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Hanover, Germany

Pelikan Aktiengesellschaft

USPTO Granted Patents = 50

Trademarks = 3

Forward Citations = 611

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49 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Norbert Mecke (16 out of 18 patents)

Christoph Manusch (13 out of 23 patents)

Heinrich Krauter (12 out of 13 patents)

4. Hans-Jurgen Harp (4 out of 4 patents)

5. Albert Schmedes (3 out of 4 patents)

6. Ernst Kunkel (3 out of 3 patents)

7. Wolfhard Rutz (3 out of 4 patents)

8. Petra Bubolz (3 out of 3 patents)

9. Gunter Scholz (3 out of 5 patents)

10. Roy Van Swieten (3 out of 3 patents)

11. Sigo Muschter (2 out of 2 patents)

12. Cristoph Manusch (2 out of 3 patents)

13. Willem Klaassen (2 out of 2 patents)

14. Gunter Ulrich (2 out of 3 patents)

15. Hans Paffhausen (2 out of 2 patents)

Core Competencies:

Thermocolor Ribbon

Thermal Transfer Ribbon

Adhesive Tape Dispenser

Flexible Marking Band

Ink Eradicator

Writing Instrument

Fabric Printer Ribbon

Pressure-Type Reproduction Material

Transfer Film Device

Typewriter Ribbon

Fountain Pen

Erasing Liquid

50 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 5242725 - Multilayer flexible marking band or tape (1993-09-07),

2. 5240195 - Replaceable cassette for an adhesive-tape dispenser (1993-08-31),

3. 5207860 - Tape holder and dispenser (1993-05-04),

4. 5171639 - Method of making a thermocolor ribbon for a thermal printing process (1992-12-15),

5. 5158813 - Thermal printing ribbon (1992-10-27),

6. 5150851 - Clutch for tape dispenser (1992-09-29),

7. 5135798 - Multilayer, flexible transfer strip (1992-08-04),

8. 5132139 - Thermal-print ribbon with thermoplastic matrix and method of making same (1992-07-21),

9. 5125589 - Tape dispenser with controlled-friction unwind (1992-06-30),

10. 5118211 - Thermocolor ribbon (1992-06-02),

11. 5106217 - Thermocolor ribbon and method of making same (1992-04-21),

12. D319664 - Adhesive strip applicator cassette (1991-09-03),

13. 5019421 - Method of making a thermocolor ribbon for a thermal printing process (1991-05-28),

14. 5017428 - Multiple impression thermal transfer ribbon (1991-05-21),

15. 5006184 - Hand operated device for transferring a film from a carrier tape to a (1991-04-09),

Company Overview

Pelikan Aktiengesellschaft, headquartered in Hanover, Germany, specializes in thermal printing technology, focusing on innovative products such as thermocolor ribbons and thermal transfer ribbons. The company is recognized for its diverse offerings, including adhesive tape dispensers, flexible marking bands, and ink eradicator solutions. With a commitment to quality and precision, Pelikan also develops writing instruments and fabric printer ribbons, catering to various industries and enhancing productivity through advanced thermal printing solutions.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

50 Patents

#26 in Hanover

#1,053 in Germany

#14,013 in the World

Hanover, Germany

Pelikan Aktiengesellschaft

Forward Citations = 611

49 inventors:

Norbert Mecke (16 out of 18 patents)

Christoph Manusch (13 out of 23 patents)

Heinrich Krauter (12 out of 13 patents)

4. Hans-Jurgen Harp (4 out of 4 patents)

5. Albert Schmedes (3 out of 4 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Pelikan Aktiengesellschaft. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/pelikan-ag

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]

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