Top 100 Key Players companies in Lactic acid by Most Patent Filings in the Japan in 2022 – Discovery

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The Lactic acid top 100 is Discovery PatSnap’ annual ranking of the top 100 Most Patent Filings Lactic acid Key Players in the Japan. Discovery has identified the top key players, startups & unicorns, fast-growings, news entrants in 2022, ranking from differnt perspectives, including patent filing intensity, academic research capability, news media heat. The company list is generated from various data types.

Lactic acid is an organic acid. It has a molecular formula CH₃CH(OH)CO₂H. It is white in solid state and it is miscible with water. While in liquid state (dissolved state) it is a colorless solution. Production includes both artificial synthesis as well as natural sources. Lactic acid is an alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) due to the presence of carboxyl group adjacent to the hydroxyl group. It is used as a synthetic intermediate in many organic synthesis industries and in various biochemical industries. The conjugate base of lactic acid is called lactate.

1	Meiji Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Food industry,Snack foods,Hard candy, ...[+2]	Patent: 425
2	Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.	Tokyo, Japan	Petrochemical,Chemical engineering,Polypropylene, ...[+2]	Patent: 372
3	Toray Industries, Inc.	Tokyo, Japan	Fiber,Textile,Textile (markup language), ...[+2]	Patent: 312
4	Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.	Osaka, Japan	Medicine,Health care,Clinical trial, ...[+2]	Patent: 278
5	Takeda Chemical Industries Ltd.	Japan	Pharmaceutical drug,Botanical drug,Herb	Patent: 278
6	Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Probiotic,Food industry,Health care, ...[+2]	Patent: 272
7	Teijin Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Synthetic rubber,Chemical engineering,Polycarbonate, ...[+2]	Patent: 195
8	Snow Brand Milk Products Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Milk products,Food industry,Raw milk	Patent: 194
9	Kao Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Cosmetics,Health care,Hair conditioner, ...[+2]	Patent: 162
10	Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Probiotic,Food industry,Liquid diet, ...[+2]	Patent: 162
11	Calpis Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Lactic acid,Food industry,Yeast, ...[+2]	Patent: 152
12	Toyota Motor Corp.	Aichi, Japan	Sport utility vehicle,Mobile device,Public transport, ...[+2]	Patent: 139
13	Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Nutraceutical,Health care,Cosmetics, ...[+2]	Patent: 139
14	Ajinomoto Co., Inc.	Tokyo, Japan	Seasoning,Amino acid,Food processing, ...[+2]	Patent: 119
15	Shimadzu Corp.	Kyoto, Japan	Molecular diagnostics,Microbiology Test,Cockpit display system, ...[+2]	Patent: 117
16	Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Mineral water,Ethanol,Food industry, ...[+2]	Patent: 117
17	Kikkoman Corp.	Chiba, Japan	Seasoning,Food industry,Hyaluronic acid, ...[+2]	Patent: 116
18	Sundory Co. Ltd.	Japan		Patent: 116
19	DIC Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Pigment,Chemical engineering,Synthetic resin, ...[+2]	Patent: 108
20	DIC Corporation		Pigment,Polymer,Epoxy, ...[+2]	Patent: 108
21	Toyobo Co., Ltd.	Osaka, Japan	Chemical engineering,Synthetic rubber,Membrane, ...[+2]	Patent: 107
22	Fuji Oil Holdings, Inc.	Osaka, Japan	Soy protein,Food processing,Textured vegetable protein, ...[+2]	Patent: 107
23	Fuji Oil Co. Ltd. (Osaka)	Osaka, Japan	Agriculture,Fertilizer,Animal fat, ...[+2]	Patent: 107
24	Musashino Chemical Laboratory Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Organic chemicals,Chemical engineering,Lactic acid, ...[+2]	Patent: 105
25	Asahi Breweries Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Microbrewery,Soft drink,Brewing, ...[+2]	Patent: 98
26	Unitika Ltd.	Osaka, Japan	Fiber,Textile (markup language),Polymer, ...[+2]	Patent: 90
