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Top 100 Fast-growings companies in Lactobacillus
by Most Patent Filing In 5 Years in the world in 2018

The Lactobacillus top 100 is Discovery PatSnap’ annual ranking of the top 100 Most Patent Filing In 5 Years Lactobacillus Fast-growings in the world. Discovery has identified the top key players, startups & unicorns, fast-growings, news entrants in 2018, ranking from differnt perspectives, including patent filing intensity, academic research capability, news media heat. The company list is generated from various data types.
Lactobacillus is a genus of Gram-positive, facultative anaerobic or microaerophilic, rod-shaped, non-spore-forming bacteria. They are a major part of the lactic acid bacteria group (i.e., they convert sugars to lactic acid). In humans, they constitute a significant component of the microbiota at a number of body sites, such as the digestive system, urinary system, and genital system. In women of European ancestry, Lactobacillus species are normally a major part of the vaginal microbiota. Lactobacillus forms biofilms in the vaginal and gut microbiota, allowing them to persist during harsh environmental conditions and maintain ample populations. Lactobacillus exhibits a mutualistic relationship with the human body, as it protects the host against potential invasions by pathogens, and in turn, the host provides a source of nutrients. Lactobacillus is the most common probiotic found in food such as yogurt, and it is diverse in its application to maintain human well-being, as it can help treat diarrhea, vaginal infections, and skin disorders such as eczema.
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Company Name
Region
Tech Topics
Total
1
Meiji Co., Ltd.
Food industry,Snack foods,Hard candy,
...[+2]
Patent: 130
2
Jiangnan University
Pinyin,Chemistry,Biochemistry,
...[+2]
Patent: 108
3
Chr. Hansen A/S
Enzyme,Food processing,Probiotic,
...[+2]
Patent: 90
4
Chr Hansens Laboratorium AS
Enzyme,Chemical engineering
Patent: 90
5
Korea Food Research Institute
Food industry,Health care
Patent: 49
6
Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd.
Probiotic,Food industry,Health care,
...[+2]
Patent: 49
7
Probiotical SpA
Piemonte, Italy
Pharmacy,Lactic acid,Probiotic,
...[+1]
Patent: 48
8
Bright Dairy & Food Co., Ltd.
Infant formula,Cream cheese,Dairy cattle,
...[+2]
Patent: 46
9
BioGaia AB
Health care,Probiotic,Medicine,
...[+2]
Patent: 43
10
Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd.
Probiotic,Food industry,Liquid diet,
...[+2]
Patent: 34
11
Tianjin University of Science & Technology
Chemistry,Biochemistry,Chromatography,
...[+2]
Patent: 32
12
Nanchang University
Pinyin,Mainland China,Social science,
...[+2]
Patent: 31
13
Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd.
Mineral water,Ethanol,Food industry,
...[+2]
Patent: 30
14
Sundory Co. Ltd.
Patent: 30
15
GenMont Biotech, Inc.
Medicine,Lactobacillus,Lactobacillus gasseri,
...[+2]
Patent: 28
16
Navipharm Co. Ltd.
Hà Nội, Vietnam
Medicine,Analgesic,ACETAMINOPHEN/CAFFEINE,
...[+2]
Patent: 27
17
Probi AB
Probiotic,Functional food,Food industry,
...[+2]
Patent: 27
18
Compagnie Gervais Danone SA
Food industry
Patent: 25
19
Konkuk University Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation
Intellectual property
Patent: 25
20
Northeast Agricultural University
Pinyin,Biology,Chemistry,
...[+2]
Patent: 24
21
Cell Biotech Co., Ltd.
Probiotic,Functional food,Medicine,
...[+2]
Patent: 24
22
Hubei University of Technology
Light industry,Agricultural machinery,Computer science,
...[+2]
Patent: 24
23
Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
Patent: 23
24
Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co., Ltd.
Food industry,Dairy cattle,Health care,
...[+2]
Patent: 23
25
CJ CheilJedang Corp.
