South32 has a total of 6 patents globally, out of which all 6 have been granted. Of these 6 patents, no patent is active. Australia is where South32 has filed the maximum number of patents, followed by China and Brazil. Parallelly, Australia seems to be the main focused R&D centre of South32.
South32 was founded in the year 2015 by Graham Kerr. South32 is a mining and metals company. The company has a portfolio of assets producing aluminum, bauxite, energy and metallurgical coal.
Do read about some of the most popular patents of South32 which have been covered by us in this article and also you can find South32 patents information, the worldwide patent filing activity and its patent filing trend over the years, and many other stats over South32 patent portfolio.
How many patents does the founder and the CEO of South32 have?
The founder and CEO of South32, Graham Kerr, has 0 patents.
How many patents does South32 have?
South32 has a total of 6 patents globally. These patents belong to 3 unique patent families. Out of 6 patents, no patent is active.
How Many Patents did South32 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 | South32 Applications Filed | South32 Patents Granted |
| 2011 | – | 1 |
| 2013 | – | 2 |
| 2014 | – | 1 |
| 2020 | – | 1 |
How many South32 patents are Alive/Dead?
Of the 6 patents, none are active.
How Many Patents did South32 File in Different Countries?
Countries in which South32 Filed Patents
| Country | Patents |
| Australia | 3 |
| China | 2 |
| Brazil | 1 |
Where are Research Centres of South32 Patents Located?
List of South32 Patents
| South32 Patents | Title |
| BRPI1016040B1 | Process For Desulfurizing A Gas Containing Sulfur Oxides (Sox) In A Wet Screening Unit |
| CN102639211B | Flue gas desulphurisation |
| AU2010262762B2 | Flue gas desulphurisation |
| CN101151212B | Alumina recovery |
| AU2006212716B2 | Alumina recovery |
| AU748945C | Process for producing alumina |