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Nanotech-Related Beauty/Personal Care Patents Rise

New study shows 103% growth between 2003 and 2009.

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By: TOM BRANNA

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According to a new report from the IP Solutions business of Thomson Reuters, the volume of innovative patents involving nanotechnology in beauty and personal care items grew by 103% over the last seven years, more than doubling from 181 patents in 2003 to 367 in 2009. From 2000 through the end of 2009, a total of 217 personal care brands that incorporate the term “nano” were trademarked in the U.S., UK, Canada, European Community and WIPO; the second half of that period (2005 &#...

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