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Top 50 Key Players companies in Glycolic acid
by Highest Patent Value in the Japan in 2021

The Glycolic acid top 50 is Discovery PatSnap’ annual ranking of the top 50 Highest Patent Value Glycolic acid 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.
Glycolic acid (hydroacetic acid or hydroxyacetic acid); chemical formula C₂H₄O₃ (also written as HOCH₂CO₂H), is the smallest α-hydroxy acid (AHA). This colorless, odorless, and hygroscopic crystalline solid is highly soluble in water. It is used in various skin-care products. Glycolic acid is found in some sugar-crops.
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Company Name
Region
Tech Topics
Total
1
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Nutraceutical,Health care,Cosmetics,
...[+2]
Avg patent value: 7.29 M
2
Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd.
Probiotic,Food industry,Health care,
...[+2]
Avg patent value: 4.00 M
3
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Medicine,Health care,Clinical trial,
...[+2]
Avg patent value: 3.83 M
4
Takeda Chemical Industries Ltd.
Pharmaceutical drug,Botanical drug,Herb
Avg patent value: 3.83 M
5
Nihon Nohyaku Co., Ltd.
Agrochemical,Pesticide,Chemical engineering,
...[+2]
Avg patent value: 3.74 M
6
Pola Pharma, Inc.
Clinical trial,Medicine,Cosmetics,
...[+2]
Avg patent value: 3.74 M
7
International Institute of Cancer Immunology, Inc.
Avg patent value: 3.59 M
8
Toray Industries, Inc.
Fiber,Textile,Textile (markup language),
...[+2]
Avg patent value: 1.96 M
9
Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Diagnostic Reagent,Medicine,Health care,
...[+2]
Avg patent value: 1.94 M
10
Cuorips, Inc.
Stem cell,Medical equipment,Health care
Avg patent value: 1.94 M
11
Nisshinbo Holdings, Inc.
Yarn,Fiber,Brake pad,
...[+2]
Avg patent value: 1.92 M
12
Nisshinbo Textile Inc.
Yarn,Fiber,Textile (markup language),
...[+1]
Avg patent value: 1.92 M
13
Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.
Petrochemical,Chemical engineering,Polypropylene,
...[+2]
Avg patent value: 1.86 M
14
Tsumura & Co.
Raw material,Pharmacy,Clinical trial,
...[+2]
Avg patent value: 1.78 M
15
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co., Inc.
Petroleum industry,Petrochemical,Engineering plastic,
...[+2]
Avg patent value: 1.16 M
16
Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd.
Petrochemical,Lubricant,Petroleum,
...[+2]
Avg patent value: 1.13 M
17
Kureha Corp.
Chemical engineering,Polyvinylidene fluoride,Wallpaper,
...[+2]
Avg patent value: 1.07 M
18
Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Drug,Clinical trial,Health care,
...[+2]
Avg patent value: 920,000
19
LTT Bio-Pharma Co., Ltd.
Drug discovery,Health care,Medical school,
...[+2]
Avg patent value: 756,666
20
MBS Co. Ltd.
Medicine
Avg patent value: 750,000
21
DIC Corp.
Pigment,Chemical engineering,Synthetic resin,
...[+2]
Avg patent value: 714,500
22
DIC Corporation
Pigment,Polymer,Epoxy,
...[+2]
Avg patent value: 714,500
23
Asahi Kasei Chemicals Corp.
Chemical engineering,Ion-exchange membranes,Membrane,
...[+2]
Avg patent value: 579,777
24
Asahi Kasei Corp.
Chemical engineering,Petrochemical,Fertilizer,
...[+2]
Avg patent value: 511,777
25
Medrx Co., Ltd.
Hospitality industry,Medicine,Health care,
...[+2]
Avg patent value: 475,125
26
JohnsonDiversey Co. Ltd.
SOAP
Avg patent value: 380,000
27
Nipro Corp.
Medical equipment,Dialysis,Hemodialysis,
...[+2]
Avg patent value: 274,000
28
Two Cells Co., Ltd.
Genomics,Software,Medicine,
...[+2]
Avg patent value: 270,000
29
Bloom Classic Co. Ltd.
Avg patent value: 230,000
30
Fujimi, Inc.
Abrasive,Industrial engineering,Diamond,
...[+2]
Avg patent value: 125,000
31
Showa Yakuhin Kako Co., Ltd.
Medicine,Anesthetic,Analgesic,
...[+2]
Avg patent value: 95,000
32
Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Eye drop,Denture Cleansers,Medicine,
...[+2]
Avg patent value: 89,000
33
Taiheiyo Materials Corp.
Cement,Materials science,Construction engineering
Avg patent value: 88,000
34
Shiseido Co., Ltd.
Cosmetics,Elixir,Personal Care Product,
...[+2]
Avg patent value: 80,000
35
Ricoh Co., Ltd.
Digital media,Data visualization,Thermal paper,
...[+2]
Avg patent value: 71,000
36
Shimadzu Corp.
Molecular diagnostics,Microbiology Test,Cockpit display system,
...[+2]
Avg patent value: 71,000
37
Kao Corp.
Cosmetics,Health care,Hair conditioner,
...[+2]
Avg patent value: 68,000
38
Hosokawa Micron Corp.
Food processing,Thin film,Particle,
...[+2]
Avg patent value: 63,500
39
SENTAN Pharma, Inc.
Drug
Avg patent value: 63,000
40
NOF Corp.
Organic peroxide,Chemical engineering,Fatty acid,
...[+2]
Avg patent value: 56,000
41
Hitachi-GE Nuclear Energy Ltd.
Power transmission,Light-water reactor,Nuclear fuel cycle,
...[+2]
Avg patent value: 52,500
42
SB-Kawasumi Laboratories, Inc.
Hemodialysis,Plasmapheresis,Medical equipment,
...[+2]
Avg patent value: 49,000
43
Toyobo Co., Ltd.
Chemical engineering,Synthetic rubber,Membrane,
...[+2]
Avg patent value: 48,500
44
M Technique Co., Ltd.
Avg patent value: 48,000
45
Seiko PMC Corp.
Papermaking,Chemical engineering,Nanocellulose,
...[+2]
Avg patent value: 47,000
46
Konishi Co., Ltd.
Civil engineering,Sealant,Adhesive,
...[+2]
Avg patent value: 46,000
47
Taki Chemical Co., Ltd.
Fertilizer,Polyacrylic acid,Chemical engineering,
...[+2]
Avg patent value: 45,666
48
UBE Corp.
Synthetic rubber,Chemical engineering,Coal mining,
...[+2]
Avg patent value: 43,000
49
Yuka Sangyo Co., Ltd.
Raw material,Cosmetics
Avg patent value: 43,000
50
Tokyo Power Technology Ltd.
Construction engineering,Civil engineering
Avg patent value: 28,000
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