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Top 50 Fast-growings companies in Lactobacillus
by Most Patent Filing In 5 Years in the Japan in 2018

The Lactobacillus top 50 is Discovery PatSnap’ annual ranking of the top 50 Most Patent Filing In 5 Years Lactobacillus Fast-growings in the Japan. 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
Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd.
Probiotic,Food industry,Health care,
...[+2]
Patent: 49
3
Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd.
Probiotic,Food industry,Liquid diet,
...[+2]
Patent: 34
4
Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd.
Mineral water,Ethanol,Food industry,
...[+2]
Patent: 30
5
Sundory Co. Ltd.
Patent: 30
6
University of Tokyo
Biology,Chemistry,Biochemistry,
...[+2]
Patent: 19
7
Snow Brand Milk Products Co., Ltd.
Milk products,Food industry,Raw milk
Patent: 18
8
Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Self-medication,Latanoprost,Drug,
...[+2]
Patent: 17
9
LOTTE Co., Ltd.
Ice cream,Chewing gum,Fast foods,
...[+2]
Patent: 17
10
TOYO SHINYAKU Co., Ltd.
Cosmetics,Food industry,Drug,
...[+1]
Patent: 16
11
Asahi Breweries Ltd.
Microbrewery,Soft drink,Brewing,
...[+2]
Patent: 16
12
Hiroshima University
Educational institution,Test-driven development,5G,
...[+2]
Patent: 14
13
Genome Pharmaceuticals Institute KK
Genome
Patent: 13
14
Kirin Holdings Co., Ltd.
Microbrewery,Seasoning,Soft drink,
...[+2]
Patent: 12
15
Asahi Kohsan Corp.
Clinical diagnosis,Construction engineering,Materials science,
...[+2]
Patent: 10
16
Asahi Soft Drinks Co., Ltd.
Soft drink,Mineral water,Food industry,
...[+2]
Patent: 9
17
Nitto Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
Patent: 9
18
Kikkoman Corp.
Seasoning,Food industry,Hyaluronic acid,
...[+2]
Patent: 9
19
Kyoto University
Gauss,Stem cell,Chemistry,
...[+2]
Patent: 8
20
Incorporated Administrative Agency
Patent: 8
21
Nissin Foods Holdings Co., Ltd.
Food products,Food industry,Pickling,
...[+2]
Patent: 8
22
Tokai University
Patiromer,Medicine,Biology,
...[+2]
Patent: 8
23
The University of Tokushima
Patent: 8
24
TableMark Co., Ltd.
Food industry,Snack foods,Reagent,
...[+2]
Patent: 7
25
Amano Enzyme, Inc.
Enzyme,Drug,Chemical engineering,
...[+2]
Patent: 6
26
Kaneka Corp.
Synthetic rubber,Chemical engineering,Polyvinyl chloride,
...[+2]
Patent: 6
27
Tohoku Techno Arch Co. Ltd.
Patent: 6
28
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Nutraceutical,Health care,Cosmetics,
...[+2]
Patent: 6
29
FUJIFILM Corp.
Photography,Medical imaging,Computer hardware,
...[+2]
Patent: 6
30
Chiba University
Educational institution,Cell therapy,Gene delivery,
...[+2]
Patent: 5
31
Ichibiki Co., Ltd.
Food industry,Snack foods,Seasoning
Patent: 5
32
National Center of Neurology & Psychiatry
Neurology,Developmental disorder
Patent: 5
33
Fujicco Co., Ltd.
Food products,Food processing,Food industry,
...[+1]
Patent: 4
34
YAEGAKI Bio-Industry, Inc.
Natural food,Food industry,Snack foods
Patent: 4
35
National University Corp. Tokyo Medical & Dental University
Patent: 4
36
Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd.
Semiconductor,Electronics,Electronic component,
...[+2]
Patent: 4
37
Pokka Corp.
Food industry,Soft drink,Fountain,
...[+1]
Patent: 4
38
Ichimaru Pharcos Co. Ltd.
Raw material,Cosmetics
Patent: 3
39
Biofermin Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Health care,Chemical engineering,Veterinary Drugs,
...[+2]
Patent: 3
40
Advanced Industrial Science & Technology
Graphene,Association (object-oriented programming)
Patent: 3
41
Ikeda Food Research Co. Ltd.
Patent: 3
42
Naris Cosmetics Co., Ltd.
Cosmetics
Patent: 3
43
Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
Seasoning,Amino acid,Food processing,
...[+2]
Patent: 3
44
Keiyo Plant Engineering Co., Ltd.
Construction engineering,Well engineering,Environmental protection,
...[+2]
Patent: 3
45
Pickles Corp.
Food industry,Pickling
Patent: 2
46
Nihon University
Medicine,Biology,Internal medicine,
...[+2]
Patent: 2
47
Calpis Co., Ltd.
Lactic acid,Food industry,Yeast,
...[+2]
Patent: 2
48
Taiyo Corp.
Shopping mall
Patent: 2
49
Koiwai Dairy Products Co., Ltd.
Ice cream,Agriculture,High protein food,
...[+2]
Patent: 2
50
Juntendo University
Sports science,Medicine,Cancer research,
...[+2]
Patent: 2
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