Data Insights
Future of Work related patent filings decreased in the packaging industry in Q3 2024
The global packaging industry experienced a 29% decline in the number of future of work-related patent applications in Q3 2024...
Robotics related patent filings decreased in the packaging industry in Q3 2024
The global packaging industry experienced a 46% decline in the number of robotics-related patent applications in Q3 2024 compared with...
Environmental sustainability related patent filings decreased in the packaging industry in Q3 2024
The global packaging industry experienced a 52% decline in the number of environmental sustainability-related patent applications in Q3 2024 compared...
Environmental sustainability: who are the leaders in water soluble pouches for the packaging industry?
The packaging industry continues to be a hotbed of patent innovation. Activity is driven by recyclability, reusability, durability, protection from...
How environmental sustainability M&A performed in the packaging industry in Q2 2024
Analysis of the key themes driving M&A activity reveals that environmental sustainability accounted for 3 packaging deals announced in Q2...
How ecommerce M&A performed in the packaging industry in Q2 2024
Analysis of the key themes driving M&A activity reveals that ecommerce accounted for 2 packaging deals announced in Q2 2024,...
Q2 2024 update: advanced materials related M&A activity in the paper & packaging industry
Analysis of the key themes driving M&A activity reveals that advanced materials accounted for 6 paper & packaging deals announced...
How digitalization M&A performed in the paper & packaging industry in Q2 2024
Analysis of the key themes driving M&A activity reveals that digitalization accounted for 4 paper & packaging deals announced in...
Q2 2024 update: mentions of comfort & uncertainty in packaging industry filings
The global packaging industry experienced a 74% drop in company filings mentions of comfort & uncertainty in Q2 2024 compared...
How ecommerce M&A performed in the paper & packaging industry in Q1 2024
Analysis of the key themes driving M&A activity reveals that ecommerce accounted for 3 paper & packaging deals announced in...
How did the packaging industry treat robotics in Q1 2024 filings?
The global packaging industry experienced a 34% drop in company filings mentions of robotics in Q1 2024 compared with the...
Q1 2024 update: mentions of cloud in packaging industry filings
The global packaging industry experienced a 66% drop in company filings mentions of cloud in Q1 2024 compared with the...
Berry Global Group files patent for breathable and puncture-resistant laminate for nonwoven fabric
Berry Global Group. has filed a patent for laminates that offer both breathability and puncture resistance. The laminates consist of...
Oji files patent for heat-sensitive recording material with specific particle size and ratio
Oji has filed a patent for a heat-sensitive recording material. The material includes an undercoat layer with hollow particles and...
Amcor files patent for method for maneuvering and supporting containers during blow molding
Amcor has filed a patent for a method of maneuvering and supporting a container and preform during the blow molding...
DS Smith files patent for box with cut corners and inclined corner panels made of cardboard
DS Smith has filed a patent for a box made of cardboard or corrugated board. The box has a rectangular...
Stora Enso files patent for method for manufacturing film with refined cellulose fibers in paper-making machine
Stora Enso has filed a patent for a method of manufacturing a film using highly refined cellulose fibers in a...
Sonoco Products files patent for a hermetically sealed package with a removable portion and flap
Sonoco Products. has filed a patent for a packaging structure that hermetically encloses a product before opening. The structure includes...
Daio Paper files patent for individually-wrapped sanitary napkin with functional chemical in inner surface sheet
Daio Paper has filed a patent for an individually-wrapped sanitary napkin. The napkin is folded lengthwise with a wrapping sheet...
Q3 2023 update: mentions of easy & affordable in packaging industry filings
The global packaging industry experienced a 74% drop in company filings mentions of easy & affordable in Q3 2023 compared...