DIFF Main Group
G03C 11/00 Auxiliary processes in photography (characterised by the apparatus used G03D15/00)
Introduced: September 1968
Title
Titles differ between systems:
IPC: Auxiliary processes in photography
CPC: Auxiliary processes in photography (characterised by the apparatus used G03D15/00)
Full Title
Full titles differ between systems:
IPC:
Auxiliary processes in photography
CPC:
Auxiliary processes in photography (characterised by the apparatus used G03D15/00)
Additional Content IPC
Auxiliary processes in photography characterized by apparatus used
Of 11 combined children, 10 exist in both systems.
1 codes are CPC-only extensions.
3 shared codes have differing titles between IPC and CPC.
Child Classifications
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- G03C 11/06 Smoothing; Renovating; Roughening; Matting; Cleaning; Lubricating; Flame-retardant treatments IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- G03C 11/08 Varnishing, e.g. application of protective layers on finished photographic prints IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- G03C 11/22 Preparing plates or films for the manufacture of photographic negatives by non-photographic processes IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- G03C 11/24 Removing emulsion from waste photographic material; Recovery of photosensitive substances (electrolytic recovery of metals C25C1/00) IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
Top Applicants
Top Applicants (IPC)
Class G03,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT
- CANON 31,416
- CANON JP 17,469
- KYOCERA DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS 9,845
- RICOH COMPANY 9,807
- ASML NETHERLANDS NL 9,427
- FUJIFILM JP 7,225
- KONICA MINOLTA CORPORATION 7,216
- FUJI XEROX COMPANY 5,711
- CARL ZEISS SMT DE 4,971
- RICOH COMPANY JP 4,123
Top Applicants (CPC)
Class G03,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT
- CANON JP 19,215
- CANON 12,916
- ASML NETHERLANDS NL 10,000
- FUJIFILM JP 7,814
- SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS COMPANY KR 5,181
- CARL ZEISS SMT DE 5,079
- RICOH COMPANY JP 4,343
- LG INNOTEK COMPANY KR 4,054
- KYOCERA DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS 3,812
- KYOCERA DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS JP 3,682