Top 100 Key Players companies in Masking tape by Most Patent Citation in the world in 2018 – Discovery

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The Masking tape top 100 is Discovery PatSnap’ annual ranking of the top 100 Most Patent Citation Masking tape Key Players in the world. Discovery has identified the top key players, startups & unicorns, fast-growings, news entrants in 2018, ranking from differnt perspectives, including patent filing intensity, academic research capability, news media heat. The company list is generated from various data types.

Masking tape, also known as painter's tape, is a type of pressure-sensitive tape made of a thin and easy-to-tear paper, and an easily released pressure-sensitive adhesive. It is available in a variety of widths. It is used mainly in painting, to mask off areas that should not be painted. The adhesive is the key element to its usefulness, as it allows the tape to be easily removed without leaving residue or damaging the surface to which it is applied. The tape is available in several strengths, rated on a 1–100 scale based on the strength of the adhesive. Most painting operations will require a tape in the 50 range. Household masking tape is made of an even weaker paper and lower-grade adhesive.

1	The Dow Chemical Co.	Michigan, United States	Coating,Agriculture,Chemical engineering, ...[+2]	patent citation: 600
2	3M Co.	Minnesota, United States	Adhesive,Electronics,Writing paper, ...[+2]	patent citation: 504
3	Matsumoto Yushi-Seiyaku Co., Ltd.	Osaka, Japan	Surface-active agents,Microsphere,Chemical engineering, ...[+2]	patent citation: 290
4	TESA SARL	Vaud, Switzerland	Dial,Computer hardware,Electronics, ...[+1]	patent citation: 236
5	3M Innovative Properties Co.	Minnesota, United States	Intellectual property,Product design	patent citation: 207
6	Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd.	Osaka, Japan	Synthetic rubber,Industrial engineering,Polyvinyl chloride, ...[+2]	patent citation: 191
7	Daicel Corp.	Chiba, Japan	Airbag,Chemical engineering,Cellulose acetate, ...[+2]	patent citation: 181
8	Nitto Denko Corp.	Osaka, Japan	Semiconductor,Product design,Adhesive, ...[+2]	patent citation: 176
9	Hitachi Cable Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Electronics,Metal,Optical fiber, ...[+2]	patent citation: 169
10	Texas Instruments Incorporated	Texas, United States	Semiconductor,Digital signal processing,Electronic component, ...[+2]	patent citation: 150
11	Omnova Solutions International SAS	Île-de-France, France	Brake lining,Chemical engineering,Gasket, ...[+2]	patent citation: 122
12	Coating Applications (Textiles) Ltd.	West Yorkshire, United Kingdom	Synthetic rubber,Chemical engineering,Coating, ...[+2]	patent citation: 122
13	The Boeing Co.	Illinois, United States	Aerospace,Satellite,National security, ...[+2]	patent citation: 110
14	Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corp.	Ohio, United States	Synthetic rubber,Chemical engineering	patent citation: 99
15	Clear Focus Imaging, Inc.	California, United States	Plastic film,Coating,Plastic bag	patent citation: 97
16	Parker Intangibles LLC	Ohio, United States		patent citation: 94
17	Quality Manufacturing, Inc.	Washington, United States	Automation,Industrial engineering,Mechanical engineering, ...[+1]	patent citation: 92
18	SCREEN Holdings Co., Ltd.	Kyoto, Japan	Semiconductor,Wafer fabrication,Flat panel display, ...[+2]	patent citation: 90
19	Dexerials Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Electronic component,Polarizer,Electronics, ...[+2]	patent citation: 83
20	Fujitsu Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Cloud computing,Enterprise software,Information technology management, ...[+2]	patent citation: 74
21	Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc.	California, United States	Semiconductor,Microelectronics,Electronic component, ...[+2]	patent citation: 74
22	Shurtape Technologies, LLC	North Carolina, United States	Chemical engineering,Adhesion,Masking tape, ...[+2]	patent citation: 73
23	Beiersdorf AG	Hamburg, Germany	Cosmetics,Personal Care Product,SOAP, ...[+2]	patent citation: 67
24	Kamoi Kakoshi Co. Ltd.	Japan	Forestry,Paper mill	patent citation: 65
25	Yamatoya & Co. Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Electronics	patent citation: 65
