Top 100 Key Players companies in Microorganism by Most Patent Filings in the Japan in 2020 – Discovery

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The Microorganism top 100 is Discovery PatSnap’ annual ranking of the top 100 Most Patent Filings Microorganism Key Players in the Japan. Discovery has identified the top key players, startups & unicorns, fast-growings, news entrants in 2020, 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.

1	Ajinomoto Co., Inc.	Tokyo, Japan	Seasoning,Amino acid,Food processing, ...[+2]	Patent: 2,105
2	Kyowa Hakko Kogyo Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Fertilizer,Agrochemical,Raw material, ...[+2]	Patent: 1,855
3	Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.	Osaka, Japan	Medicine,Health care,Clinical trial, ...[+2]	Patent: 770
4	Takeda Chemical Industries Ltd.	Japan	Pharmaceutical drug,Botanical drug,Herb	Patent: 770
5	Kao Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Cosmetics,Health care,Hair conditioner, ...[+2]	Patent: 616
6	Kaneka Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Synthetic rubber,Chemical engineering,Polyvinyl chloride, ...[+2]	Patent: 603
7	Evonik Degussa Japan Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan		Patent: 546
8	Asahi Kasei Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Chemical engineering,Petrochemical,Fertilizer, ...[+2]	Patent: 486
9	Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Mineral water,Ethanol,Food industry, ...[+2]	Patent: 458
10	Toray Industries, Inc.	Tokyo, Japan	Fiber,Textile,Textile (markup language), ...[+2]	Patent: 447
11	Sundory Co. Ltd.	Japan		Patent: 445
12	Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Petrochemical,Agriculture,Pesticide, ...[+2]	Patent: 414
13	Meiji Seika Kaisha Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Veterinary medicine,Food industry,Snack foods, ...[+1]	Patent: 391
14	Meiji Seika Pharma Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Clinical trial,Drug,Medicine, ...[+2]	Patent: 391
15	Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.	Tokyo, Japan	Petrochemical,Chemical engineering,Polypropylene, ...[+2]	Patent: 349
16	Canon, Inc.	Tokyo, Japan	Computer hardware,Software,Computer vision, ...[+2]	Patent: 324
17	Kikkoman Corp.	Chiba, Japan	Seasoning,Food industry,Hyaluronic acid, ...[+2]	Patent: 317
18	Sankyo Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Ball bearing,Manufacturing engineering,Glatiramer acetate, ...[+2]	Patent: 290
19	Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Probiotic,Food industry,Health care, ...[+2]	Patent: 280
20	Amano Enzyme, Inc.	Nagano, Japan	Enzyme,Drug,Chemical engineering, ...[+2]	Patent: 268
21	Hitachi Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Elevator,Electrical equipment,Electric motor, ...[+2]	Patent: 249
22	Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Petrochemical,Lubricant,Petroleum, ...[+2]	Patent: 247
23	Daicel Corp.	Chiba, Japan	Airbag,Chemical engineering,Cellulose acetate, ...[+2]	Patent: 247
24	Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Probiotic,Food industry,Liquid diet, ...[+2]	Patent: 232
25	Panasonic Holdings Corp.	Osaka, Japan	Semiconductor,Industrial engineering,Electronics, ...[+2]	Patent: 224
26	Matsushita Electronics Corp.	Osaka, Japan	Electronics,Computer hardware,DVD player, ...[+2]	Patent: 224
27	Fujisawa Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.	Osaka, Japan	Drug,Medical equipment,Botanical drug, ...[+2]	Patent: 220
28	Hayashibara Biochemical Laboratories, Inc.	Okayama, Japan	Reagent,Medicine,Liposome, ...[+2]	Patent: 214
29	Japan Tobacco, Inc.	Tokyo, Japan	Nicotiana tabacum,Cigarillo,Food sector, ...[+2]	Patent: 213
30	Nippon Suisan Co. Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Fish oil,Food industry,Fish products	Patent: 204
