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A99

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Description

A99 serves as a residual classification for inventions and subject matter related to human necessities that do not fit within the more specific classes of Section A (A01–A98). This class captures technologies, products, and methods addressing basic human needs—such as food, agriculture, clothing, personal care, or medical applications—that fall outside established technical boundaries. A99 is typically used only when no more precise classification within Section A applies, making it essential for managing edge cases and emerging technologies in the human necessities domain.

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Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filings, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED US 3
  2. TEXAS SCOTTISH RITE HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN US 3
  3. KIM, DOO SOO KR 3
  4. KARDION DE 2
  5. TEXAS SCOTTISH RITE HOSPITAL FOR CRIPPLED CHILDREN US 1
  6. BOSTON SCIENTIFIC INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD. 1
  7. BENTO Franck LU 1
  8. YALE UNIVERSITY US 1
  9. HINDUSTAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE IN 1
  10. TEXAS SCOTTISH RITE HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN 1