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DIFF Subgroup
A43B 13/02

characterised by the material

Introduced: September 1968

Full Title

Soles; Sole-and-heel integral units > characterised by the material

Of 7 combined children, 5 exist in both systems.

2 codes are CPC-only extensions.

Child Classifications

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  • A43B 13/023 CPC only CPC only
  • A43B 13/026 CPC only CPC only
  • A43B 13/04 Plastics, rubber or vulcanised fibre IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • A43B 13/06 Leather since 2022 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • A43B 13/08 Wood IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • A43B 13/10 Metal IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC

Top Applicants

Top Applicants (IPC)

Class A43,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. NIKE US 3,884
  2. NIKE INNOVATE US 3,037
  3. NIKE INNOVATE NL 1,179
  4. 耐克创新有限合伙公司 902
  5. NIKE INNOVATE 842
  6. ADIDAS DE 707
  7. ASICS CORPORATION JP 573
  8. ANTA (CHINA) COMPANY 417
  9. XTEP (CHINA) COMPANY 340
  10. PUMA SE DE 333

Top Applicants (CPC)

Class A43,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. NIKE US 4,108
  2. NIKE INNOVATE US 3,339
  3. NIKE INNOVATE NL 1,253
  4. 耐克创新有限合伙公司 969
  5. NIKE INNOVATE 910
  6. ADIDAS DE 768
  7. ASICS CORPORATION JP 591
  8. PUMA SE DE 344
  9. ADIDAS 323
  10. UNDER ARMOUR US 235