Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate (rPET) Patent Landscape Report 2025, Focusing on 4,164 Patents Filed from 2010 to 2024 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate (rPET) Patent Landscape Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

This report provides a detailed analysis of the patent landscape for Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate (rPET), focusing on 4,164 patents filed from 2010 to 2024. The rPET field has seen significant growth in recent years, driven by increasing global demand for sustainable plastic recycling technologies. The number of patent filings has grown rapidly, with the United States leading the way with 1,686 patents, followed by Europe with 572, and China with a notable share as well. This shift underscores the growing emphasis on closed-loop recycling and circular economy practices in the plastic industry.

The report identifies core technological domains in rPET, particularly focusing on innovations in "Polymer Chemistry," "Recycling Processes," and "Material Recovery." Key advancements in these areas include improvements in chemical recycling, the development of high-performance rPET materials, and the efficient use of waste PET for manufacturing new products. These innovations are crucial for reducing the environmental impact of plastic waste and advancing the industry's sustainability goals.

Key industry players such as Eastman Chemical Company, Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Aladdin Manufacturing Corporation, Nike Inc., and Mohawk Industries, Inc. lead in patent activity within the rPET space. These companies are focusing on innovative solutions like high-performance recycled polyester blends, advanced recycling processes, and sustainable packaging materials. For instance, Nike's patents in the footwear sector with recycled PET components exemplify the brand's commitment to sustainability, while Eastman Chemical is advancing chemical recycling technologies to support the rPET value chain.

Collaboration is a key feature of this sector, with companies forming strategic alliances to accelerate innovation and scale up recycling processes. These partnerships are essential to overcoming the technological and commercial barriers to wide-scale rPET adoption and promoting a more sustainable plastic economy.

This report serves as a valuable resource for companies, policymakers, and investors by providing a comprehensive overview of patent trends, technology advancements, and competitive dynamics in the rPET industry. It highlights key innovations and the strategic directions of leading players, making it an essential guide for those involved in the development and commercialization of sustainable plastic solutions.

Companies Featured

• Eastman Chemical Company
• Kimberly-Clark Corporation
• Aladdin Manufacturing Corporation
• Nike Inc.
• Mohawk Industries, Inc.
• Formosa Plastics Corporation
• Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
• LG Chem Ltd
• 3M Innovative Properties Co
• BASF
• Flooring Industries Limited
• Nanotek Instruments
• Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd
• Solutia Inc.
• Taminco Corporation
• Commonwealth Laminating & Coating, Inc.
• Knowlton Technologies
• Bayer Assets (acquired by BASF)
• Wintershall Dea
• Solvay (Polyamide business acquired by BASF)

Key Topics Covered:

1. Introduction

2. Patent Landscape Overview

2.1. Patent Family Analysis

2.2. Patent-Market Coverage

2.3. Geographical jurisdiction

2.4. Top Applicants

2.5. Market Coverage of Top Applicants

2.6. Top Owners

2.7. Highly-Cited Applicants

3. Technology Analysis

3.1. Top Technologies

3.1.1. Top Technologies by Class

3.1.2. Top Technologies by Sub-Class

3.1.3. Top Technologies by Main-Group

3.1.4. Top Technologies by Sub-Group

3.2. Five Recent dominant technologies

3.3. Key Patents

3.4. The main themes of patents

3.5. Technology clustering

3.6. Top inventors

4. Market and Competitor Analysis

4.1. Collaboration

4.1.1. Top Ten Applicants' collaborations

4.1.2. The strongest cooperation networks

4.2. Top applicant activity

4.3. Pioneer companies in the last 5 years

4.4. Top applicant clustering

4.5. Pending patents

5. Key Players' Patent Profile

5.1. Eastman Chemical Company

5.1.1. Patent family analysis

5.1.2. Top Technologies

5.1.3. Collaboration

5.1.4. Key patents

5.1.5. Topic modeling

5.1.6. Patents clustering

5.2. Kimberly-Clark Corporation

5.2.1. Patent family analysis

5.2.2. Top Technologies

5.2.3. Collaboration

5.2.4. Key patents

5.2.5. Topic modeling

5.2.6. Patents clustering

5.3. Aladdin Manufacturing Corporation

5.3.1. Patent family analysis

5.3.2. Top Technologies

5.3.3. Collaboration

5.3.4. Key patents

5.3.5. Topic modeling

5.3.6. Patents clustering

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