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Societe L'oreal Sa

USPTO Granted Patents = 203

% Expired Patents = 11.8

EPO Patents = 1

Forward Citations = 1,877

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145 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Lionel Breton (61 out of 108 patents)

Olivier De Lacharriere (31 out of 46 patents)

Isabelle Hansenne (23 out of 61 patents)

4. Didier Candau (20 out of 107 patents)

5. Herve Richard (18 out of 82 patents)

6. Delphine Allard (13 out of 47 patents)

7. Jean-Baptiste Galey (12 out of 37 patents)

8. Madeleine Leduc (12 out of 54 patents)

9. Bruno Bernard (12 out of 29 patents)

10. Yann Mahe (11 out of 33 patents)

11. Serge Forestier (11 out of 94 patents)

12. Nathalie Pineau (10 out of 12 patents)

13. Richard Martin (9 out of 24 patents)

14. Jean-Marc Ascione (7 out of 37 patents)

15. Martin Josso (6 out of 14 patents)

Core Competencies:

Cosmetic Compositions

UV Protection

Hair Growth

Skin Peels

Photostabilization

Keratinous Fibers

Desquamation

Anti-Aging

Sunscreen

Skin Sensitivity

Exfoliation

Skin Pigmentation

203 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 10383797 - Goniochromatic/light reflective cosmetic makeup compositions (2019-08-20),

2. 9107847 - Administration of pyridinedicarboxylic acid compounds for stimulating or inducing the growth of human keratinous fibers and/or arresting their loss (2015-08-18),

3. 8492366 - Enhancedly-solubilized beta-hydroxy acids and higher potency skin peels formulated therefrom (2013-07-23),

4. 8114388 - Goniochromatic/light reflective cosmetic makeup compositions (2012-02-14),

5. 8100830 - Non-therapeutic methods of evaluating skin neurosensitivity, kit and use of a kit for implementing the method (2012-01-24),

6. 6737055 - Isolated cathepsin L type cysteine proteases and reducing intercorneocyte cohesion/promoting desquamation therewith (2004-05-18),

7. 6726940 - Use of at least one extract of the genus chrysanthemum for assisting skin and/or hair pigmentation (2004-04-27),

8. 6699462 - Artificial tanning compositions comprising sorghum extracts (2004-03-02),

9. 6699461 - UV-photostabilized sunscreen compositions comprising dibenzoylmethane/benzophenone compounds (2004-03-02),

10. 6699460 - UV-photostabilized sunscreen compositions comprising dibenzoylmethane/triazine/benzophenone compounds (2004-03-02),

11. 6660522 - Epidermis/dermis equivalents and aged skin equivalents shaped therefrom (2003-12-09),

12. 6660283 - Use of cinnamic acid, or of at least one of its derivatives in a cosmetic composition (2003-12-09),

13. 6653317 - Pyrimidine 3-oxide compounds for inducing/stimulating hair growth and/or retarding hair loss (2003-11-25),

14. 6645509 - Polypeptide expressed in the horny layer of epidermis and use thereof (2003-11-11),

15. 6645477 - Use of metalloprotinease inhibitors to inducing and/or stimulating growth of hair or hair or hairs and/or for slowing down their loss (2003-11-11),

Company Overview

Société L'Oréal S.A., headquartered in Paris, France, is a global leader in the cosmetics industry, specializing in the development and manufacturing of innovative cosmetic formulations. The company focuses on a diverse range of core technology topics, including cosmetic compositions, UV protection, hair growth solutions, skin peels, and anti-aging products. L'Oréal is committed to advancing research in photostabilization and the care of keratinous fibers, ensuring effective and safe products for consumers worldwide.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

203 Patents

#41 in Paris

#139 in France

#4,178 in the World

Societe L'oreal Sa

Forward Citations = 1,877

145 inventors:

Lionel Breton (61 out of 108 patents)

Olivier De Lacharriere (31 out of 46 patents)

Isabelle Hansenne (23 out of 61 patents)

4. Didier Candau (20 out of 107 patents)

5. Herve Richard (18 out of 82 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Societe L'oreal Sa. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/societe-l-oreal-sa

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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