DIFF Subgroup
A61K 36/185 Magnoliopsida (dicotyledons)
Introduced: January 2006
Full Title
Medicinal preparations of undetermined constitution containing material from algae, lichens, fungi or plants, or derivatives thereof, e.g. traditional herbal medicines > Magnoliophyta (angiosperms) > Magnoliopsida (dicotyledons)
Of 71 combined children, 69 exist in both systems.
2 codes are CPC-only extensions.
IPC defines codes here since 2006.
Child Classifications
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- A61K 36/21 Amaranthaceae (Amaranth family), e.g. pigweed, rockwort or globe amaranth since 2006 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- A61K 36/22 Anacardiaceae (Sumac family), e.g. smoketree, sumac or poison oak since 2006 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- A61K 36/23 Apiaceae or Umbelliferae (Carrot family), e.g. dill, chervil, coriander or cumin since 2006 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- A61K 36/24 Apocynaceae (Dogbane family), e.g. plumeria or periwinkle since 2006 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- A61K 36/25 Araliaceae (Ginseng family), e.g. ivy, aralia, schefflera or tetrapanax since 2006 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- A61K 36/26 Aristolochiaceae (Birthwort family), e.g. heartleaf since 2006 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- A61K 36/28 Asteraceae or Compositae (Aster or Sunflower family), e.g. chamomile, feverfew, yarrow or echinacea since 2006 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- A61K 36/29 Berberidaceae (Barberry family), e.g. barberry, cohosh or mayapple since 2006 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- A61K 36/30 Boraginaceae (Borage family), e.g. comfrey, lungwort or forget-me-not since 2006 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- A61K 36/31 Brassicaceae or Cruciferae (Mustard family), e.g. broccoli, cabbage or kohlrabi since 2006 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- A61K 36/33 Cactaceae (Cactus family), e.g. pricklypear or Cereus since 2006 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- A61K 36/36 Caryophyllaceae (Pink family), e.g. babysbreath or soapwort since 2006 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- A61K 36/37 Celastraceae (Staff-tree or Bittersweet family), e.g. tripterygium or spindletree since 2006 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
Top Applicants
Top Applicants (IPC)
Class A61,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT
- PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NL 18,523
- NOVARTIS CH 14,253
- COVIDIEN US 13,953
- ROCHE CH 12,005
- CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES 11,955
- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA US 11,692
- HARVARD UNIVERSITY US 11,596
- L'OREAL FR 11,593
- P&G (PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY) US 11,297
- OLYMPUS CORPORATION JP 9,594
Top Applicants (CPC)
Class A61,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT
- PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NL 20,621
- NOVARTIS CH 15,792
- ROCHE CH 14,303
- COVIDIEN US 13,862
- HARVARD UNIVERSITY US 13,454
- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA US 12,798
- P&G (PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY) US 12,140
- L'OREAL FR 11,800
- OLYMPUS CORPORATION JP 9,894
- BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED US 9,513