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Top 100 Key Players companies in Microorganism
by Most Patent Citation in the Japan in 2021

The Microorganism top 100 is Discovery PatSnap’ annual ranking of the top 100 Most Patent Citation Microorganism Key Players in the Japan. Discovery has identified the top key players, startups & unicorns, fast-growings, news entrants in 2021, ranking from differnt perspectives, including patent filing intensity, academic research capability, news media heat. The company list is generated from various data types.
A microorganism, or microbe, is a microscopic organism, which may exist in its single-celled form or in a colony of cells. The possible existence of unseen microbial life was suspected from ancient times, such as in Jain scriptures from 6th century BC India and the 1st century BC book On Agriculture by Marcus Terentius Varro. Microbiology, the scientific study of microorganisms, began with their observation under the microscope in the 1670s by Antonie van Leeuwenhoek. In the 1850s, Louis Pasteur found that microorganisms caused food spoilage, debunking the theory of spontaneous generation. In the 1880s, Robert Koch discovered that microorganisms caused the diseases tuberculosis, cholera and anthrax.

Key Players

Fast-growings

Startups & Unicorns

New Entrants

Ranking Year:

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

Region:

Global

Japan

Netherlands

United States

Denmark

Switzerland

United Kingdom

Germany

South Korea

France

Canada

Ranking:

