Computational theoretical chemistry, i.e. ICT specially adapted for theoretical aspects of quantum chemistry, molecular mechanics, molecular dynamics or the like

Filing statistics

CPC G16C 10/00 belongs to the parent subclass G16C, which recorded 23,605 patent applications worldwide between 2013 and 2023. Annual filings grew from 687 in 2013 to 6,571 in 2023 (+856%). The most active applicants in class G16 are PHILIPS ELECTRONICS (7,379 applications), SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS COMPANY (2,740 applications) and IBM (INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION) (2,388 applications).

Source: EPO PATSTAT, worldwide filings