Sanrio Company, Ltd., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a prominent character licensing company known for creating and marketing a diverse range of products featuring its iconic characters, including Hello Kitty. The company specializes in character design, merchandise development, and brand management, fostering a unique blend of creativity and cultural relevance. Sanrio's influence extends globally, with a focus on enhancing consumer experiences through innovative collaborations and engaging storytelling across various platforms.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

38 Patents

#950 in Tokyo

#2,026 in Japan

#17,860 in the World

Tokyo, Japan

Sanrio Company, Ltd.

Forward Citations = 349

5 inventors:

Shintaro Tsuji (26 out of 26 patents)

Masaki Tsuji (11 out of 13 patents)

Yumiko Muramoto (5 out of 5 patents)

4. Goro Shimizu (1 out of 7 patents)

5. Yoshimi Hayashi (1 out of 6 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Sanrio Company, Ltd.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/sanrio-company

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