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Patenting Considerations for Composition Inventions in the Adhesives and Sealants Industry

Incorporating compositions into process or assembly/device claims, although restrictive, can afford some protection. But is it enough?

Sapna Blackburn Ph.D.

April 15, 2021

The global adhesives and sealants market grew from approximately $45 billion in 2010 to around $63 billion last year, according to The Adhesive and Sealant Council’s recently released “2020-2023 North American Market Report for Adhesives and Sealants, with a Global Overview.” During this period, over 200 patent applications (simple family groups) in the technical fields of adhesives and sealants were filed across the five major IP jurisdictions (US, EU, CN, JP, KR).

RPM Reports Strong Results for Fiscal 2021 Third Quarter

Net sales for the fiscal 2021 third quarter were almost $1.3 billion, an increase of 8.1% over the nearly $1.2 billion reported a year ago.

April 13, 2021

RPM International Inc. recently reported financial results for its fiscal 2021 third quarter, ended February 28, 2021.

Covestro Completes Acquisition of Resins & Functional Materials Business from DSM

The acquisition includes the addition of more than 20 sites to Covestro's global production network.

April 8, 2021

Covestro recently announced that it has completed its acquisition of the Resins & Functional Materials business from Royal DSM.

Meridian Adhesives Group Acquires Pacific Adhesive Systems

Pacific Adhesive Systems will join Meridian's Electronics Division.

April 7, 2021

Meridian Adhesives Group recently announced its acquisition of Pacific Adhesive Systems, a Malaysia-based company serving the electronics, semiconductor, and medical markets with adhesive and coating solutions.

February New Home Sales Down on Rising Material Costs, Interest Rates

Sales of newly built, single-family homes fell 18.2% to a 775,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate.

April 7, 2021

Higher interest rates, supply shortages, and rising material prices, particularly for lumber, put a damper on new home sales in February.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Sustainability Announcements from tesa Garner Strong Reader Interest

Last week, readers were most drawn to news from tesa regarding a new sustainability report and the appointment of a chief sustainability officer.

Susan Sutton

April 5, 2021

How is your company addressing sustainability in 2021? I’d love to hear from you! Please contact me at (248) 786-1704 or suttons@bnpmedia.com to share your story.

Submissions Open for Polyurethane Innovation Award

CPI will present the Innovation Award at the conclusion of the 2021 Polyurethanes Technical Conference.

April 5, 2021

The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry of the American Chemistry Council recently announced that applications for the Polyurethane Innovation Award are now being accepted through June 15, 2021.

Michelman Joins the International Molded Fiber Association to Help Advance Fiber-Based Packaging

The mission of the International Molded Fiber Association is to promote the global use of molded fiber products and advocate for environmental sustainability.

March 23, 2021

In its continuing effort to enable more sustainable packaging solutions for the circular economy, Michelman has expanded its network by joining the International Molded Fiber Association.

AkzoNobel and McLaren Racing Extend Partnership Ahead of New F1 Season

AkzoNobel is providing its Sikkens vehicle refinish products for all painted parts of the MCL35M, as well as the team's transport, garage, and accessories.

March 23, 2021

McLaren Racing's 2021 Formula 1 car will again feature AkzoNobel's high-performance coatings, following an extension to the long-standing partnership which debuted in 2008.

MASTER BOND: Nanosilica-Filled, Electrically Insulative Epoxy

The compound bonds well to a variety of substrates including metals, composites, glass, ceramics, rubbers, and many plastics.

March 18, 2021

Master Bond EP21NS is a two-part epoxy that may be used for bonding, coating, sealing, and potting/encapsulating.

This annual Midwest coatings conference combines all of the high-quality technical presentations, exhibits and networking opportunities from the Coatings Trends and Technologies and Powder Coating Summit conferences into one new event. The event caters to both liquid and powder coatings formulators and manufacturers.

As the industry’s premier international event, WAC 2026 offers a unique opportunity for professionals from every continent to connect, collaborate, and shape the future of the sector.

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Patenting Considerations for Composition Inventions in the Adhesives and Sealants Industry

RPM Reports Strong Results for Fiscal 2021 Third Quarter

Covestro Completes Acquisition of Resins & Functional Materials Business from DSM

Meridian Adhesives Group Acquires Pacific Adhesive Systems

February New Home Sales Down on Rising Material Costs, Interest Rates

Sustainability Announcements from tesa Garner Strong Reader Interest

Submissions Open for Polyurethane Innovation Award

Michelman Joins the International Molded Fiber Association to Help Advance Fiber-Based Packaging

AkzoNobel and McLaren Racing Extend Partnership Ahead of New F1 Season

MASTER BOND: Nanosilica-Filled, Electrically Insulative Epoxy

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