Packages of films for inserting into cameras, e.g. roll-films, film-packs; Wrapping materials for light-sensitive plates, films or papers, e.g. materials characterised by the use of special dyes, printing inks, adhesives (wrapping materials in general B65D)

Filing statistics

CPC G03C 3/00 belongs to the parent subclass G03C, which recorded 1,200 patent applications worldwide between 2013 and 2023. Annual filings declined from 187 in 2013 to 34 in 2023 (-82%). 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