SADDLERY; UPHOLSTERY

Description

Class B68 covers the manufacture, construction, and assembly of saddlery and upholstered articles, including saddles for animals, harnesses, bridles, and related equestrian equipment. It encompasses upholstery techniques, materials, and methods for cushioning and covering furniture, vehicles, and other goods with textiles, leather, or synthetic materials. The class includes mechanical devices, fastening systems, and structural components used in these products, such as springs, padding systems, and frame construction. Related decorative and finishing processes for these articles fall within this classification.

Filing statistics

CPC B68 recorded 5,347 patent applications worldwide between 2013 and 2023, summed across its 4 subclasses. Annual filings declined from 374 in 2013 to 352 in 2023 (-6%), peaking at 661 applications in 2016. The most active applicants in class B68 are L & P PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY (106 applications), YOSHIDA KOGYO (91 applications) and TACHI S COMPANY (74 applications).

Source: EPO PATSTAT, worldwide filings