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B41

PRINTING; LINING MACHINES; TYPEWRITERS; STAMPS

Description

Class B41 encompasses mechanical and electromechanical devices and processes for producing printed matter, including traditional printing machines, typewriters, and stamping equipment. The scope covers printing technologies such as letterpress, offset, gravure, and flexographic printing systems, along with associated machinery for ink application, paper handling, and finishing operations. Also included are lining machines for applying lines or patterns to surfaces and manual or automatic stamping devices for impression marking. This classification excludes digital printing systems and electronic typewriters, which are typically addressed in other sections of the IPC system.

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Top Applicants

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

  1. SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION 8,446
  2. SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION JP 8,438
  3. HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY US 7,828
  4. CANON JP 5,419
  5. CANON 4,156
  6. BROTHER INDUSTRIES JP 3,763
  7. BROTHER INDUSTRIES 2,779
  8. RICOH COMPANY JP 2,717
  9. FUJIFILM JP 2,423
  10. RICOH COMPANY 1,739