patents. Among the top granted patent authorities, KT&G has 54% of its grants in South Korea(KR), 22% in United States(US) and 13% in European Patent Office(EPO).
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In terms of grant share, KT&G stands in third position among its competitors. Philip Morris International and British American Tobacco secured the top positions according to recent patent publication data.
Patents related to industrial automation and batteries lead KT&G's portfolio
KT&G has the highest number of patents in industrial automation followed by, batteries and energy storage. For industrial automation, nearly 22% of patents were filed and 45% of patents were granted in Q1 2024.
Tobacco and tobacco products related patents lead KT&G portfolio followed by filter tips, and e-cigarettes/cigar accessories
KT&G has highest number of patents in tobacco and tobacco products followed by filter tips, e-cigarettes/cigar accessories, consumer applications, and pipes. For tobacco and tobacco products, nearly 18% of patents were filed and 34% of patents were granted in Q1 2024.
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