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BASF SE Amylase Enzymes, Granted 21st Apr

The United States Patent and Trademark Office granted patent US12606809B2 to BASF SE on April 21, 2026. The patent covers genetically engineered amylase enzymes, compositions comprising the enzymes, and methods of making and using them. Applications include laundry detergents, dish washing detergents, cleaning products, baking, animal feed, pulp and paper processing, starch processing, brewing, and ethanol production. The application was filed on March 24, 2020, under application number 17442675.

BASF SE Patent, Oxadiazole Preparation, 19 Claims

The USPTO granted Patent US12606532B2 to BASF SE for a process to prepare substituted 3-aryl-5-trifluoromethyl-1,2,4-oxadiazoles. The process involves reacting amidoxime compounds with a haloacetic ester in the presence of a solvent and base. The patent contains 19 claims with inventors Florian Vogt, Kailaskumar Borate, Bernd Wolf, Christopher Koradin, Joachim Gebhardt, Roland Goetz, and Harish Shinde. The application was filed February 1, 2021.

BASF SE Patent - Oxadiazole Synthesis Method

USPTO granted BASF SE patent US12606531B2 on April 21, 2026, covering a process for preparing substituted 3-aryl-5-trifluoromethyl-1,2,4-oxadiazoles. The method uses amidoxime compounds reacting with a haloacetic ester in the presence of a base. The patent contains 17 claims with inventors Florian Vogt, Kailaskumar Borate, Bernd Wolf, Christopher Koradin, Roland Goetz, and Harish Shinde.

Chemical Tracking System with Environmental Attributes - BASF SE

The European Patent Office published patent application EP4453820A1 by BASF SE titled 'Outbound - Chemical Product with Environmental Attributes'. The patent covers a chemical tracking system incorporating environmental attribute data across the supply chain, with classification under business methods (G06Q) and network security protocols (H04L). The patent is designated across 33 European member states including Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and other EPO member countries.

Lipid Triglyceride Surfactant Composition, Patent US12599580B2

The USPTO granted patent US12599580B2 to BASF AS on April 14, 2026, covering compositions comprising 2-((5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z,17Z)-icosa-5,8,11,14,17-pentaenyloxy)butanoic acid, a triglyceride, and a surfactant, as well as methods of using the same in self-emulsifying drug delivery systems such as SEDDS, SMEDDS, or SNEDDS. The patent contains 20 claims.

PTMEG Antidumping Duty Investigations - China, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam

The ITC has instituted antidumping duty investigations (Nos. 731-TA-1782-1785) to determine whether imports of PTMEG from China, South Korea, Taiwan, and Vietnam are being sold in the United States at less than fair value, causing material injury to the U.S. industry. The investigations were initiated in response to a petition filed by BASF Corporation on April 8, 2026. The Commission must reach a preliminary determination by May 26, 2026, with views transmitted to Commerce by June 2, 2026.

Plants Comprising Wheat G-Type Cytoplasmic Male Sterility Restorer Genes, Molecular Markers and Uses Thereof

The European Patent Office granted BASF SE Patent EP3429334A1 covering wheat plants comprising G-type cytoplasmic male sterility restorer genes and associated molecular markers. The patent is classified under IPC codes A01H, C12N, and C07K, covering biotechnology applications for plant genetics. The designation includes 31 states across the EU and beyond.

BASF SE Chemical Product Passport Patent EP4454211A1

The European Patent Office published BASF SE's patent application EP4454211A1 for a chemical product passport system managing recyclate content data and bio-based content data. The invention, classified under G06Q business methods, enables tracking and certification of recycled and bio-based materials in chemical products. The patent names Henning Schwabe, Andreas Wollny, and Dennis Haardt as inventors and designates 27 European states.

PTMEG From China, South Korea, Taiwan, and Vietnam; Institution of Antidumping Duty Investigations

The US International Trade Commission has instituted antidumping duty investigations Nos. 731-TA-1782-1785 (Preliminary) concerning imports of polytetramethylene ether glycol (PTMEG) from China, South Korea, Taiwan, and Vietnam. The investigations were initiated in response to a petition filed by BASF Corporation. The Commission must reach a preliminary determination within 45 days, by May 26, 2026, and transmit views to Commerce by June 2, 2026.

Prior Notification Case M.12237 Carlyle BASF Coatings

The European Commission received a prior notification of a proposed concentration (Case M.12237) involving The Carlyle Group's acquisition of BASF Coatings. The transaction was notified under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 on the control of concentrations between undertakings (EU Merger Regulation). Third parties with a legitimate interest may submit observations to the Commission.

Battery Passport EP4454212A1, BASF SE, Published 8th Apr

The European Patent Office published patent application EP4454212A1 for a Battery Passport system filed by BASF SE. The invention covers a digital documentation system for tracking battery materials across the supply chain. The patent grants BASF exclusive rights across 32 designated contracting states including all EU member states.

BASF SE Patents Wheat G-Type Cytoplasmic Male Sterility Restorer Genes

The European Patent Office published patent application EP3429335A1 on April 8, 2026, granting BASF SE exclusive rights to wheat G-type cytoplasmic male sterility restorer genes, molecular markers, and related uses. The patent covers biotechnology applications in plant breeding under IPC classifications C12Q, C07K, C12N, and A01H across all designated EPO member states.

USPTO Patent Grant: Process for Ethyleneamines and Ethanolamines Manufacture

The USPTO has granted patent US12583827B2 to BASF SE for a new process to manufacture ethyleneamines and ethanolamines. The patent details a two-step process involving the conversion of glycolaldehyde derivatives and an aminating agent, followed by hydrogenation.

EU Approves €260M Belgian State Aid for Carbon Capture Project

The European Commission has approved a €260 million Belgian State aid measure for Air Liquide and BASF's Kairos@C carbon capture and storage project. This aid aims to support the decarbonization of industrial processes and contribute to Belgium's climate targets.

PFAS Settlement Law Firm Fees Warning to Municipalities

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued an advisory warning municipalities about potential excessive law firm fees when filing claims for PFAS water contamination settlements. The Attorney General urges local governments to file claims directly through the official portal rather than retaining outside counsel that may charge up to one-third of settlement proceeds. The settlements involve four major defendants (3M, DuPont, Tyco Fire Products, BASF) as part of AFFF Multi-District Litigation No. 2873.

USPTO Patent US12583828B2: Aromatic Carbonyl Compounds Preparation Process

The USPTO has granted patent US12583828B2 to BASF SE for a process to prepare aromatic carbonyl compounds. The patent describes a catalytic oxidation method using molecular oxygen, a cobalt(II) salt, and N,N′,N″-trihydroxyisocyanuric acid (THICA).

Illinois AG Sues Kankakee Chemical Facility Owners for Air Pollution

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a lawsuit and two consent orders against the current and former owners of a Kankakee chemical facility for violations of air pollution control standards. The companies, Kensing LLC and BASF Corporation, will pay a total of $178,000 in civil penalties.

BASF Antidumping Petition on PTMEG from China, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam

BASF Corporation filed an antidumping duty petition with the U.S. Department of Commerce and U.S. International Trade Commission on April 8, 2026, covering imports of polytetramethylene ether glycol (PTMEG) from China, South Korea, Taiwan, and Vietnam. The petition alleges that foreign producers/exporters are selling PTMEG in the United States at less than fair value. The ITC will conduct preliminary injury investigations while DOC initiates antidumping duty investigations, with preliminary determinations anticipated in mid-2026.