Company patents

SK Geo Centric Co., Ltd.

SK Geo Centric Co, Ltd's patent strategy reveals a surprising shift away from its core "Petroleum / Hydrocarbon Refining" focus, which constitutes 47.3% of its portfolio but saw a sharp 94.1% decline in patenting activity so far in 2026. While the company had a surge in patenting across multiple categories in 2024, including "Separation Processes (Filtration, Distillation)" with a remarkable 1500.0% YoY growth and "Acyclic / Carbocyclic Compounds" with 350.0% YoY growth, these areas have also seen significant declines in 2025 and 2026, suggesting a highly dynamic and potentially fluctuating R&D investment strategy.

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.

165 US filings (since 2023) · 12 categories · 21 themes

Waste Plastic Pyrolysis & Upgrading

Technologies focused on converting waste plastics, residual polymers, or aromatic waste streams into valuable hydrocarbon liquids, gases, or chemical feedstocks through thermal or catalytic pyrolysis, followed by upgrading and separation processes.

Petroleum / Hydrocarbon Refining
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80since 2023
-63.3%YoY
Advanced Separation & Recovery Systems

Novel or optimized methods and apparatus for efficiently separating desired products, recovering valuable components, or managing effluents from complex hydrocarbon mixtures and refining processes.

Petroleum / Hydrocarbon Refining
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71since 2023
-63.6%YoY
Hydroprocessing & Desulfurization

Chemical processes that utilize hydrogen to remove impurities like sulfur, nitrogen, and oxygen from hydrocarbon feedstocks, or to saturate aromatic compounds, often employing specific catalysts and process conditions.

Petroleum / Hydrocarbon Refining
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62since 2023
-67.5%YoY
Catalytic Olefin Polymerization

Methods and catalyst systems, often supported (e.g., on silica or alumina), for the synthesis of polyolefins like polyethylene and polypropylene, focusing on controlling molecular weight, distribution, and polymer morphology.

Polymer Synthesis (Polymerization)
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27since 2023
0.0%YoY
Sustainable Polymer Materials

Development and application of polymer compositions designed for reprocessability, recyclability, or incorporating sustainable additives, often featuring reversible bonds or bio-based components.

Polymer Working & CompoundingPolymer AdditivesPolymer Synthesis (Polycondensation)
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21since 2023
-36.4%YoY
Advanced Polymerization Processes

Novel methods and reactor designs for polymer synthesis, focusing on improving efficiency, achieving continuous production, or controlling specific polymer architectures and product morphologies like particle size or sheet formation.

Polymer Synthesis (Polymerization)
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16since 2023
+16.7%YoY
High-Barrier Packaging Films

Multi-layer polymer films engineered to provide superior barrier properties against gases (e.g., oxygen), moisture, or aromas, often incorporating heat-sealing or resealing mechanisms for food and product preservation.

Polymer CompositionsLayered Products (Laminates, Films)Containers & Packaging
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15since 2023
-66.7%YoY
Polymer Film and Membrane Fabrication

Techniques for manufacturing thin polymer layers, sheets, or multi-layer structures, often optimized for specific properties such as flexibility, barrier function, filtration, or mechanical strength.

Polymer Working & Compounding
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13since 2023
-77.8%YoY
Catalytic Cracking & Regeneration

Processes and reactor designs for breaking down heavier hydrocarbon feedstocks into lighter, more valuable products using catalysts, including methods for regenerating spent catalysts through coke burning or other means.

Petroleum / Hydrocarbon Refining
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12since 2023
-62.5%YoY
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 CompositionsPolymer AdditivesPolymer Synthesis (Polymerization)Coating Compositions (Paints, Inks)
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10since 2023
-40.0%YoY
Biomedical Polymer Formulationsfiltered

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)Polymer Compositions
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8since 2023
0.0%YoY
Sustainable Fuel & Hydrogen Production

Systems and methods for producing fuels, such as Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), or hydrogen with a reduced carbon intensity, often leveraging alternative feedstocks, Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, or integrated energy recovery.

Petroleum / Hydrocarbon Refining
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7since 2023
-83.3%YoY
High-Performance Thermally Stable Resins

Polymer compositions engineered for enhanced heat resistance, thermal stability in molten states, or improved processability at high temperatures, often involving specific copolymers, blends, or stabilizing additives for applications in electronics or automotive.

Polymer Compositions
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7since 2023
n/a
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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6since 2023
-33.3%YoY
Polymer Particle and Powder Production

Methods for creating fine polymer particles, powders, or microspheres with controlled size, morphology, and distribution, used as raw materials or for specific applications.

Polymer Working & Compounding
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4since 2023
new
Flexible Electronic Films & Electrodes

Thin, multi-layered films and structures specifically designed for electronic applications, including flexible substrates for devices, display panel components, and active material layers for battery electrodes.

Layered Products (Laminates, Films)
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4since 2023
-50.0%YoY
Advanced Thermoplastic Synthesis

Synthesis and modification of high-performance thermoplastic polymers, such as poly(arylene ether ketone) (PAEK) or polycarbonates, to achieve enhanced thermal stability, mechanical strength, or specific processing characteristics.

Polymer Synthesis (Polycondensation)
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4since 2023
n/a
Polymers for Electronic Devices

Synthesis and formulation of polymers, such as epoxy resins, polyimides, or ionic binders, tailored for specific functions in electronic components like sealing, insulation, or energy storage.

Polymer Synthesis (Polycondensation)
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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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2since 2023
n/a
Industrial Organic Synthesis

Methods and apparatus for the efficient and selective production of organic compounds, including amines, acids, and esters, often involving catalytic or continuous processes and purification steps.

Acyclic / Carbocyclic Compounds
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2since 2023
n/a
Fiber-Reinforced Structural Composites

Multi-layered materials incorporating fiber layers (e.g., carbon, non-carbon, fabric, mesh) within a polymer or ceramic matrix to achieve enhanced mechanical properties such as strength, stiffness, impact resistance, or tailored hardness for demanding structural applications.

Layered Products (Laminates, Films)
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1since 2023
new

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