By: ICN Bureau
Last updated : March 28, 2025 12:32 pm
Borealis holds an extensive patent portfolio, comprising around 12,300 patents in total
Borealis has announced that it has once again been ranked as the top innovator in Austria according to the European Patent Index 2024. This great achievement underlines the company’s unwavering dedication to innovation and the continued commitment to delivering sustainable solutions to its customers.
When pushing the boundaries of technology, Borealis aims to protect its innovations with strong intellectual property rights. In 2024, Borealis filed a total of 121 priority patent applications. The Group holds an extensive patent portfolio of around 12,300 patents in total, including granted patents and pending patent applications.
In recent years the majority of patent application filings has been in the following areas:
* Energy (including Borlink, Borealis’ innovative high voltage cable jacketing technology)
* Production processes (Borstar process)
* Consumer products for flexible and rigid packaging
* Circular economy solutions (Borcycle technology).
These innovations, underlining the company’s commitment to providing sustainable solutions to society’s most pressing sustainability challenges, are designed to meet the evolving needs of our customers across various industries and enhance Borealis’ position as a leading licensor and innovator.
Stefan Doboczky, CEO of Borealis, emphasizes the importance of patents and innovation for the company: "We are proud to consistently be ranked as Austria’s top innovator for 2024. Our innovations ensure that our customers receive cutting-edge and sustainable products. This recognition is a testament to our continuous efforts to push the boundaries of what's possible and to develop innovative solutions that address the critical sustainability challenges of our time, such as climate change, environmental pollution, and rising energy costs."