Biotechnology Patent Applications on July 10 2025

Executive Summary

On July 10 2025, 28 patent applications related to Biotechnology were published, representing 0.4% of all patent applications for the day. While representing a smaller percentage, this activity indicates emerging innovation in Biotechnology.

Market Analysis

Leading Organizations

The top organizations driving Biotechnology innovation include:

KYUSHU UNIVERSITY, NATIONAL UNIVERSITY CORPORATION: 1 applications (3.6% of Biotechnology patents)
Plant Protection Research Inst. of Guangdong...: 1 applications (3.6% of Biotechnology patents)
Huizhou YinNong Technology Co., Ltd.: 1 applications (3.6% of Biotechnology patents)
SOUTH CHINA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY: 1 applications (3.6% of Biotechnology patents)
GUANGDONG BRANCH OF CHINA TOBACCO GEN. CO., LTD.: 1 applications (3.6% of Biotechnology patents)

These 5 organizations account for 5 applications (17.9% of all Biotechnology patents), indicating moderate concentration in the field.

Technology Deep Dive

Core Innovation Areas

Patent applications in Biotechnology encompass several key innovation areas:

Biotechnology: Core technology area
Biotech: Core technology area
Genetic Engineering: Core technology area
Crispr: Core technology area
Gene Therapy: Core technology area
Gene Editing: Core technology area
Synthetic Biology: Core technology area
Bioinformatics: Core technology area

Emerging areas include:

Genomics: Developing technology
Proteomics: Developing technology
Cell Therapy: Developing technology
Immunotherapy: Developing technology
Biologics: Developing technology

Technical Classification Analysis

The most active CPC classifications in Biotechnology include:

C12N2310/20 (MICROORGANISMS OR ENZYMES; COMPOSITIONS THEREOF; PROPAGATING, PRESERVING, OR MAINTAINING MICROORGANISMS; MUTATION OR GENETIC ENGINEERING; CULTURE MEDIA (microbiological testing media): 7 applications (25.0%)
C12N15/86 (MICROORGANISMS OR ENZYMES; COMPOSITIONS THEREOF; PROPAGATING, PRESERVING, OR MAINTAINING MICROORGANISMS; MUTATION OR GENETIC ENGINEERING; CULTURE MEDIA (microbiological testing media): 6 applications (21.4%)
C12N9/22 (MICROORGANISMS OR ENZYMES; COMPOSITIONS THEREOF; PROPAGATING, PRESERVING, OR MAINTAINING MICROORGANISMS; MUTATION OR GENETIC ENGINEERING; CULTURE MEDIA (microbiological testing media): 6 applications (21.4%)
C12N2750/14143 (MICROORGANISMS OR ENZYMES; COMPOSITIONS THEREOF; PROPAGATING, PRESERVING, OR MAINTAINING MICROORGANISMS; MUTATION OR GENETIC ENGINEERING; CULTURE MEDIA (microbiological testing media): 4 applications (14.3%)
C12N15/111 ({General methods applicable to biologically active non-coding nucleic acids}): 4 applications (14.3%)
A61P35/00 (Antineoplastic agents): 3 applications (10.7%)
A61K48/005 (Medicinal preparations containing genetic material which is inserted into cells of the living body to treat genetic diseases; Gene therapy): 3 applications (10.7%)
C12N15/907 (MICROORGANISMS OR ENZYMES; COMPOSITIONS THEREOF; PROPAGATING, PRESERVING, OR MAINTAINING MICROORGANISMS; MUTATION OR GENETIC ENGINEERING; CULTURE MEDIA (microbiological testing media): 3 applications (10.7%)
C12N15/11 (DNA or RNA fragments; Modified forms thereof (DNA or RNA not used in recombinant technology,): 3 applications (10.7%)
A01P21/00 (Plant growth regulators): 2 applications (7.1%)

Global Innovation Landscape

Innovation in Biotechnology spans multiple countries:

US: 51 inventors (47.2%)
CN: 32 inventors (29.6%)
DE: 7 inventors (6.5%)
IL: 4 inventors (3.7%)
PT: 4 inventors (3.7%)
JP: 3 inventors (2.8%)
NO: 2 inventors (1.9%)
KR: 2 inventors (1.9%)
NL: 2 inventors (1.9%)
CH: 1 inventors (0.9%)

The United States accounts for 47.2% of inventors in Biotechnology, showing significant but not dominant innovation activity.