27	Amato Pharmaceutical Products, Ltd.	Osaka, Japan		Patent: 88
28	Mitsubishi Plastics, Inc.	Tokyo, Japan	Bottle,Chemical engineering,Plastic film, ...[+2]	Patent: 79
29	Kagome Co., Ltd.	Aichi, Japan	Seasoning,Pickling,Organic matter, ...[+2]	Patent: 78
30	Kaneka Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Synthetic rubber,Chemical engineering,Polyvinyl chloride, ...[+2]	Patent: 77
31	Nitto Denko Corp.	Osaka, Japan	Semiconductor,Product design,Adhesive, ...[+2]	Patent: 75
32	Kewpie Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Food industry,Pickling,Snack foods, ...[+2]	Patent: 74
33	Kirin Holdings Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Microbrewery,Seasoning,Soft drink, ...[+2]	Patent: 69
34	Asahi Soft Drinks Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Soft drink,Mineral water,Food industry, ...[+2]	Patent: 68
35	Daicel Corp.	Chiba, Japan	Airbag,Chemical engineering,Cellulose acetate, ...[+2]	Patent: 62
36	Sapporo Breweries Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Food industry,Microbrewery,Biopesticide, ...[+2]	Patent: 61
37	Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Petrochemical,Agriculture,Pesticide, ...[+2]	Patent: 59
38	Kanebo Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Textile,Cosmetics,Food products, ...[+2]	Patent: 52
39	Shiseido Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Cosmetics,Elixir,Personal Care Product, ...[+2]	Patent: 50
40	Lion Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Toothpaste,Fast-moving consumer goods,Laundry, ...[+2]	Patent: 49
41	Taki Chemical Co., Ltd.	Hyogo, Japan	Fertilizer,Polyacrylic acid,Chemical engineering, ...[+2]	Patent: 49
42	Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Polymer,Acrylic acid,Chemical engineering, ...[+2]	Patent: 46
43	TOYO SHINYAKU Co., Ltd.	Saga, Japan	Cosmetics,Food industry,Drug, ...[+1]	Patent: 45
44	Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd.	Osaka, Japan	Medicine,Health care,Clinical trial, ...[+2]	Patent: 44
45	Sumitomo Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.	Osaka, Japan	Botanical drug,Herb	Patent: 44
46	Asahi Kasei Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Chemical engineering,Petrochemical,Fertilizer, ...[+2]	Patent: 43
47	Kyowa Hakko Kogyo Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Fertilizer,Agrochemical,Raw material, ...[+2]	Patent: 42
48	Nissan Chemical Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Pesticide,Meiji period,Fertilizer, ...[+2]	Patent: 40
49	Fujimi, Inc.	Aichi, Japan	Abrasive,Industrial engineering,Diamond, ...[+2]	Patent: 37
50	Kirin Brewery Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Epoetin alfa,Food industry,Aloe vera, ...[+2]	Patent: 37
51	LTT Bio-Pharma Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Drug discovery,Health care,Medical school, ...[+2]	Patent: 36
52	Canon, Inc.	Tokyo, Japan	Computer hardware,Software,Computer vision, ...[+2]	Patent: 35
53	Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.	Osaka, Japan	Dental floss,Toothpaste,Sales management, ...[+2]	Patent: 35
54	Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Self-medication,Latanoprost,Drug, ...[+2]	Patent: 35
55	Multi & Relational System Co., Ltd.	Niigata, Japan	Web development	Patent: 34
56	Panasonic Holdings Corp.	Osaka, Japan	Semiconductor,Industrial engineering,Electronics, ...[+2]	Patent: 33
57	Matsushita Electronics Corp.	Osaka, Japan	Electronics,Computer hardware,DVD player, ...[+2]	Patent: 33
58	Medrx Co., Ltd.	Yamaguchi, Japan	Hospitality industry,Medicine,Health care, ...[+2]	Patent: 32
59	Gunze Ltd.	Osaka, Japan	Textile,Suture (anatomy),Semiconductor, ...[+2]	Patent: 31
60	Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd.	New Jersey, Japan	Clinical trial,Cardiovascular agent,Drug, ...[+2]	Patent: 30
61	Taisho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Medicine,Self-medication,Drug, ...[+2]	Patent: 30
62	Ricoh Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Digital media,Data visualization,Thermal paper, ...[+2]	Patent: 29
