CPC Subgroup
B42D 25/20 characterised by a particular use or purpose
Full Title
Information-bearing cards or sheet-like structures characterised by identification or security features; Manufacture thereof (printing processes to produce identification or security features B41M3/14) > characterised by a particular use or purpose
10 direct subcodes
Child Classifications
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- B42D 25/21 for multiple purposes
- B42D 25/22 for use in combination with accessories specially adapted for information-bearing cards
- B42D 25/23 Identity cards
- B42D 25/24 Passports
- B42D 25/25 Public transport tickets (apparatus for printing and issuing G07B)
- B42D 25/26 Entrance cards; Admission tickets
- B42D 25/27 Lots, e.g. lottery tickets
- B42D 25/28 for use in medical treatment or therapy
- B42D 25/29 Securities; Bank notes
Top Applicants
Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class B42, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT
- SICPA HOLDING CH 1,317
- GIESECKE+DEVRIENT CURRENCY TECHNOLOGY DE 949
- BUNDESDRUCKEREI DE 881
- DE LA RUE INTERNATIONAL GB 870
- TOPPAN PRINTING COMPANY JP 455
- G&D (GIESECKE & DEVRIENT) DE 421
- CCL SECURE AU 343
- OVD KINEGRAM CH 308
- OBERTHUR FIDUCIAIRE FR 251
- CRANE COMPANY US 204