RPET Patent Landscape

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Scope

• Analysis of 4,164 patents from 2010–2025.
• Focus on technological trends, market leaders, and innovation potential in rPET.

Key Findings

1. Explosive Growth
   • Patent filings have increased elevenfold over the past 22 years.
   • Significant acceleration in the last four years, especially post‑2020.
2. Technology Focus
   • Dominated by polyester compositions, plastic processing, and recovery processes.
   • Strong emphasis on environmental sustainability.
3. Geographic Dominance
   • United States leads in rPET patent filings, followed by Europe and China.
   • These regions are innovation and commercialization hubs for rPET technologies.
4. Market Potential
   • Growing demand for recycled plastics in textiles and packaging.
   • Patent trends suggest expanding industrial adoption.

Technology Trends

• Steady growth from 2010–2018, followed by a sharp rise between 2020–2023.
• Leading IPC classes: C08J & C08L (polymer/plastic processing and compositions).
• Innovation led by Eastman Chem, Kimberly Clark, and Aladdin MFG — active in advanced textiles, polymers, and sustainable materials.

Strategic Recommendations

• Policy Makers – Support sustainable technology development and industry‑specific R&D.
• Investors – Target companies with strong IP portfolios in emerging sustainable materials.
• Manufacturers – Integrate rPET into production for efficiency, growth, and circular economy compliance.