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B42D 3/00

Book covers (loose-leaf binders B42F)

Introduced: September 1968

Title

Titles differ between systems:

IPC: Book covers

CPC: Book covers (loose-leaf binders B42F)

Full Title

Full titles differ between systems:

IPC:

Book covers

CPC:

Book covers (loose-leaf binders B42F)

Of 10 combined children, 7 exist in both systems.

3 codes are CPC-only extensions.

Child Classifications

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  • B42D 3/002 CPC only CPC only
  • B42D 3/004 CPC only CPC only
  • B42D 3/02 made of special materials IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B42D 3/06 with hinges IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B42D 3/08 Ornamented covers IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B42D 3/10 with locks or closures IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B42D 3/18 Other accessories IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC

Top Applicants

Top Applicants (IPC)

Class B42,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. GIESECKE+DEVRIENT CURRENCY TECHNOLOGY DE 898
  2. BUNDESDRUCKEREI DE 865
  3. DE LA RUE INTERNATIONAL GB 810
  4. SICPA HOLDING CH 784
  5. DNP (DAINIPPON PRINTING COMPANY) 634
  6. TOPPAN PRINTING COMPANY 486
  7. TOPPAN PRINTING COMPANY JP 411
  8. G&D (GIESECKE & DEVRIENT) DE 398
  9. CCL SECURE AU 334
  10. NATIONAL PRINTING BUREAU 313

Top Applicants (CPC)

Class B42,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. SICPA HOLDING CH 1,317
  2. GIESECKE+DEVRIENT CURRENCY TECHNOLOGY DE 949
  3. BUNDESDRUCKEREI DE 881
  4. DE LA RUE INTERNATIONAL GB 870
  5. TOPPAN PRINTING COMPANY JP 455
  6. G&D (GIESECKE & DEVRIENT) DE 421
  7. CCL SECURE AU 343
  8. OVD KINEGRAM CH 308
  9. OBERTHUR FIDUCIAIRE FR 251
  10. CRANE COMPANY US 204