Company patents
UPL EUROPE LTD
UPL EUROPE LTD's patent strategy is overwhelmingly concentrated in Biocides & Pesticides, representing 90.9% of its portfolio, with a notable surge of 58.3% in 2025, indicating a strong, albeit fluctuating, commitment to its core agricultural innovations. While a minor presence in Catalysts & Reactors saw a 100.0% decline so far in 2026, the significant drop in Biocides & Pesticides patents by 73.7% so far in 2026 suggests a potential shift or slowdown in its primary patenting activity this year, which is still partial.
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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) · 2 categories · 5 themes
Innovation in chemical compounds or optimized formulations specifically designed to control or inhibit the growth of unwanted plants (weeds) in agricultural settings, often with improved selectivity or reduced environmental impact.
Development and application of living organisms (e.g., bacteria, fungi, viruses) or their natural derivatives (e.g., peptides, plant extracts) as agents to suppress or eliminate agricultural pests, weeds, or plant diseases.
Technologies focused on enhancing the stability, efficacy, spread, or targeted application of biocidal active ingredients through specialized carriers, adjuvants, encapsulation, or physical forms (e.g., gels, spray-dried particles).
Methods and compositions that stimulate a plant's natural defense mechanisms or improve its physiological resilience against pathogens, pests, or environmental stressors, rather than directly eliminating the threat.
Compositions and methods designed to either lure insect pests to traps or away from crops, often utilizing specific volatile organic compounds such as pheromones, kairomones, or natural essential oils.
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