Most Patent Filings

Highest Patent Value

Most Patent Citation

Most Market Reports

Most News Heat

#
Company Name
Region
Tech Topics
Total
1
Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
Tokyo, Japan
Seasoning,Amino acid,Food processing,
...[+2]
patent citation: 18,229
2
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Osaka, Japan
Medicine,Health care,Clinical trial,
...[+2]
patent citation: 8,455
3
Takeda Chemical Industries Ltd.
Japan
Pharmaceutical drug,Botanical drug,Herb
patent citation: 8,455
4
Kyowa Hakko Kogyo Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Fertilizer,Agrochemical,Raw material,
...[+2]
patent citation: 7,025
5
Sankyo Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Ball bearing,Manufacturing engineering,Glatiramer acetate,
...[+2]
patent citation: 4,668
6
Showa Denko K.K.
Chiba, Japan
Graphite,Materials science,Nanomaterials,
...[+2]
patent citation: 2,411
7
Kaneka Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Synthetic rubber,Chemical engineering,Polyvinyl chloride,
...[+2]
patent citation: 2,282
8
Asahi Kasei Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Chemical engineering,Petrochemical,Fertilizer,
...[+2]
patent citation: 2,238
9
Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Mineral water,Ethanol,Food industry,
...[+2]
patent citation: 2,088
10
Sundory Co. Ltd.
Japan
patent citation: 2,086
11
Canon, Inc.
Tokyo, Japan
Computer hardware,Software,Computer vision,
...[+2]
patent citation: 2,077
12
Kao Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Cosmetics,Health care,Hair conditioner,
...[+2]
patent citation: 1,881
13
Meiji Seika Kaisha Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Veterinary medicine,Food industry,Snack foods,
...[+1]
patent citation: 1,779
14
Meiji Seika Pharma Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Clinical trial,Drug,Medicine,
...[+2]
patent citation: 1,779
15
Evonik Degussa Japan Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
patent citation: 1,717
16
Kikkoman Corp.
Chiba, Japan
Seasoning,Food industry,Hyaluronic acid,
...[+2]
patent citation: 1,663
17
Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Petrochemical,Agriculture,Pesticide,
...[+2]
patent citation: 1,532
18
Hayashibara Biochemical Laboratories, Inc.
Okayama, Japan
Reagent,Medicine,Liposome,
...[+2]
patent citation: 1,345
19
Toyobo Co., Ltd.
Osaka, Japan
Chemical engineering,Synthetic rubber,Membrane,
...[+2]
patent citation: 1,248
20
Toray Industries, Inc.
Tokyo, Japan
Fiber,Textile,Textile (markup language),
...[+2]
patent citation: 1,118
21
Daicel Corp.
Chiba, Japan
Airbag,Chemical engineering,Cellulose acetate,
...[+2]
patent citation: 987
22
Amano Enzyme, Inc.
Nagano, Japan
Enzyme,Drug,Chemical engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 969
23
Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Probiotic,Food industry,Liquid diet,
...[+2]
patent citation: 921
24
Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.
Tokyo, Japan
Petrochemical,Chemical engineering,Polypropylene,
...[+2]
patent citation: 901
25
Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Petrochemical,Lubricant,Petroleum,
...[+2]
patent citation: 864
26
Hitachi Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Elevator,Electrical equipment,Electric motor,
...[+2]
patent citation: 851
27
Advanced Industrial Science & Technology
Tokyo, Japan
Graphene,Association (object-oriented programming)
patent citation: 810
28
Kyoto Biken Laboratories, Inc.
Kyoto, Japan
Quality control,Medicine
patent citation: 808
29
Fujisawa Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Osaka, Japan
Drug,Medical equipment,Botanical drug,
...[+2]
patent citation: 800
30
Panasonic Holdings Corp.
Osaka, Japan
Semiconductor,Industrial engineering,Electronics,
...[+2]
patent citation: 721
31
Matsushita Electronics Corp.
Osaka, Japan
Electronics,Computer hardware,DVD player,
...[+2]
patent citation: 721
32
Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Probiotic,Food industry,Health care,
...[+2]
patent citation: 660
33
Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Health care,Drug,Medicine,
...[+2]
patent citation: 658
34
Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corp.
Osaka, Japan
Medicine,Health care,Toxoid,
...[+2]
patent citation: 641
35
Lion Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Toothpaste,Fast-moving consumer goods,Laundry,
...[+2]
patent citation: 623
36
Ebara Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Vacuum pump,Manufacturing engineering,Turbine,
...[+2]
patent citation: 593
37
Mitsubishi Electric Engineering Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
patent citation: 587
38
Takara Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Kyoto, Japan
Seasoning,Ethanol,Food industry,
...[+2]
patent citation: 582
39
Chisso Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Petrochemical,Liquid crystal,Chemical engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 533
40
Nagase & Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Electronics,Fast-moving consumer goods,Food industry,
...[+2]
patent citation: 523
41
Tosoh Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Petrochemical,Chemical engineering,Immunoprotein,
...[+2]
patent citation: 517
42
Kansai Paint Co., Ltd.
Osaka, Japan
Coating,Chemical engineering,Color scheme,
...[+2]
patent citation: 495
43
Sharp Corp.
Osaka, Japan
Computer hardware,Electronics,Telecommunications,
...[+2]
patent citation: 488
44
Mitsubishi Kogyo KK
Japan
patent citation: 487
45
Riken Corp.
Saitama, Japan
Social network,Tappet,Piston ring,
...[+2]
patent citation: 476
46
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Nutraceutical,Health care,Cosmetics,
...[+2]
patent citation: 473
47
Oji Holdings Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Containerboard,Paperboard,Thermal paper,
...[+2]
patent citation: 467
48
Hitachi Plant Technologies Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Water treatment,Environmental consulting,Microfiltration,
...[+2]
patent citation: 456
49
Toyota Motor Corp.
Aichi, Japan
Sport utility vehicle,Mobile device,Public transport,