31	Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corp.	Osaka, Japan	Medicine,Health care,Toxoid, ...[+2]	Patent: 201
32	Toyota Motor Corp.	Aichi, Japan	Sport utility vehicle,Mobile device,Public transport, ...[+2]	Patent: 197
33	Advanced Industrial Science & Technology	Tokyo, Japan	Graphene,Association (object-oriented programming)	Patent: 191
34	Shionogi & Co., Ltd.	Osaka, Japan	Health care,Antihypercholesterolemic agent,Drug, ...[+2]	Patent: 190
35	Toyobo Co., Ltd.	Osaka, Japan	Chemical engineering,Synthetic rubber,Membrane, ...[+2]	Patent: 176
36	Mercian Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Wine,Food industry,Fortified wine, ...[+2]	Patent: 163
37	Meiji Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Food industry,Snack foods,Hard candy, ...[+2]	Patent: 161
38	Asahi Breweries Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Microbrewery,Soft drink,Brewing, ...[+2]	Patent: 156
39	Takara Shuzo Co., Ltd.	Kyoto, Japan	Seasoning,Ethanol,Food industry, ...[+2]	Patent: 156
40	Showa Denko K.K.	Chiba, Japan	Graphite,Materials science,Nanomaterials, ...[+2]	Patent: 155
41	Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Nutraceutical,Health care,Cosmetics, ...[+2]	Patent: 143
42	Snow Brand Milk Products Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Milk products,Food industry,Raw milk	Patent: 143
43	Mitsubishi Kogyo KK	Japan		Patent: 139
44	Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co., Inc.	Tokyo, Japan	Petroleum industry,Petrochemical,Engineering plastic, ...[+2]	Patent: 131
45	Shimadzu Corp.	Kyoto, Japan	Molecular diagnostics,Microbiology Test,Cockpit display system, ...[+2]	Patent: 129
46	Unitika Ltd.	Osaka, Japan	Fiber,Textile (markup language),Polymer, ...[+2]	Patent: 129
47	Tosoh Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Petrochemical,Chemical engineering,Immunoprotein, ...[+2]	Patent: 127
48	Mizkan Co., Ltd.	Aichi, Japan	Seasoning,Food industry,Snack foods	Patent: 127
49	Hitachi Plant Technologies Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Water treatment,Environmental consulting,Microfiltration, ...[+2]	Patent: 126
50	Toyo Jozo Co. Ltd.	Japan	Botanical drug,Herb	Patent: 125
51	Nippon Soda Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Pesticide,Fungicide,Chemical engineering, ...[+2]	Patent: 120
52	Mitsubishi Electric Engineering Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan		Patent: 115
53	Nippon Kayaku Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Biosimilar,Chemical engineering,Industrial engineering, ...[+2]	Patent: 114
54	Teijin Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Synthetic rubber,Chemical engineering,Polycarbonate, ...[+2]	Patent: 112
55	Kansai Paint Co., Ltd.	Osaka, Japan	Coating,Chemical engineering,Color scheme, ...[+2]	Patent: 110
56	Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd.	Osaka, Japan	Synthetic rubber,Industrial engineering,Polyvinyl chloride, ...[+2]	Patent: 108
57	Kuraray Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Synthetic rubber,Isoprene,Vinyl acetate, ...[+2]	Patent: 106
58	Kumiai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Pesticide,Fungicide,Agriculture, ...[+2]	Patent: 106
59	Sapporo Breweries Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Food industry,Microbrewery,Biopesticide, ...[+2]	Patent: 106
60	Ebara Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Vacuum pump,Manufacturing engineering,Turbine, ...[+2]	Patent: 101
61	Lion Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Toothpaste,Fast-moving consumer goods,Laundry, ...[+2]	Patent: 99
62	Research Institute of Innovative Technology for the Earth	Kyoto, Japan		Patent: 98
63	Riken Corp.	Saitama, Japan	Social network,Tappet,Piston ring, ...[+2]	Patent: 97
64	PMC KK	Tokyo, Japan	Web design	Patent: 97
