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IPC Subgroup
D21H 21/14

characterised by function or properties in or on the paper

Introduced: January 1990

Last revised: January 2006

Full Title

Non-fibrous material added to the pulp, characterised by its function, form or properties; Paper impregnating or coating material, characterised by its function, form or properties > characterised by function or properties in or on the paper

Classification Context

Section:
TEXTILES; PAPER
Class:
PAPER-MAKING; PRODUCTION OF CELLULOSE
Subclass:
PULP COMPOSITIONS; PREPARATION THEREOF NOT COVERED BY SUBCLASSES ,; IMPREGNATING OR COATING OF PAPER; TREATMENT OF FINISHED PAPER NOT COVERED BY CLASS OR SUBCLASS; PAPER NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR

11 direct subcodes

Child Classifications

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  • D21H 21/16 Sizing or water-repelling agents
  • D21H 21/26 Agents rendering paper transparent or translucent
  • D21H 21/28 Colorants
  • D21H 21/3 Luminescent or fluorescent substances, e.g. for optical bleaching
  • D21H 21/32 Bleaching agents
  • D21H 21/34 Ignifugeants
  • D21H 21/36 Biocidal agents, e.g. fungicidal, bactericidal or insecticidal agents
  • D21H 21/38 Corrosion-inhibiting agents or anti-oxidants

Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class D21, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. VOITH PATENT DE 1,809
  2. STORA ENSO FI 1,467
  3. KEMIRA FI 1,086
  4. KIMBERLY-CLARK CORPORATION US 935
  5. VALMET TECHNOLOGIES FI 924
  6. VALMET SE 904
  7. P&G (PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY) US 862
  8. OJI HOLDINGS CORPORATION 696
  9. OMYA INTERNATIONAL CH 584
  10. SOUTH CHINA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY 571