Biotechnology patent applications on 18th September 2025
Biotechnology Patent Applications on 18th September 2025
Executive Summary
On 18th September 2025, 169 patent applications related to Biotechnology were published, representing 2.4% of all patent applications for the day. This moderate level of activity shows Biotechnology is gaining significant attention from innovators.
Market Analysis
Leading Organizations
The top organizations driving Biotechnology innovation include:
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- The General Hospital Corporation: 3 applications (1.8% of Biotechnology patents)
- Yokogawa Electric Corporation: 3 applications (1.8% of Biotechnology patents)
- Board of Regents The University of Texas System: 3 applications (1.8% of Biotechnology patents)
- The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York: 3 applications (1.8% of Biotechnology patents)
- Glofish Llc: 2 applications (1.2% of Biotechnology patents)
These 5 organizations account for 14 applications (8.3% of all Biotechnology patents), indicating a diverse and competitive landscape.
Technology Deep Dive
Core Innovation Areas
Patent applications in Biotechnology encompass several key innovation areas:
- Biotechnology: Core technology area
- Genetic Engineering: Core technology area
- Crispr: Core technology area
- Gene Therapy: Core technology area
Technical Classification Analysis
The most active CPC classifications in Biotechnology include:
- C12N15/86 (MICROORGANISMS OR ENZYMES; COMPOSITIONS THEREOF; PROPAGATING, PRESERVING, OR MAINTAINING MICROORGANISMS; MUTATION OR GENETIC ENGINEERING; CULTURE MEDIA (microbiological testing media): 30 applications (17.8%)
- C12Q2600/156 (MEASURING OR TESTING PROCESSES INVOLVING ENZYMES, NUCLEIC ACIDS OR MICROORGANISMS (immunoassay): 18 applications (10.7%)
- C12N2310/20 (MICROORGANISMS OR ENZYMES; COMPOSITIONS THEREOF; PROPAGATING, PRESERVING, OR MAINTAINING MICROORGANISMS; MUTATION OR GENETIC ENGINEERING; CULTURE MEDIA (microbiological testing media): 16 applications (9.5%)
- C12N2750/14143 (MICROORGANISMS OR ENZYMES; COMPOSITIONS THEREOF; PROPAGATING, PRESERVING, OR MAINTAINING MICROORGANISMS; MUTATION OR GENETIC ENGINEERING; CULTURE MEDIA (microbiological testing media): 15 applications (8.9%)
- C12Q1/6806 (Preparing nucleic acids for analysis, e.g. for polymerase chain reaction [PCR] assay (): 14 applications (8.3%)
- C12Q1/6869 (Methods for sequencing): 14 applications (8.3%)
- C12N15/113 (Non-coding nucleic acids modulating the expression of genes, e.g. antisense oligonucleotides; {Antisense DNA or RNA; Triplex- forming oligonucleotides; Catalytic nucleic acids, e.g. ribozymes; Nucleic acids used in co-suppression or gene silencing (when used in plants): 13 applications (7.7%)
- C12Q1/6886 (for cancer (immunoassay for cancer): 13 applications (7.7%)
- C12N2740/15043 (MICROORGANISMS OR ENZYMES; COMPOSITIONS THEREOF; PROPAGATING, PRESERVING, OR MAINTAINING MICROORGANISMS; MUTATION OR GENETIC ENGINEERING; CULTURE MEDIA (microbiological testing media): 11 applications (6.5%)
- C12N15/907 (MICROORGANISMS OR ENZYMES; COMPOSITIONS THEREOF; PROPAGATING, PRESERVING, OR MAINTAINING MICROORGANISMS; MUTATION OR GENETIC ENGINEERING; CULTURE MEDIA (microbiological testing media): 10 applications (5.9%)
Global Innovation Landscape
Innovation in Biotechnology spans multiple countries:
- US: 395 inventors (59.8%)
- CN: 59 inventors (8.9%)
- GB: 37 inventors (5.6%)
- KR: 34 inventors (5.1%)
- JP: 18 inventors (2.7%)
- ES: 13 inventors (2.0%)
- DE: 13 inventors (2.0%)
- TW: 12 inventors (1.8%)
- IT: 10 inventors (1.5%)
- FI: 9 inventors (1.4%)
The US accounts for 59.8% of inventors in Biotechnology, showing significant but not dominant innovation activity.
