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IPC Class
A45

HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES

Classification Context

Section:
HUMAN NECESSITIES
Class:
HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES

Description

A45 encompasses portable articles and containers designed for personal use during travel or daily activities, including luggage, bags, suitcases, trunks, and related carrying accessories. This class covers the structural design, materials, fastening mechanisms, and functional features of such articles intended to transport personal belongings. The classification excludes furniture and fixed storage solutions (covered under A47), while focusing on articles that are inherently mobile or hand-carried by users.

Filing statistics

IPC A45 recorded 251,917 patent applications worldwide between 2013 and 2023, summed across its 4 subclasses. Annual filings grew from 17,579 in 2013 to 18,424 in 2023 (+5%), peaking at 28,082 applications in 2020. The most active applicants in class A45 are L'OREAL (3,344 applications), DYSON (1,184 applications) and AMOREPACIFIC CORPORATION (858 applications).

Source: EPO PATSTAT, worldwide filings

In class comparison

A45 comprises 4 subclasses with filings; the largest is A45C with 38.1% of the class's 251,917 applications between 2013 and 2023.

Subclasses of class A45 by patent applications, 2013–2023
RankSubclassTitleApplicationsShare
1A45C, Purses; Luggage; Hand Carried BagsPurses; Luggage; Hand Carried Bags96,10138.1%
2A45D, Hairdressing or Shaving Equipment; Equipment for Cosmetics or Cosmetic Treatments, e.g. for Manicuring or PedicuringHairdressing or Shaving Equipment; Equipment for Cosmetics or Cosmetic Treatments, e.g. for Manicuring or Pedicuring92,25036.6%
3A45F, Travelling or Camp Equipment; Sacks or Packs Carried on the BodyTravelling or Camp Equipment; Sacks or Packs Carried on the Body35,28714.0%
4A45B, Walking Sticks; Umbrellas; Ladies' or Like FansWalking Sticks; Umbrellas; Ladies' or Like Fans28,27911.2%

Source: EPO PATSTAT, worldwide filings

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Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filings, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. L'OREAL FR 3,344
  2. DYSON GB 1,184
  3. AMOREPACIFIC CORPORATION KR 858
  4. SEB FR 807
  5. PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NL 518
  6. P&G (PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY) US 502
  7. YONWOO COMPANY KR 500
  8. LG HOUSEHOLD & HEALTH CARE KR 499
  9. ELC MANAGEMENT US 488
  10. ALBEA SERVICES FR 482