Industry Collaborations

Notable collaborations in Biotechnology include:

Plant Protection Research Inst. of Guangdong... × Huizhou YinNong Technology Co., Ltd.: 1 joint applications
Plant Protection Research Inst. of Guangdong... × SOUTH CHINA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY: 1 joint applications
Plant Protection Research Inst. of Guangdong... × GUANGDONG BRANCH OF CHINA TOBACCO GEN. CO., LTD.: 1 joint applications
Huizhou YinNong Technology Co., Ltd. × SOUTH CHINA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY: 1 joint applications
Huizhou YinNong Technology Co., Ltd. × GUANGDONG BRANCH OF CHINA TOBACCO GEN. CO., LTD.: 1 joint applications

These collaborations represent 5 joint applications, indicating strong industry cooperation in Biotechnology.

Leading Inventors

Key inventors driving Biotechnology innovation:

Feng Zhang: 2 applications
Yushi ISHIBASHI: 1 applications
Chetphilin SURIYASAK: 1 applications
Norimitsu HAMAOKA: 1 applications
Qiyun YANG: 1 applications
Birun LIN: 1 applications
Zhengming LIN: 1 applications
Huifang SHEN: 1 applications
Kui TAN: 1 applications
Junrui MO: 1 applications

Recent Patent Applications

Representative Biotechnology patent applications from July 10 2025:

20250221355. ENVIRONMENTAL MEMORY SEED AND USE THEREOF

Applicant: KYUSHU UNIVERSITY, NATIONAL UNIVERSITY CORPORATION

Abstract: The object is to clarify the relationship between environmental stress and seed quality, and to improve the yield and quality of crop seeds by a novel method different from the conventional genetic en...

20250221414. BACILLUS VELEZENSIS DRY SUSPENDING AGENT AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF

Applicant: Plant Protection Research Inst. of Guangdong..., Huizhou YinNong Technology Co., Ltd., SOUTH CHINA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, GUANGDONG BRANCH OF CHINA TOBACCO GEN. CO., LTD.

Abstract: The present disclosure belongs to the field of biotechnology. A

20250221417. SYMBIOTIC FUNGAL STRAIN FOR PROMOTING GERMINATION OF CREMASTRA GENUS PLANT SEEDS AND APPLICATION THEREOF

Applicant: WEST ANHUI UNIVERSITY

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of biotechnology and provides a symbiotic fungal strain for promoting germination of

20250222030. NK cells for Cell Therapy

Applicant: Oslo Universitetssykehus HF

Abstract: The present disclosure provides NK cells useful for therapy. A Natural Killer (NK)-cell includes nucleic acids for expressing an αβ T-cell Receptor (TCR), CD3ζ, CD3γ, CD3δ and CD3ε in its cell membran...

20250222134. COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OF GLYCOGEN STORAGE DISORDERS

Applicant: University of Connecticut

Abstract: Described herein are gene therapy treatments for glycogen storage disorders, the treatments comprising AAV vectors shown to express human glucose-6-phosphate transporter gene in the liver, kidney, and...

Market Implications

Innovation Intensity

The 28 applications indicate strong innovation activity in Biotechnology, reflecting sustained R&D investment and market development.

Competitive Landscape

Innovation in Biotechnology involves 33 organizations, indicating a highly competitive and diverse landscape with many players investing in R&D.

Technology Outlook

Emerging themes in Biotechnology patents include: gene, cell, cells, methods, with, suggesting future development in these areas.

The current patent activity level suggests Biotechnology is in a early development phase with emerging applications and technologies.

Related Technology Areas

Innovation in Biotechnology often intersects with other emerging technologies:

Augmented Reality: 5725 applications
Semiconductors: 1117 applications
Medical Devices: 195 applications
5G Technology: 145 applications
Generative AI: 99 applications
Renewable Energy: 83 applications
Cybersecurity: 70 applications
Autonomous Vehicles: 61 applications

Biotechnology patent applications on 2025-07-10