Company patents

TOYOBO CO., LTD.

TOYOBO CO., LTD. shows a surprising shift in its patent strategy, with a significant decline across most core materials categories in 2026 so far, including a 100% drop in Polymer Compositions and Containers & Packaging, despite a strong focus on Layered Products (32.6% of portfolio) and Polymer Working & Compounding (31.4% of portfolio) in previous years. While Organic Electronics (OLED) saw a remarkable 300% YoY growth in 2024, its overall contribution remains small at 2.7% of the portfolio, indicating a potential, but not yet dominant, diversification.

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.

331 US filings (since 2023) · 11 categories · 29 themes

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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162since 2023
-23.3%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.

Layered Products (Laminates, Films)Containers & PackagingPolymer Compositions
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121since 2023
-20.5%YoY
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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71since 2023
-45.2%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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59since 2023
+125.0%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 Synthesis (Polycondensation)Plastics Shaping & MoldingPolymer Additives
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41since 2023
-37.5%YoY
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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38since 2023
-37.5%YoY
Display Panel Manufacturing & Encapsulation

Techniques and structural designs for fabricating the physical layers of an OLED display, including material deposition, patterning, and methods to protect the active organic layers from environmental degradation like moisture and oxygen.

Organic Electronics (OLED)
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27since 2023
-46.2%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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26since 2023
+175.0%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 Working & CompoundingPolymer AdditivesPolymer Compositions
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23since 2023
+350.0%YoY
Hot-Melt Adhesive Formulations

Development of adhesive compositions that are applied in a molten state and solidify upon cooling, focusing on specific polymer blends, additives, and their resulting mechanical or optical properties.

Adhesives
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20since 2023
-28.6%YoY
Flexible/Foldable Device Structures

Engineering solutions for creating electronic devices with bendable, foldable, or stretchable form factors, often involving hinges, flexible displays, and sliding mechanisms to enable dynamic physical configurations.

Organic Electronics (OLED)
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17since 2023
-14.3%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.

Adhesives
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14since 2023
-40.0%YoY
Multi-material Product Integration & Finishing

Techniques for combining multiple materials or layers, often with specialized surface treatments, coatings, or assembly methods, to create functional or aesthetically enhanced plastic articles, including consumer goods and encapsulated electronics.

Plastics Shaping & Molding
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12since 2023
+33.3%YoY
Sustainable & Reversible Adhesives

Adhesive technologies focused on environmental benefits such as biodegradability, natural origin, or designed for easy debonding and re-bonding to facilitate recycling, reuse, or specific application needs.

Adhesives
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11since 2023
-50.0%YoY
Advanced Glazing & Optical Laminates

Layered glass or film structures designed to optimize optical (e.g., light transmission, reflection, diffusion) and/or thermal (e.g., insulation, heat reflection/absorption) performance in windows, displays, and lighting applications.

Layered Products (Laminates, Films)
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9since 2023
-60.0%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 Additives
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8since 2023
-66.7%YoY
Battery Electrode Binders

Adhesive compositions specifically formulated to bind active materials within battery electrodes, emphasizing properties like electrolyte resistance, adhesion to current collectors, and processability for manufacturing.

Adhesives
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7since 2023
+50.0%YoY
Advanced Functional Textiles

Development and application of textile materials with engineered properties such as waterproofing, thermal regulation, anti-cling, structural coloration, or enhanced filtration capabilities for specific performance needs.

Layered Products (Laminates, Films)
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5since 2023
-50.0%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 Compositions
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4since 2023
-50.0%YoY
Polymer Thermal Stability & Flame Retardancy

Additives that enhance a polymer's resistance to thermal degradation, high temperatures, or ignition, including flame retardants and heat stabilizers for improved safety and durability.

Polymer Additives
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4since 2023
new
Thermally Conductive Additives

Materials added to polymers to modify their thermal transfer properties, typically increasing conductivity for heat dissipation in applications like electronics or battery packs.

Polymer Additives
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4since 2023
new
Adhesion and Curing Modifiers

Substances incorporated into polymer systems to control or enhance adhesive properties, cross-linking reactions, or processing characteristics such as mold release and flow.

Polymer Additives
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4since 2023
n/a
Wearable Physiological Sensing

Development of devices and methods for non-invasive or minimally invasive collection and analysis of physiological data, often from wearable sensors, to monitor health, activity, or specific conditions.

Medical Diagnostics & Surgery
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4since 2023
n/a
OLED Emitter Materialsfiltered

Development and optimization of organic chemical compounds and their structures, including guest-host systems and metal complexes, used within the emission layer to achieve specific light emission characteristics such as color, efficiency, and operational lifetime.

Organic Electronics (OLED)
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3since 2023
0.0%YoY
Urethane/Urea Polymerization

Methods for synthesizing polyurethanes and polyureas, including non-isocyanate routes, using various monomers, catalysts, and curing agents, often for foams, coatings, or adhesives.

Polymer Synthesis (Polycondensation)
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2since 2023
n/a
Elastomer Formulations for Performance

Development of rubber and elastomer compositions, often involving specific polymer blends, additives (e.g., process oils, reinforcing agents), and cure packages, to achieve desired mechanical properties like abrasion resistance, wet grip, shear durability, or flexibility for demanding applications.

Polymer Compositions
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2since 2023
n/a
Thermoplastic Compression Molding

Processes involving the application of heat and pressure to shape thermoplastic or elastomeric materials, often using molds or presses, to achieve specific forms or material properties.

Plastics Shaping & Molding
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2since 2023
n/a
Display Optical Enhancements

Components and techniques aimed at improving the visual quality of OLED displays, such as color accuracy, contrast, brightness uniformity, and reducing reflections or glare through optical layers and coatings.

Organic Electronics (OLED)
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1since 2023
new
Optically Clear Adhesives

Adhesive formulations designed for high transparency and minimal light distortion, primarily used in optical components, display devices, and protective films where visual clarity is paramount.

Adhesives
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1since 2023
n/a

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