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IPC Subclass
G09F

DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS

Introduced: September 1968

Classification Context

Section:
PHYSICS
Class:
EDUCATING; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
Subclass:
DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS

Description

G09F covers devices and systems for visual display, advertisement, and identification purposes. This subclass encompasses signs, labels, name-plates, seals, and advertising apparatus that communicate information through visual means, including mechanical, electromechanical, and electronic display mechanisms. Technologies range from static signage and embossed labels to dynamic display boards and changeable sign systems.

Additional Content

sign Signs designates a mark or indication serving to make something recognisable, where the information presented is non-varying information, even if it is flashing; by way of example it covers advertising hoardings, or luminous, or light reflecting, safety arrangements

Related Keywords

ADVERTISINGDISPLAYINGDUMMIES for advertisingEMBLEMSFIGURES [= lay figures] for display purposesHOLDERS for supporting display materialINDICATING arrangements for displaying informationROAD(S) sign constructionSCENERY for advertising, display or education purposesSIGNS

14 direct subcodes

Child Classifications

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  • G09F 17/00 Flags; Banners; Mountings therefor
  • G09F 25/00 Audible advertising
  • G09F 27/00 Combined visual and audible advertising or displaying, e.g. for public address

Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class G09, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. SAMSUNG DISPLAY KR 16,046
  2. BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP COMPANY 13,766
  3. BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP COMPANY CN 12,804
  4. LG DISPLAY COMPANY KR 10,322
  5. SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS COMPANY KR 7,738
  6. SAMSUNG DISPLAY 5,172
  7. SEMICONDUCTOR ENERGY LABORATORY COMPANY 4,749
  8. SEMICONDUCTOR ENERGY LABORATORY COMPANY JP 3,417
  9. LG DISPLAY COMPANY 3,335
  10. SONY CORPORATION JP 3,179