Biotechnology patent applications on 4th September 2025
Biotechnology Patent Applications on 4th September 2025
Executive Summary
On 4th September 2025, 123 patent applications related to Biotechnology were published, representing 2.3% 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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- ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS INC: 2 applications (1.6% of Biotechnology patents)
- Intellia Therapeutics Inc: 2 applications (1.6% of Biotechnology patents)
- UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA: 2 applications (1.6% of Biotechnology patents)
- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc: 2 applications (1.6% of Biotechnology patents)
- Regenxbio Inc: 2 applications (1.6% of Biotechnology patents)
These 5 organizations account for 10 applications (8.1% 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): 22 applications (17.9%)
- C12N2750/14143 (MICROORGANISMS OR ENZYMES; COMPOSITIONS THEREOF; PROPAGATING, PRESERVING, OR MAINTAINING MICROORGANISMS; MUTATION OR GENETIC ENGINEERING; CULTURE MEDIA (microbiological testing media): 13 applications (10.6%)
- A61P35/00 (Antineoplastic agents): 11 applications (8.9%)
- 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): 10 applications (8.1%)
- C12N2310/315 (of the backbone): 10 applications (8.1%)
- C12N2310/20 (MICROORGANISMS OR ENZYMES; COMPOSITIONS THEREOF; PROPAGATING, PRESERVING, OR MAINTAINING MICROORGANISMS; MUTATION OR GENETIC ENGINEERING; CULTURE MEDIA (microbiological testing media): 10 applications (8.1%)
- C12Q1/6806 (Preparing nucleic acids for analysis, e.g. for polymerase chain reaction [PCR] assay (): 10 applications (8.1%)
- C12N2310/14 (MICROORGANISMS OR ENZYMES; COMPOSITIONS THEREOF; PROPAGATING, PRESERVING, OR MAINTAINING MICROORGANISMS; MUTATION OR GENETIC ENGINEERING; CULTURE MEDIA (microbiological testing media): 9 applications (7.3%)
- C12Q2600/156 (MEASURING OR TESTING PROCESSES INVOLVING ENZYMES, NUCLEIC ACIDS OR MICROORGANISMS (immunoassay): 8 applications (6.5%)
- A61K48/005 (Medicinal preparations containing genetic material which is inserted into cells of the living body to treat genetic diseases; Gene therapy): 8 applications (6.5%)
Global Innovation Landscape
Innovation in Biotechnology spans multiple countries:
- US: 255 inventors (50.2%)
- CN: 57 inventors (11.2%)
- KR: 56 inventors (11.0%)
- DE: 23 inventors (4.5%)
- FR: 22 inventors (4.3%)
- CA: 10 inventors (2.0%)
- CH: 10 inventors (2.0%)
- GB: 9 inventors (1.8%)
- IL: 9 inventors (1.8%)
- DK: 9 inventors (1.8%)
The US accounts for 50.2% of inventors in Biotechnology, showing significant but not dominant innovation activity.
Industry Collaborations
Notable collaborations in Biotechnology include:
- NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY × National Skin Centre (Singapore) Pte Ltd: 1 joint applications
- POSTECH Research and Business Development Foundation × Omniamed Co Ltd: 1 joint applications
- INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA SANTÉ ET DE LA RECHERCHE MÉDICALE × Centre National De La Recherche Scientifique (Cnrs): 1 joint applications
- INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA SANTÉ ET DE LA RECHERCHE MÉDICALE × Sorbonne Université: 1 joint applications
- Centre National De La Recherche Scientifique (Cnrs) × Sorbonne Université: 1 joint applications
These collaborations represent 5 joint applications, indicating emerging collaboration trends in Biotechnology.
Leading Inventors
Key inventors driving Biotechnology innovation:
- Kevin Fitzgerald of Brookline MA US: 2 applications
- Ruan Oliveira of Boston MA US: 2 applications
- Andrew Baik of Scarsdale NY US: 2 applications
- Bradley G. THOMPSON of Calgary CA: 2 applications
- Jiali YANG of Shanghai CN: 2 applications
- Xinglin YANG of Shanghai CN: 2 applications
- Qingrui YOU of Shanghai CN: 2 applications
- Guodong JIA of Shanghai CN: 2 applications
- Miron TOKARSKI of Brzeg PL: 2 applications
- Izabela PIELKA of Konopiska PL: 2 applications
Recent Patent Applications
Representative Biotechnology patent applications from 4th September 2025:
20250275512. Arugula Variety 'CN SROC 2520'
Applicant: Cn Seeds Ltd
Abstract: An arugula cultivar, designated ‘CN SROC 2520’ is disclosed. The invention relates to seeds of ‘CN SROC 2520’, plants and plant parts of ‘CN SROC 2520’, methods of producing an arugula plant by breeding with ‘CN SROC 2520’, arugula plants or plant parts derived from ