Company patents

SHOFU INC.

SHOFU INC. exhibits a surprising patent strategy, with its core focus on "Pharmaceutical Preparations" (58.2% of portfolio) showing a recent decline, including a -12.5% YoY drop so far in 2026, while "Dentistry" (52.7% of portfolio) saw a massive 220.0% YoY surge in 2024, indicating a strong, albeit fluctuating, emerging focus on dental innovations despite a subsequent -75.0% decline in 2025. This suggests a strategic pivot towards medical devices, particularly in dentistry, potentially at the expense of its traditional pharmaceutical emphasis.

Patent Trend by Technology Area

Yearly patent publications since 2023

Product themes

Product-level themes inferred from filings since 2023, with category chips showing where each theme appears. Select a theme to filter the patents below.

55 US filings (since 2023) · 11 categories · 12 themes

Advanced Dental Prosthetics & Implants

Development of new materials, designs, and manufacturing methods for dental prostheses, restorations, and implants, focusing on aesthetics, durability, biocompatibility, and integration with oral structures.

Dentistry
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37since 2023
-23.1%YoY
Oral Care Formulations

Compositions specifically developed for maintaining oral hygiene, preventing dental issues like cavities and gingivitis, and improving cosmetic aspects such as teeth whitening.

Cosmetics & Personal Care Use
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26since 2023
+40.0%YoY
CAD/CAM Dental Device Fabrication

Computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) techniques, including additive manufacturing (3D printing) and subtractive manufacturing (milling), for producing custom dental appliances and prosthetics.

Dentistry
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20since 2023
-55.6%YoY
Biomedical Polymer Formulations

Polymer compositions tailored for medical and biological applications, including implantable devices, drug delivery systems, and diagnostic tools, emphasizing properties like biocompatibility, hydrolysis resistance, optical clarity, and specific mechanical characteristics.

Polymer Synthesis (Polymerization)
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18since 2023
0.0%YoY
Ceramic Matrix Composite Manufacturing

Methods and processes for fabricating ceramic matrix composites (CMCs), including preform creation, infiltration techniques, and densification to form complex shapes with enhanced properties.

Cement & Ceramics
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11since 2023
-40.0%YoY
Advanced Curing Chemistries

Novel formulations and mechanisms for initiating or controlling the polymerization and cross-linking of adhesives, including dual-curing systems, radical polymerization, and partial curing for tailored material properties.

Coating Compositions (Paints, Inks)
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5since 2023
+100.0%YoY
Sulfate-Free & Mild Cleansing

Development of personal care compositions that achieve effective cleansing and conditioning benefits while avoiding harsh sulfated surfactants, often using alternative, milder surfactant systems.

Cosmetics & Personal Care Use
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3since 2023
n/a
Photopolymerization for Device Fabrication

Light-initiated polymerization processes used to create structures, coatings, or components, particularly for electronic devices, displays, or additive manufacturing, often involving photoinitiators and specific monomer/oligomer compositions.

Polymer Synthesis (Polymerization)
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3since 2023
n/a
Digital Nail Art & Care

Systems and devices that leverage digital imaging, light-based curing, and automation for precise nail decoration, treatment, or guided application, often with self-service or mobile integration.

Personal Care Articles
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2since 2023
0.0%YoY
Functional Coatings and Surface Modifiers

Additives or compositions specifically formulated for surface application or modification to impart protective, decorative, or specialized functional properties to polymer products.

Polymer AdditivesCoating Compositions (Paints, Inks)
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1since 2023
new
Polymer Composites with Functional Fillers

Polymer compositions incorporating inorganic or organic filler materials to impart specific functional properties such as thermal conductivity, flame retardancy, electrical conductivity, or enhanced mechanical strength and dimensional stability.

Polymer Compositions
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1since 2023
new
Advanced Functional Ceramics

Ceramic materials and components engineered for specific functional applications, such as electronics, energy storage, wear resistance, or high-temperature heating elements.

Cement & Ceramics
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1since 2023
new

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