Sugar,Food processing,Food industry,
...[+2]
Patent: 22
26
Novozymes A/S
Enzyme,Medicine,Industrial enzymes,
...[+2]
Patent: 21
27
Amorepacific Corp.
Cosmetics,Cleanser,Toothpaste,
...[+2]
Patent: 20
28
Jilin Agricultural University
Patent: 20
29
University of Tokyo
Biology,Chemistry,Biochemistry,
...[+2]
Patent: 19
30
University of Otago
Otago, New Zealand
Biology,Companion diagnostic,Galectin-3,
...[+2]
Patent: 19
31
Bened Biomedical Co., Ltd.
Medicine,Biomedicine,Biotechnology,
...[+2]
Patent: 18
32
Snow Brand Milk Products Co., Ltd.
Milk products,Food industry,Raw milk
Patent: 18
33
SPC Ltd.
Australia
Food industry
Patent: 18
34
Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Self-medication,Latanoprost,Drug,
...[+2]
Patent: 17
35
Société des Produits Nestlé SA
Vaud, Switzerland
Food industry
Patent: 17
36
Hunan Agricultural University
Pinyin,Biology,Chemistry,
...[+2]
Patent: 17
37
LOTTE Co., Ltd.
Ice cream,Chewing gum,Fast foods,
...[+2]
Patent: 17
38
Seoul University Industry Academic Cooperation Foundation
Patent: 17
39
South China University of Technology
Power semiconductor device,Semiconductor,Science park,
...[+2]
Patent: 17
40
China National Research Institute of Food & Fermentation
Fermentation,Automation,Manufacturing engineering,
...[+2]
Patent: 16
41
TOYO SHINYAKU Co., Ltd.
Cosmetics,Food industry,Drug,
...[+1]
Patent: 16
42
Asahi Breweries Ltd.
Microbrewery,Soft drink,Brewing,
...[+2]
Patent: 16
43
Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1
Public university,Chemistry,Biology,
...[+2]
Patent: 16
44
Yangzhou University
Pinyin,Biology,Chemistry,
...[+2]
Patent: 16
45
École Normale Supérieure de Lyon
Biology,Mathematics,Computer science,
...[+2]
Patent: 16
46
Guangzhou Bosma Optoelectronic Technology Co. Ltd.
Computer hardware,Electronics,Semiconductor,
...[+1]
Patent: 16
47
DuPont Nutrition Biosciences ApS
Food science,Medicine,Health care,
...[+2]
Patent: 16
48
Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences
Agriculture
Patent: 15
49
Shandong Agricultural University
Biology,Botany,Chemistry,
...[+2]
Patent: 15
50
Coreana Cosmetics Co., Ltd.
Cosmetics,SOAP
Patent: 15
51
Inner Mongolia Agricultural University
Biology,Agronomy,Botany,
...[+2]
Patent: 15
52
Zhejiang University
Pinyin,Educational institution,Cancer immunotherapy,
...[+2]
Patent: 15
53
Hiroshima University
Educational institution,Test-driven development,5G,
...[+2]
Patent: 14
54
Rural Development Administration
Agriculture
Patent: 14
55
Grape King Bio Ltd.
Mycelium,Probiotic,Drug,
...[+2]
Patent: 14
56
Genome Pharmaceuticals Institute KK
Genome
Patent: 13
57
South China Agricultural University
Agricultural science,DNA vaccination,Toxoid,
...[+2]
Patent: 13
58
Fujian Agriculture & Forestry University
Biology,Botany,Chemistry,
...[+2]
Patent: 13
59
Intrexon ActoBiotics NV
Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Biopharmaceutical,Clinical trial,Medicine,
...[+2]
Patent: 13
60
China Agricultural University
Light therapy,Agricultural engineering,Veterinary medicine,
...[+2]
Patent: 13
61
University of Antwerp
Antwerpen, Belgium
Neurogenetics,Nanostructure,Social policy,
...[+2]
Patent: 13
62
Shaanxi University of Science & Technology
Materials science,Composite material,Chemistry,
...[+2]
Patent: 12
63
Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.
