SPECIAL FURNITURE, FITTINGS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR SHOPS, STOREHOUSES, BARS, RESTAURANTS OR THE LIKE; PAYING COUNTERS

Description

A47F encompasses specialized furniture, fixtures, and fittings designed for commercial retail and hospitality environments, including shops, warehouses, bars, restaurants, and similar establishments. This classification covers paying counters, display units, serving counters, shelving systems, storage furniture, and related architectural fittings that are purpose-built for commercial operations rather than domestic use. The scope includes both structural components and removable fixtures that facilitate merchandise display, customer service, or point-of-sale operations in commercial settings. Adjacent classes in A47 address general domestic furniture and appliances, whereas A47F specifically targets the specialized requirements of commercial and institutional food service or retail premises.

Filing statistics

CPC subclass A47F recorded 30,179 patent applications worldwide between 2013 and 2023. Annual filings declined from 2,159 in 2013 to 1,767 in 2023 (-18%), peaking at 3,931 applications in 2018. The most active applicants in class A47 are LG ELECTRONICS (8,633 applications), BSH (BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERAETE) (4,258 applications) and SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS COMPANY (3,477 applications).

Source: EPO PATSTAT, worldwide filings