26	Showa Denko Materials Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Semiconductor,Carbon product,Efficient energy use, ...[+2]	patent citation: 59
27	Hughes Aircraft Co.	California, United States	Electronic systems,Aerospace,National security	patent citation: 57
28	Panasonic Holdings Corp.	Osaka, Japan	Semiconductor,Industrial engineering,Electronics, ...[+2]	patent citation: 55
29	Matsushita Electronics Corp.	Osaka, Japan	Electronics,Computer hardware,DVD player, ...[+2]	patent citation: 55
30	PMC KK	Tokyo, Japan	Web design	patent citation: 53
31	Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.	Kanagawa, Japan	Truck,Public transport,Automotive engineering, ...[+2]	patent citation: 45
32	Honda Motor Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Automotive engineering,Manufacturing engineering,Sport utility vehicle, ...[+2]	patent citation: 44
33	JX Nippon Mining & Metals Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Non-ferrous metal,Cathode material,Mining engineering, ...[+2]	patent citation: 43
34	NGK Insulators, Ltd.	Aichi, Japan	Beryllium copper,Industrial engineering,Pottery, ...[+2]	patent citation: 42
35	Citizen Electronics Co., Ltd.	Yamanashi, Japan	Electronics,Solid-state lighting,Electrical equipment, ...[+2]	patent citation: 37
36	Shanghai Smith Adhesive New Material Co., Ltd.	Shanghai Shi, China	Adhesive,Materials science,Masking tape, ...[+1]	patent citation: 35
37	Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.	South Korea	Computer hardware,Semiconductor,Software, ...[+2]	patent citation: 32
38	Wagner Spray Tech Corp.	Minnesota, United States	Gas compressor,Coating	patent citation: 31
39	Sanyo-Kokusaku Pulp Co., Ltd.	JP	Cellulose pulp,Paper mill,Forestry, ...[+2]	patent citation: 31
40	Berry Plastics Holding Corp.	Indiana, United States	Pipe fitting,Food packaging,Active packaging, ...[+2]	patent citation: 30
41	Cambridge Enterprise Ltd.	EA, GB	Asset management,Alternative investment,Gene delivery, ...[+2]	patent citation: 30
42	Sony Group Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Computer hardware,Software,Music, ...[+2]	patent citation: 29
43	Seiko Epson Corp.	Nagano, Japan	Wearable technology,Projector,Electronics, ...[+2]	patent citation: 28
44	Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.	Tokyo, Japan	Petrochemical,Chemical engineering,Polypropylene, ...[+2]	patent citation: 28
45	Tesa Tape, Inc.	North Carolina, United States	Newsprint,Carton,Adhesive, ...[+1]	patent citation: 28
46	Kranz, Inc.	Wisconsin, United States	Distributor,Environmental engineering	patent citation: 28
47	TOSHIBA Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Semiconductor,Computer hardware,Electronics, ...[+2]	patent citation: 26
48	DIC Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Pigment,Chemical engineering,Synthetic resin, ...[+2]	patent citation: 26
49	DIC Corporation		Pigment,Polymer,Epoxy, ...[+2]	patent citation: 26
50	GM Pfaff AG	Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany	Electronics	patent citation: 26
51	Progressive International Corp.	Washington, United States	Food storage,Food industry,Cutlery	patent citation: 24
52	Toyota Motor Corp.	Aichi, Japan	Sport utility vehicle,Mobile device,Public transport, ...[+2]	patent citation: 22
53	Mazda Motor Corp.	Kanagawa, Japan	Automotive engineering,Reciprocating engine,Manual transmission, ...[+2]	patent citation: 20
54	Hamamatsu Photonics KK	Shizuoka, Japan	Semiconductor,Photonics,Laser, ...[+2]	patent citation: 20
55	NXP USA, Inc.	Texas, United States	Semiconductor,Resistor,Electron, ...[+2]	patent citation: 20
56	Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.	Ohio, United States	Tire manufacturing,Automotive engineering,Social network, ...[+2]	patent citation: 19
57	Kinugawa Rubber Industrial Co., Ltd.	Chiba, Japan	Synthetic resin,Trunk,Windshield, ...[+2]	patent citation: 19
58	Senju Metal Industry Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Solder ball,Mining engineering,Natural resource management, ...[+2]	patent citation: 19
59	Mitsubishi Plastics, Inc.	Tokyo, Japan	Bottle,Chemical engineering,Plastic film, ...[+2]	patent citation: 19
60	Hitachi Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Elevator,Electrical equipment,Electric motor, ...[+2]	patent citation: 18
61	I-PEX Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Electricity,Camera module,Coaxial, ...[+2]	patent citation: 18
