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A63C

SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE

Introduced: September 1968

Last revised: January 1990

Classification Context

Section:
HUMAN NECESSITIES
Class:
SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
Subclass:
SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE

Description

A63C covers ice skates, roller skates, skis, and related footwear devices designed for gliding or sliding on surfaces, along with the structural design and layout of facilities where these activities occur. This includes innovations in skate blade materials, fastening mechanisms, boot construction, ski bindings, and architectural or engineering solutions for ice rinks, roller skating rinks, and ski slopes. The classification excludes general footwear design (covered under A43) and focuses specifically on equipment and infrastructure integral to skating and skiing sports.

Filing statistics

IPC subclass A63C recorded 15,231 patent applications worldwide between 2013 and 2023. Annual filings declined from 1,339 in 2013 to 933 in 2023 (-30%), peaking at 1,803 applications in 2017. The most active applicants in class A63 are SANKYO (23,899 applications), SANYO PRODUCT COMPANY (23,718 applications) and DAIICHI SHOKAI COMPANY (13,338 applications).

Source: EPO PATSTAT, worldwide filings

In class comparison

A63C ranks 5th of 8 subclasses with filings in A63, with 15,231 applications between 2013 and 2023, 2.5% of the class. Annual filings declined 30% from 2013 to 2023, below the class as a whole (+40%).

Subclasses of class A63 by patent applications, 2013–2023
RankSubclassTitleApplicationsShare
1A63F, Card, Board or Roulette Games; Indoor Games Using Small Moving Playing Bodies; Video Games; Games Not Otherwise Provided forCard, Board or Roulette Games; Indoor Games Using Small Moving Playing Bodies; Video Games; Games Not Otherwise Provided for258,71142.1%
2A63B, Apparatus for Physical Training, Gymnastics, Swimming, Climbing, or Fencing; Ball Games; Training EquipmentApparatus for Physical Training, Gymnastics, Swimming, Climbing, or Fencing; Ball Games; Training Equipment247,62440.3%
3A63H, Toys, e.g. Tops, Dolls, Hoops or Building BlocksToys, e.g. Tops, Dolls, Hoops or Building Blocks61,90810.1%
4A63G, Merry-Go-Rounds; Swings; Rocking-Horses; Chutes; Switchbacks; Similar Devices for Public AmusementMerry-Go-Rounds; Swings; Rocking-Horses; Chutes; Switchbacks; Similar Devices for Public Amusement18,6603.0%
5A63CSkates; Skis; Roller Skates; Design or Layout of Courts, Rinks or the Like15,2312.5%
6A63J, Devices for Theatres, Circuses, or the Like; Conjuring Appliances or the LikeDevices for Theatres, Circuses, or the Like; Conjuring Appliances or the Like7,4241.2%
7A63D, Bowling Games, e.g. Skittles, Bocce or Bowls; Installations Therefor; Bagatelle or Similar Games; BilliardsBowling Games, e.g. Skittles, Bocce or Bowls; Installations Therefor; Bagatelle or Similar Games; Billiards2,8730.5%
8A63K, Racing; Riding Sports; Equipment or Accessories ThereforRacing; Riding Sports; Equipment or Accessories Therefor2,0000.3%

Source: EPO PATSTAT, worldwide filings

Additional Content

Footwear for skating, skiing or snowboarding Training devices for skiing, snowboarding or skating Fittings on vehicles for carrying skis Non-motorised scooters; Kickboards Sledges with runners Ice boats or sailing sledges Waterskis; Watersledges ,

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Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class A63, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. SANKYO 23,899
  2. SANYO PRODUCT COMPANY 23,718
  3. DAIICHI SHOKAI COMPANY 13,338
  4. KYORAKU SANGYO 10,447
  5. UNIVERSAL ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION 9,545
  6. SANEI R & D COMPANY 9,135
  7. SAMMY CORPORATION 7,126
  8. NEWGIN CORPORATION 5,651
  9. NETEASE 4,877
  10. HEIWA CORPORATION 3,938