65	Chisso Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Petrochemical,Liquid crystal,Chemical engineering, ...[+2]	Patent: 96
66	Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd.	Osaka, Japan	Medicine,Health care,Clinical trial, ...[+2]	Patent: 94
67	Banyu Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Drug,Health care,Medicine	Patent: 94
68	Sumitomo Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.	Osaka, Japan	Botanical drug,Herb	Patent: 94
69	TOSHIBA Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Semiconductor,Computer hardware,Electronics, ...[+2]	Patent: 92
70	Kureha Corp.	Hokkaido, Japan	Chemical engineering,Polyvinylidene fluoride,Wallpaper, ...[+2]	Patent: 92
71	Hayashibara Co., Ltd.	Okayama, Japan	Food industry,Snack foods,Starch, ...[+2]	Patent: 91
72	Hayashibara Shoji, Inc.	Okayama, Japan	Medical equipment,Trehalose,Pullulan, ...[+2]	Patent: 91
73	Hokko Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Kasugamycin,Crop,Agriculture, ...[+2]	Patent: 89
74	Sharp Corp.	Osaka, Japan	Computer hardware,Electronics,Telecommunications, ...[+2]	Patent: 84
75	Kirin Brewery Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Epoetin alfa,Food industry,Aloe vera, ...[+2]	Patent: 83
76	Kyoto Biken Laboratories, Inc.	Kyoto, Japan	Quality control,Medicine	Patent: 81
77	Nagase & Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Electronics,Fast-moving consumer goods,Food industry, ...[+2]	Patent: 79
78	Nissan Chemical Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Pesticide,Meiji period,Fertilizer, ...[+2]	Patent: 79
79	Yamasa Corp.	Chiba, Japan	Seasoning,Photovoltaics,Food processing	Patent: 76
80	DAIKIN INDUSTRIES Ltd.	Osaka, Japan	Air conditioning,Refrigeration,Mechanical engineering, ...[+2]	Patent: 75
81	Daikin Airconditioning France SAS	Osaka, Japan	Industrial engineering,Fluorochemical industry,Air conditioning, ...[+1]	Patent: 75
82	Shiseido Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Cosmetics,Elixir,Personal Care Product, ...[+2]	Patent: 74
83	Osaka Gas Co., Ltd.	Osaka, Japan	Natural gas,Activated carbon,Petroleum industry, ...[+2]	Patent: 73
84	Nitto Denko Corp.	Osaka, Japan	Semiconductor,Product design,Adhesive, ...[+2]	Patent: 72
85	Oji Holdings Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Containerboard,Paperboard,Thermal paper, ...[+2]	Patent: 72
86	Kobe Steel, Ltd.	Hyogo, Japan	Welding,Electronics,Mining engineering, ...[+2]	Patent: 69
87	Astellas Pharma, Inc.	Tokyo, Japan	Health care,Clinical trial,Diabetic complication, ...[+2]	Patent: 68
88	Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Health care,Drug,Medicine, ...[+2]	Patent: 67
89	Mitsubishi Materials Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Cement,Alloy,Polycrystalline silicon, ...[+2]	Patent: 65
90	Mitsubishi Materials Techno Corp.	Japan		Patent: 65
91	Sanraku Ocean	Japan		Patent: 65
92	SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.	Osaka, Japan	Semiconductor,Computer hardware,Software, ...[+2]	Patent: 64
93	Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Electronics,Publishing,Publication, ...[+2]	Patent: 63
94	FUJIFILM Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Photography,Medical imaging,Computer hardware, ...[+2]	Patent: 63
95	Dainippon Printing Co. Ltd.	Japan		Patent: 63
96	Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Polymer,Acrylic acid,Chemical engineering, ...[+2]	Patent: 62
97	Kaken Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Agrochemical,Medicine,Medical equipment, ...[+2]	Patent: 62
98	Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Starch,Food industry,Food processing, ...[+2]	Patent: 62
99	Yamanouchi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Drug,Medical equipment,Dental Equipment	Patent: 62
100	Kubota Corp.	Osaka, Japan	Tractor,Manufacturing engineering,Combine harvester, ...[+2]	Patent: 61