Showa Sangyo has a total of 994 patents globally, out of which 601 have been granted. Of these 994 patents, more than 57% patents are active. Japan is where Showa Sangyo has filed the maximum number of patents, followed by Taiwan and China. Parallelly, Japan seems to be the main focused R&D centre and also is the origin country of Showa Sangyo.
Showa Sangyo was founded in 1936. Showa Sangyo manufactures and distributes flour for noodles, breads, and processed meals. The business produces prepared meals such macaroni, spaghetti sauces, and soy, sesame, and other vegetable-based cooking oils. It also produces confectionary items like pancake and other mix-and-bake mixes. Also, the company offers lease and warehousing services.
Do read about some of the most popular patents of Showa Sangyo which have been covered by us in this article and also you can find Showa Sangyo patents information, the worldwide patent filing activity and its patent filing trend over the years, and many other stats over Showa Sangyo patent portfolio.
How many patents do CEO of Showa Sangyo have?
The CEO Kazuhiko Niizuma have 0 patents.
How many patents does Showa Sangyo have?
Showa Sangyo has a total of 994 patents globally. These patents belong to 923 unique patent families. Out of 994 patents, 569 patents are active.
How Many Patents did Showa Sangyo 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 | Showa Sangyo Applications Filed | Showa Sangyo Patents Granted |
| 2023 | – | 8 |
| 2022 | 4 | 49 |
| 2021 | 43 | 46 |
| 2020 | 72 | 38 |
| 2019 | 88 | 36 |
| 2018 | 56 | 22 |
| 2017 | 66 | 30 |
| 2016 | 41 | 19 |
| 2015 | 55 | 29 |
| 2014 | 41 | 17 |
| 2013 | 37 | 15 |
| 2012 | 20 | 24 |
| 2011 | 22 | 24 |
How many Showa Sangyo patents are Alive/Dead?
Worldwide Patents
How Many Patents did Showa Sangyo File in Different Countries?
Countries in which Showa Sangyo Filed Patents
| Country | Patent |
| Japan | 873 |
| Taiwan | 37 |
| China | 18 |
| Europe | 10 |
| United States Of America | 7 |
| Hong Kong (S.A.R.) | 5 |
| Thailand | 4 |
| Viet Nam | 3 |
| Germany | 3 |
| Korea (South) | 2 |
| Australia | 2 |
| Canada | 1 |
| Denmark | 1 |
| Malaysia | 1 |
| India | 1 |
| Indonesia | 1 |
Where are Research Centers of Showa Sangyo Patents Located?
10 Best Showa Sangyo Patents
JP2004290023A is the most popular patent in the Showa Sangyo portfolio. It has received 92 citations so far from companies like Nisshin Flour Milling, Tablemark, Sumitomo Bakelite.
Below is the list of 10 most cited patents of Showa Sangyo:
| Publication Number | Citation Count |
| JP2004290023A | 92 |
| JP2005170929A | 39 |
| JP2010269838A | 38 |
| JP2006191881A | 26 |
| JP2004099472A | 25 |
| JP2002186468A | 24 |
| JP2006246857A | 22 |
| JP2004154064A | 21 |
| JP2002051714A | 21 |
| JP2011135832A | 20 |
What Percentage of Showa Sangyo US Patent Applications were Granted?
Showa Sangyo (Excluding its subsidiaries) has filed 22 patent applications at USPTO so far (Excluding Design and PCT applications). Out of these 16 have been granted leading to a grant rate of 76.19%.
Below are the key stats of Showa Sangyo patent prosecution at the USPTO.
Which Law Firms Filed Most US Patents for Showa Sangyo?
| Law Firm | Total Applications | Success Rate |
| Oblon Mcclelland | 4 | 100.00% |
| Armstrong Westerman Hattori | 2 | 100.00% |
| Nixon & Vanderhye | 2 | 0.00% |
| Sughrue Mion Zinn Macpeak & Seas | 2 | 100.00% |
| The Webb Law | 2 | 100.00% |
| Armstrong Nikaido | 1 | 100.00% |
| Ip Business Solutions | 1 | 0% |
| John R Van Amsterdam | 1 | 100.00% |
| Kratz Quintos & Hanson | 1 | 0.00% |
| Nikaido Marmelstein Murray & Oram | 1 | 100.00% |