63	Eisai Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Health care,Over-the-counter,Clinical trial, ...[+2]	Patent: 29
64	Combi Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Car seat,Juvenile,Infant bed, ...[+1]	Patent: 29
65	Hayashibara Biochemical Laboratories, Inc.	Okayama, Japan	Reagent,Medicine,Liposome, ...[+2]	Patent: 29
66	Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co., Inc.	Tokyo, Japan	Petroleum industry,Petrochemical,Engineering plastic, ...[+2]	Patent: 28
67	AGC	Tokyo, Japan	Fluorine,Glazing,Chemical engineering, ...[+2]	Patent: 28
68	Asahi Fiber Glass Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Glass wool,Thermal insulation,Fiber, ...[+2]	Patent: 28
69	Showa Denko K.K.	Chiba, Japan	Graphite,Materials science,Nanomaterials, ...[+2]	Patent: 27
70	Nippon Suisan Co. Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Fish oil,Food industry,Fish products	Patent: 27
71	Mizkan Co., Ltd.	Aichi, Japan	Seasoning,Food industry,Snack foods	Patent: 26
72	Daiichi Seimo Kk	Japan		Patent: 26
73	Toppan, Inc.	Tokyo, Japan	Publishing,Semiconductor,Electronics, ...[+2]	Patent: 25
74	Advanced Industrial Science & Technology	Tokyo, Japan	Graphene,Association (object-oriented programming)	Patent: 25
75	Sony Group Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Computer hardware,Software,Music, ...[+2]	Patent: 24
76	Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Food processing,Vitamin,Food industry, ...[+2]	Patent: 24
77	Wako Pure Chemical Industries Ltd	Osaka, Japan	Medicine,Diagnostic Reagent,Laboratory chemicals, ...[+2]	Patent: 24
78	Hitachi Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Elevator,Electrical equipment,Electric motor, ...[+2]	Patent: 23
79	Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Silicone,Semiconductor,Chemical engineering, ...[+2]	Patent: 23
80	Asahi Kohsan Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Clinical diagnosis,Construction engineering,Materials science, ...[+2]	Patent: 23
81	Nissin Foods Holdings Co., Ltd.	Yamanashi, Japan	Food products,Food industry,Pickling, ...[+2]	Patent: 22
82	Pola Chemical Industries, Inc.	Kanagawa, Japan	Chemical industry,Shopping mall,Cosmetics	Patent: 22
83	Kansai Chemical Engineering Co. Ltd.	Japan		Patent: 22
84	Asama Chemical Co. Ltd.	Japan		Patent: 22
85	Nishikawa Rubber Co., Ltd.	Hiroshima, Japan	Civil engineering,Plastics engineering,Automotive engineering, ...[+2]	Patent: 21
86	Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Drug,Clinical trial,Health care, ...[+2]	Patent: 21
87	Oriental Yeast Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Yeast,Food industry,Snack foods, ...[+2]	Patent: 21
88	Takara Shuzo Co., Ltd.	Kyoto, Japan	Seasoning,Ethanol,Food industry, ...[+2]	Patent: 21
89	Tokai Education Instruments Co. Ltd.	Japan		Patent: 21
90	Oji Holdings Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Containerboard,Paperboard,Thermal paper, ...[+2]	Patent: 20
91	Takasago International Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Fine chemical,Odor,SOAP, ...[+2]	Patent: 20
92	FUJIFILM Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Photography,Medical imaging,Computer hardware, ...[+2]	Patent: 20
93	The Japan Steel Works Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Wind power,Ferroalloy,Energy products, ...[+2]	Patent: 19
94	JSW	Tokyo, Japan	Energy products,Petroleum industry,Precious metal, ...[+2]	Patent: 19
95	LOTTE Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Ice cream,Chewing gum,Fast foods, ...[+2]	Patent: 19
96	STARTUP Heartseed, Inc.	Tokyo, Japan	Regenerative medicine,Health care,Heart disease, ...[+2]	Patent: 18
97	Sangi KK	Japan		Patent: 18
98	Hitachi Zosen Corp.	Osaka, Japan	Mechanical engineering,Waste-to-energy,Environmental protection, ...[+2]	Patent: 17
99	Tohoku Electric Power Co., Inc.	Miyagi, Japan	Power transmission,Electricity,Electric power transmission, ...[+2]	Patent: 17
100	Nikkiso Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Hemodialysis,Medical equipment,Aerospace, ...[+2]	Patent: 17