62	Price International, Inc.	Texas, United States	Truck,Alkaline battery,Shopping mall, ...[+1]	patent citation: 18
63	Citizen Watch Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Quartz,Semiconductor,Electronics, ...[+2]	patent citation: 17
64	Harmotec KK	Japan		patent citation: 16
65	Kaneka Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Synthetic rubber,Chemical engineering,Polyvinyl chloride, ...[+2]	patent citation: 15
66	Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Glazing,Flat glass,Timing belt, ...[+2]	patent citation: 15
67	Sunrise MSI Corp.	Osaka, Japan	Industrial engineering	patent citation: 15
68	Sharp Corp.	Osaka, Japan	Computer hardware,Electronics,Telecommunications, ...[+2]	patent citation: 14
69	Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Electronics,Publishing,Publication, ...[+2]	patent citation: 14
70	Dainippon Printing Co. Ltd.	Japan		patent citation: 14
71	Fujikura Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Mobile device,Optoelectronics,Optical fiber, ...[+2]	patent citation: 13
72	Sumitomo Metal Industries Ltd.	Osaka, Japan	Metal,Semiconductor,Casting, ...[+2]	patent citation: 13
73	MTU Aero Engines GmbH	Bayern, Germany	Aerospace,Manufacturing engineering,Turbofan, ...[+2]	patent citation: 13
74	Kabelschlepp GmbH-Hünsborn	Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany	Cable carrier,Conveyor system,Enclosure	patent citation: 13
75	Samwon Chemical Co. Ltd.	South Korea	Chemical engineering	patent citation: 13
76	Huadian Zhengzhou Mechanical Design Institute Co. Ltd.	Henan Sheng, China	Lifting equipment,Medicine,Pressure vessel	patent citation: 13
77	Toppan, Inc.	Tokyo, Japan	Publishing,Semiconductor,Electronics, ...[+2]	patent citation: 12
78	Kuraray Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Synthetic rubber,Isoprene,Vinyl acetate, ...[+2]	patent citation: 12
79	Central Glass Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Glazing,Fine chemical,Chemical engineering, ...[+2]	patent citation: 12
80	Nihon Tokushu Toryo Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Coating,Chemical engineering,Synthetic resin, ...[+2]	patent citation: 12
81	Asahi Rubber, Inc.	Saitama, Japan	Industrial engineering	patent citation: 12
82	Saint-Gobain Abrasives Ltd.	Maharashtra, India	Abrasive,Automation,Manufacturing engineering, ...[+2]	patent citation: 12
83	TAKEI Co., LTD.	Ibaraki, Japan	Precast concrete,Materials science,Construction engineering, ...[+1]	patent citation: 12
84	Duksan Co., Ltd.	South Korea	Petroleum industry	patent citation: 12
85	Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.	Taiwan Province, China	Semiconductor,Electronics,Product design, ...[+2]	patent citation: 11
86	Nitto Kogyo Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Electrical equipment,Sales management,Enclosure, ...[+2]	patent citation: 11
87	Yupo Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Pulp (tooth),Forestry,Paper mill, ...[+2]	patent citation: 11
88	Asahi Chemical Research Laboratory Co. Ltd.	JP	Flux,Chemical engineering,Adhesive	patent citation: 11
89	Hewlett-Packard Development Co.	Beijing Shi, China	Personal computer,Computer hardware,Graphics processing unit, ...[+2]	patent citation: 11
90	Mitsubishi Electric Engineering Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan		patent citation: 11
91	Faure SA	NA, FR	Real estate development	patent citation: 11
92	NSK Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Ball bearing,Automatic transmission,Bearing (navigation), ...[+2]	patent citation: 10
93	The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd.	Chiba, Japan	Automotive engineering,Radial tire,Tire manufacturing, ...[+2]	patent citation: 10
94	Noritsu Koki Co., Ltd.	Chiba, Japan	Hydroponics,Drug discovery,Ultracentrifuge, ...[+2]	patent citation: 10
95	Leonhard Kurz Stiftung & Co. KG	Bayern, Germany	Hot stamping,Taggant,Forging, ...[+2]	patent citation: 10
96	Robertshaw Controls Co.	Virginia, United States	Electronics	patent citation: 10
97	Shinko Chemical Co. Ltd.	Ishikawa, Japan	Selenium,Non-ferrous metal,Chemical engineering, ...[+2]	patent citation: 10
98	Elephant West Ltd.	Kent, United Kingdom	Manufacturing engineering	patent citation: 10
99	Unique Tape Co. Ltd.	Japan		patent citation: 10
100	Nippon Zeon Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Chemical engineering,Solid-state battery,Supercapacitor, ...[+1]	patent citation: 10