IPC Subgroup
A61K 8/97 from algae, fungi, lichens or plants; from derivatives thereof
Introduced: January 2006
Last revised: January 2017
Full Title
Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations > characterised by the composition > containing materials, or derivatives thereof, of undetermined constitution > from algae, fungi, lichens or plants; from derivatives thereof
Classification Context
- Section:
- HUMAN NECESSITIES
- Class:
- MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- Subclass:
- PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES
9 direct subcodes
Child Classifications
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- A61K 8/9706 Algae
- A61K 8/9728 Fungi, e.g. yeasts
- A61K 8/9733 Lichens
- A61K 8/9739 Bryophyta [mosses]
- A61K 8/9741 Pteridophyta [ferns]
- A61K 8/9755 Gymnosperms [Coniferophyta]
- A61K 8/9771 Ginkgophyta, e.g. Ginkgoaceae [Ginkgo family]
- A61K 8/9778 Gnetophyta, e.g. Ephedraceae [Mormon-tea family]
- A61K 8/9783 Angiosperms [Magnoliophyta]
Top Applicants
Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor 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