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CPC Subclass Not Allocatable
G09F

DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS

Description

G09F covers devices and systems for visual display, advertisement, and identification purposes. This subclass encompasses signs, labels, name-plates, seals, and advertising apparatus that communicate information through visual means, including mechanical, electromechanical, and electronic display mechanisms. Technologies range from static signage and embossed labels to dynamic display boards and changeable sign systems.

Filing statistics

CPC subclass G09F recorded 149,017 patent applications worldwide between 2013 and 2023. Annual filings grew from 7,344 in 2013 to 14,579 in 2023 (+99%), peaking at 19,856 applications in 2020. The most active applicants in class G09 are SAMSUNG DISPLAY (22,477 applications), BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP COMPANY (16,016 applications) and BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP COMPANY (12,918 applications).

Source: EPO PATSTAT, worldwide filings

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Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class G09, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. SAMSUNG DISPLAY KR 22,477
  2. BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP COMPANY CN 16,016
  3. BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP COMPANY 12,918
  4. LG DISPLAY COMPANY KR 12,599
  5. SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS COMPANY KR 12,009
  6. SAMSUNG DISPLAY 6,252
  7. SEMICONDUCTOR ENERGY LABORATORY COMPANY JP 4,410
  8. SONY CORPORATION JP 3,965
  9. LG ELECTRONICS KR 3,901
  10. LG DISPLAY COMPANY 3,705