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G03

PHOTOGRAPHY; CINEMATOGRAPHY; ANALOGOUS TECHNIQUES USING WAVES OTHER THAN OPTICAL WAVES; ELECTROGRAPHY; HOLOGRAPHY

Description

Class G03 covers image formation and recording technologies using optical waves, non-optical waves (such as X-rays or electron beams), and electrostatic processes. This includes traditional photographic materials and processes, cinematography equipment and techniques, electrographic systems (xerography and related technologies), and holographic recording and reconstruction methods. The class encompasses both the physical media (films, plates, papers) and apparatus used to capture, process, and reproduce images across these diverse technologies.

Filing statistics

CPC G03 recorded 367,833 patent applications worldwide between 2013 and 2023, summed across its 6 subclasses. Annual filings grew from 29,208 in 2013 to 29,786 in 2023 (+2%), peaking at 37,050 applications in 2018. The most active applicants in class G03 are CANON (19,215 applications), CANON (12,916 applications) and ASML NETHERLANDS (10,000 applications).

Source: EPO PATSTAT, worldwide filings

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Top Applicants

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

  1. CANON JP 19,215
  2. CANON 12,916
  3. ASML NETHERLANDS NL 10,000
  4. FUJIFILM JP 7,814
  5. SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS COMPANY KR 5,181
  6. CARL ZEISS SMT DE 5,079
  7. RICOH COMPANY JP 4,343
  8. LG INNOTEK COMPANY KR 4,054
  9. KYOCERA DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS 3,812
  10. KYOCERA DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS JP 3,682