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IPC Subclass
B43M

BUREAU ACCESSORIES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR

Introduced: September 1968

Classification Context

Section:
PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
Class:
WRITING OR DRAWING IMPLEMENTS; BUREAU ACCESSORIES
Subclass:
BUREAU ACCESSORIES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR

Description

B43M covers miscellaneous office and desk accessories that do not fit within more specific bureau accessory classifications. This includes items such as pen holders, desk organizers, paper clips, erasers, correction devices, and similar desk-related items used in conjunction with writing instruments or document handling. The classification serves as a residual category for bureau accessories where no specialized subclass is available, complementing the more defined categories within B43 (writing implements and related office equipment). Articles classified here are typically non-powered, small office supplies intended for clerical or administrative work environments.

Related Keywords

inserting DOCUMENTS in envelopes and closing the latterinserting documents in ENVELOPES; closing or opening ENVELOPESINSERTING documents in envelopes and closing the latter

9 direct subcodes

Child Classifications

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  • B43M 13/00 Dispensers without mechanisms for single stamps modified for the application of stamps to articles
  • B43M 15/00 Drawing-pins or thumb-tacks
  • B43M 9/00 Paper-weights
  • B43M 99/00 Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass

Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class B43, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. PILOT CORPORATION 1,100
  2. MITSUBISHI PENCIL COMPANY 818
  3. SOCIETE BIC FR 380
  4. MITSUBISHI PENCIL COMPANY JP 371
  5. PILOT CORPORATION JP 273
  6. DELI GROUP COMPANY 249
  7. SHANGHAI M&G STATIONERY 176
  8. PENTEL 169
  9. ZEBRA PEN CORPORATION 153
  10. GUANGZHOU SHIRUI ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY COMPANY 124