B42P INDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO BOOKS, FILING APPLIANCES OR THE LIKE
Description
B42P covers indexing systems and schemes designed for organizing and retrieving information in books, filing appliances, and similar document storage media. This includes physical indexing methods such as tabs, markers, thumb indices, and other mechanical aids that enable quick location of specific sections or pages within bound or filed materials. The classification encompasses both the structural design of indexing elements and their integration into bookbinding or filing systems to enhance accessibility and navigation of contents.
Filing statistics
CPC subclass B42P recorded 1,034 patent applications worldwide between 2013 and 2023. Annual filings declined from 186 in 2013 to 39 in 2023 (-79%). The most active applicants in class B42 are SICPA HOLDING (1,317 applications), GIESECKE+DEVRIENT CURRENCY TECHNOLOGY (949 applications) and BUNDESDRUCKEREI (881 applications).
Source: EPO PATSTAT, worldwide filings
4 direct subcodes
Child Classifications
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- B42P 2201/00 Books or filing appliances for special documents or for special purposes
- B42P 2221/00 Books or filing appliances with additional arrangements
- B42P 2241/00 Parts, details or accessories for books or filing appliances
- B42P 2261/00 Manufacturing; Forming
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