With 138 patents published between 2002 and 2022, Nestle SA holds the most number of patents in the Packaging sector in South Africa, of which 87.7% was contributed by its subsidiary Nestec SA.
The second largest number of patents were published by Unilever Plc with 105 related patents. The third largest number of patents were published by The Procter & Gamble Co with 86 related patents. The fourth largest number of patents were published by British American Tobacco Plc with 47 related patents, of which 38.3% was contributed by its subsidiary British American Tobacco (Investments) Limited. The fifth largest number of patents were published by Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc (Inactive) with 43 related patents.
The top five patent holders, i.e., Nestle SA, Unilever Plc, The Procter & Gamble Co, British American Tobacco Plc, and Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc (Inactive), together held 419 patents during the period.
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