...[+2]
patent citation: 454
50
Japan Tobacco, Inc.
Tokyo, Japan
Nicotiana tabacum,Cigarillo,Food sector,
...[+2]
patent citation: 453
51
Nippon Soda Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Pesticide,Fungicide,Chemical engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 451
52
Snow Brand Milk Products Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Milk products,Food industry,Raw milk
patent citation: 443
53
Shionogi & Co., Ltd.
Osaka, Japan
Health care,Antihypercholesterolemic agent,Drug,
...[+2]
patent citation: 429
54
TOSHIBA Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Semiconductor,Computer hardware,Electronics,
...[+2]
patent citation: 427
55
Shiseido Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Cosmetics,Elixir,Personal Care Product,
...[+2]
patent citation: 417
56
Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Starch,Food industry,Food processing,
...[+2]
patent citation: 394
57
Kirin Brewery Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Epoetin alfa,Food industry,Aloe vera,
...[+2]
patent citation: 394
58
Mizkan Co., Ltd.
Aichi, Japan
Seasoning,Food industry,Snack foods
patent citation: 385
59
Asahi Breweries Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Microbrewery,Soft drink,Brewing,
...[+2]
patent citation: 374
60
Nippon Suisan Co. Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Fish oil,Food industry,Fish products
patent citation: 373
61
Unitika Ltd.
Osaka, Japan
Fiber,Textile (markup language),Polymer,
...[+2]
patent citation: 363
62
Ikeda Food Research Co. Ltd.
Japan
patent citation: 363
63
Mercian Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Wine,Food industry,Fortified wine,
...[+2]
patent citation: 351
64
Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Electronics,Publishing,Publication,
...[+2]
patent citation: 343
65
Dainippon Printing Co. Ltd.
Japan
patent citation: 343
66
Meiji Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Food industry,Snack foods,Hard candy,
...[+2]
patent citation: 340
67
DIC Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Pigment,Chemical engineering,Synthetic resin,
...[+2]
patent citation: 334
68
DIC Corporation
Pigment,Polymer,Epoxy,
...[+2]
patent citation: 334
69
Research Institute of Innovative Technology for the Earth
Kyoto, Japan
patent citation: 329
70
Kuraray Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Synthetic rubber,Isoprene,Vinyl acetate,
...[+2]
patent citation: 307
71
Kanebo Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Textile,Cosmetics,Food products,
...[+2]
patent citation: 300
72
Toyo Jozo Co. Ltd.
Japan
Botanical drug,Herb
patent citation: 297
73
Tonen General Sekiyu KK
Chiba, Japan
Petroleum product,Petrochemical,Liquefied natural gas,
...[+2]
patent citation: 295
74
Nippon Kayaku Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Biosimilar,Chemical engineering,Industrial engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 289
75
FUJIFILM Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Photography,Medical imaging,Computer hardware,
...[+2]
patent citation: 282
76
Mitsubishi Materials Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Cement,Alloy,Polycrystalline silicon,
...[+2]
patent citation: 280
77
Mitsubishi Materials Techno Corp.
Japan
patent citation: 280
78
Kumiai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Pesticide,Fungicide,Agriculture,
...[+2]
patent citation: 278
79
Teijin Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Synthetic rubber,Chemical engineering,Polycarbonate,
...[+2]
patent citation: 276
80
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co., Inc.
Tokyo, Japan
Petroleum industry,Petrochemical,Engineering plastic,
...[+2]
patent citation: 276
81
Nitto Denko Corp.
Osaka, Japan
Semiconductor,Product design,Adhesive,
...[+2]
patent citation: 273
82
Sapporo Breweries Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Food industry,Microbrewery,Biopesticide,
...[+2]
patent citation: 262
83
Kobe Steel, Ltd.
Hyogo, Japan
Welding,Electronics,Mining engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 256
84
SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.
Osaka, Japan
Semiconductor,Computer hardware,Software,
...[+2]
patent citation: 248
85
Fuji Oil Holdings, Inc.
Osaka, Japan
Soy protein,Food processing,Textured vegetable protein,
...[+2]
patent citation: 246
86
Fuji Oil Co. Ltd. (Osaka)
Osaka, Japan
Agriculture,Fertilizer,Animal fat,
...[+2]
patent citation: 246
87
The Nisshin OilliO Group, Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Petroleum industry,Food industry,Starch,
...[+2]
patent citation: 244
88
Takasago International Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Fine chemical,Odor,SOAP,
...[+2]
patent citation: 243
89
Osaka Gas Co., Ltd.
Osaka, Japan
Natural gas,Activated carbon,Petroleum industry,
...[+2]
patent citation: 242
90
Nagase ChemteX Corp.
Osaka, Japan
Functional polymers,Solid-state battery,Epoxy,
...[+2]
patent citation: 238
91
PMC KK
Tokyo, Japan
Web design
patent citation: 237
92
Sagami Chemical Research Center
Kanagawa, Japan
patent citation: 235
93
Astellas Pharma, Inc.
Tokyo, Japan
Health care,Clinical trial,Diabetic complication,
...[+2]
patent citation: 234
94
Seikagaku Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Viscosupplementation,Health care,SURGICAL AIDS,
...[+2]
patent citation: 231
95
Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd.
Osaka, Japan
Medicine,Health care,Clinical trial,
...[+2]
patent citation: 230
96
Sumitomo Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.
Osaka, Japan
Botanical drug,Herb
patent citation: 230
97
Kubota Corp.
Osaka, Japan
Tractor,Manufacturing engineering,Combine harvester,
...[+2]
patent citation: 227
98
Sakata Seed Corp.
Kanagawa, Japan
Agriculture,Seedling,Farming industry,
...[+2]
patent citation: 227
99
NIPPON STEEL Stainless Steel Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Mill,Metal,Mining engineering,
...[+1]
patent citation: 226
100
Banyu Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Drug,Health care,Medicine
patent citation: 225

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