Industry Collaborations
Notable collaborations in Biotechnology include:
- Guangzhou Zhongzhuang Beauty Cosmetics Co Ltd Ă Hangzhou Jiajiale Biotechnology Co Ltd: 1 joint applications
- The University of Chicago Ă Tongji University: 1 joint applications
- Ospedale San Raffaele Srl Ă FONDAZIONE TELETHON ETS: 1 joint applications
- Wnl Biomed Tech Pty Ltd Ă ZhongâAo Biomedical Technology (Guangdong) Co Ltd: 1 joint applications
- Pluri Biotech Ltd Ă HADASIT MEDICAL RESEARCH SERVICES AND DEVELOPMENT LTD: 1 joint applications
These collaborations represent 5 joint applications, indicating emerging collaboration trends in Biotechnology.
Leading Inventors
Key inventors driving Biotechnology innovation:
- Alan BLAKE of Austin TX US: 2 applications
- Richard CROCKETT of Wilton CT US: 2 applications
- Aidas NASEVICIUS of Tampa FL US: 2 applications
- Luonan CHEN of Shanghai CN: 2 applications
- Chung-Ching CHU of Shanghai CN: 2 applications
- Mingming PU of Shanghai CN: 2 applications
- Lu WANG of Tianjin CN: 2 applications
- Yining XU of Shanghai CN: 2 applications
- Chengalrayan Kudithipudi of Midlothian VA US: 2 applications
- Dongmei Xu of Glen Allen VA US: 2 applications
Recent Patent Applications
Representative Biotechnology patent applications from 18th September 2025:
20250287891. Cytoplasmic Male Sterile Brassica Rapa Plant Having Improved Growth Ability
Applicant: Sakata Seed Corp
Abstract: A cytoplasmic male sterile
20250287895. WATERMELON VARIETY NUN 22104 WMW
Abstract: A new and distinct watermelon variety NUN 22104 WMW is disclosed as well as seeds and plants and fruits thereof.
20250287902. SOYBEAN CULTIVAR 25170726
Applicant: Mertec Llc
Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 25170726 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 25170726, to the plants of soybean cultivar 25170726, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 25170726, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 25170726. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention al...
20250287929. TRANSGENIC BETTA
Applicant: Glofish Llc
Abstract: The present invention relates to transgenic ornamental fish, as well as methods of making such fish by germ cell transplantation techniques. Also disclosed are methods of establishing a population of such transgenic fish and methods of providing them to the ornamental fish industry for the purpose of marketing.
20250287931. HUMANIZED IL-6 AND IL-6 RECEPTOR
Applicant: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc
Abstract: Mice that comprise a replacement of endogenous mouse IL-6 and/or IL-6 receptor genes are described, and methods for making and using the mice. Mice comprising a replacement at an endogenous IL-6RÎą locus of mouse ectodomain-encoding sequence with human ectodomain-encoding sequence is provided. Mice comprising a human IL-6 gene under control of mouse IL-6 regulatory elements is also provided, including mice that have a replacement of mouse IL-6-encoding sequence with human IL-6-encoding sequence a...
Market Implications
Innovation Intensity
With 169 applications in a single day, Biotechnology demonstrates very high innovation intensity, suggesting rapid technological advancement and strong commercial interest.
Competitive Landscape
Innovation in Biotechnology involves 172 organizations, indicating a highly competitive and diverse landscape with many players investing in R&D.
Technology Outlook
Emerging themes in Biotechnology patents include: methods, cells, comprising, that, cell, suggesting future development in these areas.
The current patent activity level suggests Biotechnology is in a growth phase with increasing market adoption and investment.
Related Technology Areas
Innovation in Biotechnology often intersects with other emerging technologies:
- Semiconductors: 575 applications
- Medical Devices: 433 applications
- 5G Technology: 246 applications
- Cybersecurity: 236 applications
- Internet of Things: 182 applications
- Generative AI: 176 applications
- Renewable Energy: 175 applications
- Environmental Tech: 144 applications