Nestle has a total of 52577 patents globally, out of which 25454 have been granted. Of these 52577 patents, more than 41% patents are active. Europe (EPO) is where Nestle has filed the maximum number of patents, followed by United States of America and China. Parallelly, Europe (EPO) seems to be the main focused R&D centre and also Switzerland is the origin country of Nestle.
Nestle was founded in the year 1866. The Company is a multinational packaged food company that manufactures and markets a wide range of food products. The Company’s product line includes milk, chocolate, confectionery, bottled water, coffee, creamer, food seasoning and pet foods.
Do read about some of the most popular patents of Nestle which have been covered by us in this article and also you can find Nestle patents information, the worldwide patent filing activity and its patent filing trend over the years, and many other stats over Nestle patent portfolio.
How many patents does Nestle have?
Nestle has a total of 52577 patents globally. These patents belong to 8513 unique patent families. Out of 52577 patents, 21659 patents are active.
How Many Patents did Nestle File Every Year?
Are you wondering why there is a drop in patent filing for the last two years? It is because a patent application can take up to 18 months to get published. Certainly, it doesn’t suggest a decrease in the patent filing.
| Year of Patents Filing or Grant | Nestle Applications Filed | Nestle Patents Granted |
| 2024 | 97 | 152 |
| 2023 | 612 | 1098 |
| 2022 | 1361 | 1000 |
| 2021 | 2202 | 1177 |
| 2020 | 1701 | 1367 |
| 2019 | 1812 | 1332 |
| 2018 | 2270 | 1540 |
| 2017 | 2445 | 1362 |
| 2016 | 2676 | 1877 |
| 2015 | 2730 | 1839 |
| 2014 | 2743 | 1892 |
| 2013 | 3866 | 1782 |
How many Nestle patents are Alive/Dead?
How Many Patents did Nestle File in Different Countries?
Countries in which Nestle Filed Patents
| Country | Patents |
| Europe (EPO) | 4601 |
| United States of America | 4352 |
| China | 4184 |
| Australia | 2956 |
| Brazil | 2431 |
| Canada | 2315 |
| Japan | 2258 |
| Mexico | 2234 |
| Germany | 2067 |
| Russian Federation | 1993 |
| Austria | 1823 |
| Spain | 1627 |
| India | 1545 |
| Malaysia | 1203 |
| South Africa | 1148 |
| Chile | 1055 |
| Philippines | 1050 |
| Indonesia | 987 |
| Hong Kong (S.A.R.) | 899 |
| Singapore | 809 |
| Israel | 718 |
| Portugal | 714 |
| Poland | 626 |
| Argentina | 607 |
| Korea (South) | 547 |
| Taiwan | 448 |
| Norway | 421 |
| Denmark | 373 |
| United Kingdom | 362 |
| New Zealand | 269 |
| Italy | 267 |
| Switzerland | 231 |
| Ukraine | 192 |
| Hungary | 131 |
| Colombia | 126 |
| Viet Nam | 115 |
| United Arab Emirates | 108 |
| Slovakia | 104 |
| Turkey | 75 |
| Croatia | 61 |
| Saudi Arabia | 58 |
| Peru | 58 |
| Slovenia | 56 |
| France | 46 |
| Africa | 40 |
| Czech Republic | 39 |
| Estonia | 38 |
| Ecuador | 33 |
| Montenegro | 26 |
| Morocco | 22 |
| Eurasian Patent Organization | 19 |
| Cyprus | 19 |
| Tunisia | 18 |
| Costa Rica | 17 |
| Finland | 16 |
| Uruguay | 15 |
| Egypt | 13 |
| Serbia | 9 |
| Bulgaria | 9 |
| Panama | 8 |
| Romania | 7 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 5 |
| Lithuania | 5 |
| Iceland | 4 |
| Republic of Moldova | 4 |
| Dominican Republic | 4 |
| Guatemala | 2 |
| Georgia | 2 |
| Yugoslavia/Serbia and Montenegro | 2 |
| Thailand | 2 |
| San Marino | 1 |
| Cambodia | 1 |
| Netherlands | 1 |
| Belarus | 1 |
| Uzbekistan | 1 |
| Gulf Cooperation Council | 1 |
| Sweden | 1 |
| Latvia | 1 |
| Honduras | 1 |
| Kenya | 1 |
Where are Research Centres of Nestle Patents Located?
10 Best Nestle Patents
WO2005004683A1 is the most popular patent in the Nestle portfolio. It has received 521 citations so far from companies like Mediterranean Cafe Company, Ethical Coffee Company and Pepsico.
Below is the list of 10 most cited patents of Nestle:
| Publication Number | Citation Count |
| WO2005004683A1 | 521 |
| WO2007135136A1 | 436 |
| USD505590S1 | 369 |
| WO2009130099A1 | 365 |
| WO2009074559A1 | 276 |
| WO2009074557A1 | 261 |
| RU2277792C2 | 247 |
| EP1472156B1 | 244 |
| WO2009135869A2 | 239 |
| US6832542B2 | 236 |
The Nestlé Research Center (NRC) and the Nestlé Institute of Health Sciences have been integrated together to take Nestlé’s R&D to a “new level”. Nestlé is always evolving and staying future-focused so that it can creatively, efficiently, and smartly serve its consumer needs.
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What Technologies are Covered by Nestlé Patents?
The chart below distributes patents filed by Nestlé in different countries on the basis of the technology protected in patents. It also represents the markets where Nestle thinks it’s important to protect particular technology inventions.
R&D Focus: How Nestlé Research Focus Changed Over the Years?