Food packaging,Food products,Food industry,
...[+1]
Patent: 12
64
Koninklijke DSM NV
Netherlands
Animal nutrition,Health care,Biology,
...[+2]
Patent: 12
65
Shandong Jianzhu University
Patent: 12
66
Kirin Holdings Co., Ltd.
Microbrewery,Seasoning,Soft drink,
...[+2]
Patent: 12
67
AB-Biotics SA
Medicine,Health care,Biotechnology,
...[+2]
Patent: 11
68
Kimberly-Clark Corp.
Synthetic fiber,Paperboard,Fast-moving consumer goods,
...[+2]
Patent: 11
69
President & Fellows of Harvard College
Patent: 11
70
Terragen Holdings Ltd.
Queensland, Australia
Soil health,Soil conditioner,Antibiotics,
...[+2]
Patent: 11
71
The Coca-Cola Co.
Soft drink,Food industry,COLA (software architecture),
...[+2]
Patent: 11
72
Ilya Pharma AB
Biological drugs,Health care,Drug,
...[+2]
Patent: 10
73
Sichuan Agricultural University
Supervisor,DNA vaccination,Toxoid,
...[+2]
Patent: 10
74
Asahi Kohsan Corp.
Clinical diagnosis,Construction engineering,Materials science,
...[+2]
Patent: 10
75
Huazhong Agricultural University
Agronomy,Basic science,Agricultural science,
...[+2]
Patent: 10
76
Sichuan University
Monoclonal antibody,Cancer immunotherapy,Immunotherapy,
...[+2]
Patent: 10
77
Osel, Inc.
Biome,Microbiome,Medicine,
...[+2]
Patent: 10
78
Sofar SpA
Drug,Clinical trial,Medicine,
...[+2]
Patent: 10
79
Food Industry Research & Development Institute
Patent: 10
80
ELC Management LLC
Patent: 10
81
Nestlé SA
Vaud, Switzerland
Ice cream,Nutrition,Cosmetics,
...[+2]
Patent: 9
82
Snow Brand Seed Co., Ltd.
Snow,Agriculture
Patent: 9
83
Well Fine Co. Ltd.
KR
Patent: 9
84
Qingdao Agriculture University
Pinyin,Public university,Biology,
...[+2]
Patent: 9
85
Guandong Institute of Microbiology
Microbiology
Patent: 9
86
Korea Research Institute of Bioscience & Biotechnlogy
Biotechnology,Biology,Health care,
...[+2]
Patent: 9
87
Yunnan Agricultural University
Biology,Botany,Agronomy,
...[+2]
Patent: 9
88
Asahi Soft Drinks Co., Ltd.
Soft drink,Mineral water,Food industry,
...[+2]
Patent: 9
89
Pulmuone Co., Ltd.
Soy protein,Food industry,Snack foods,
...[+2]
Patent: 9
90
Foshan University
Patent: 9
91
Huizhou University
Pinyin,Computer science,Mathematics,
...[+2]
Patent: 9
92
Infant Bacterial Therapeutics AB
Medicine,Drug,Gastroschisis,
...[+2]
Patent: 9
93
University of Shanghai for Science & Technology
Medical school,Engineering education,Internationalization,
...[+2]
Patent: 9
94
Premier Research Labs LP
Anemia,Biology,Health care,
...[+2]
Patent: 9
95
Molinos Río de la Plata SA
Distrito Federal, Argentina
Yerba-mate,E-commerce,Social media,
...[+2]
Patent: 9
96
Nestec SA
Vaud, Switzerland
Enzyme,Nutrition,Food industry,
...[+1]
Patent: 9
97
Nitto Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
Patent: 9
98
Kikkoman Corp.
Seasoning,Food industry,Hyaluronic acid,
...[+2]
Patent: 9
99
Xuzhou University of Technology
Patent: 8
100
COSMAX, Inc.
Limonene,Adipic acid,Eye shadow,
...[+2]
Patent: 8
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