Biotechnology patent applications on 14th August 2025
Biotechnology Patent Applications on 14th August 2025
Executive Summary
On 14th August 2025, 127 patent applications related to Biotechnology were published, representing 2.0% 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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- Monsanto Technology LLC: 9 applications (7.1% of Biotechnology patents)
- Stine Seed Farm Inc: 9 applications (7.1% of Biotechnology patents)
- 10x Genomics Inc: 7 applications (5.5% of Biotechnology patents)
- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc: 3 applications (2.4% of Biotechnology patents)
- Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation: 3 applications (2.4% of Biotechnology patents)
These 5 organizations account for 31 applications (24.4% 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:
- C12Q2600/156 (MEASURING OR TESTING PROCESSES INVOLVING ENZYMES, NUCLEIC ACIDS OR MICROORGANISMS (immunoassay): 23 applications (18.1%)
- C12N15/86 (MICROORGANISMS OR ENZYMES; COMPOSITIONS THEREOF; PROPAGATING, PRESERVING, OR MAINTAINING MICROORGANISMS; MUTATION OR GENETIC ENGINEERING; CULTURE MEDIA (microbiological testing media): 18 applications (14.2%)
- C12N2310/20 (MICROORGANISMS OR ENZYMES; COMPOSITIONS THEREOF; PROPAGATING, PRESERVING, OR MAINTAINING MICROORGANISMS; MUTATION OR GENETIC ENGINEERING; CULTURE MEDIA (microbiological testing media): 15 applications (11.8%)
- C12Q1/6895 (involving nucleic acids): 14 applications (11.0%)
- C12Q1/6869 (Methods for sequencing): 11 applications (8.7%)
- 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): 11 applications (8.7%)
- C12N9/22 (MICROORGANISMS OR ENZYMES; COMPOSITIONS THEREOF; PROPAGATING, PRESERVING, OR MAINTAINING MICROORGANISMS; MUTATION OR GENETIC ENGINEERING; CULTURE MEDIA (microbiological testing media): 11 applications (8.7%)
- C12N15/11 (DNA or RNA fragments; Modified forms thereof (DNA or RNA not used in recombinant technology,): 11 applications (8.7%)
- C12Q1/6883 (for diseases caused by alterations of genetic material): 10 applications (7.9%)
- C12Q1/6874 (involving nucleic acid arrays, e.g. sequencing by hybridisation): 10 applications (7.9%)
Global Innovation Landscape
Innovation in Biotechnology spans multiple countries:
- US: 289 inventors (67.2%)
- CN: 34 inventors (7.9%)
- KR: 26 inventors (6.0%)
- DE: 14 inventors (3.3%)
- SE: 12 inventors (2.8%)
- JP: 8 inventors (1.9%)
- CA: 8 inventors (1.9%)
- GB: 7 inventors (1.6%)
- FR: 7 inventors (1.6%)
- IL: 6 inventors (1.4%)
The US accounts for 67.2% of inventors in Biotechnology, indicating strong domestic innovation leadership.
Industry Collaborations
Notable collaborations in Biotechnology include:
- Monsanto Technology LLC × Stine Seed Farm Inc: 9 joint applications
- SEOUL NATIONAL UNIVERSITY R&DB FOUNDATION × Brain & Beyonds Co Ltd: 1 joint applications
- Board of Regents The University of Texas System × Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited: 1 joint applications
- Intellia Therapeutics Inc × Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc: 1 joint applications
- The University of Tokyo × Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (Warf): 1 joint applications
These collaborations represent 13 joint applications, indicating moderate industry cooperation in Biotechnology.
Leading Inventors
Key inventors driving Biotechnology innovation:
- William H. Eby of Panora IA US: 9 applications
- Hyun Ho KIM of Seoul KR: 3 applications
- Dong Hyun KIM of Seoul KR: 3 applications
- Hyun Sook KIM of Seoul KR: 3 applications
- Sun Hee LEE of Gyeonggi-do KR: 2 applications
- Joon Hyun PARK of Gyeonggi-do KR: 2 applications
- Racey Padilla of Vernon TX US: 1 applications
- Yigal COHEN of Kiryat Ono IL: 1 applications
- Yariv BEN NAIM of Yehud IL: 1 applications
- Christof STOLL of Berkel en Rodenrijs NL: 1 applications
Recent Patent Applications
Representative Biotechnology patent applications from 14th August 2025:
20250255238. TRITICALE CULTIVAR APT1425621
Applicant: Legacy Seeds Acquisition Co 1 Llc
Abstract: A triticale variety, designated APT1425621, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of triticale cultivar APT1425621, to the plants of triticale APT1425621, and to methods for producing a triticale plant produced by crossing the cultivar APT1425621 with itself or another triticale variety. The invention also relates to methods for producing a triticale plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic triticale plants and plant parts produced by those...
20250255239. NOVEL MARKERS COMBINATION IN SWEET BASIL FOR DISEASE RESISTANCES
Applicant: Bar-Ilan University
Abstract: The present invention discloses a disease resistant cultivated basil plant and/or seed comprising a genomic sequence having an introgressed basil downy mildew (BDM) resistance or tolerance associated haplotype derived from
20250255240. SOYBEAN CULTIVAR 22080706
Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC, Stine Seed Farm Inc
Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 22080706 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 22080706, to the plants of soybean cultivar 22080706, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 22080706, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 22080706. 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...
20250255248. SOYBEAN CULTIVAR 26190173
Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC, Stine Seed Farm Inc
Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 26190173 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 26190173, to the plants of soybean cultivar 26190173, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 26190173, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 26190173. 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...
20250255249. SOYBEAN CULTIVAR 21120238
Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC, Stine Seed Farm Inc
Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 21120238 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 21120238, to the plants of soybean cultivar 21120238, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 21120238, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 21120238. 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...
Market Implications
Innovation Intensity
With 127 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 118 organizations, indicating a highly competitive and diverse landscape with many players investing in R&D.
Technology Outlook
Emerging themes in Biotechnology patents include: methods, soybean, relates, cultivar, nucleic, 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:
- Medical Devices: 437 applications
- Semiconductors: 409 applications
- 5G Technology: 229 applications
- Cybersecurity: 225 applications
- Internet of Things: 171 applications
- Generative AI: 165 applications
- Renewable Energy: 162 applications
- Environmental Tech: 133 applications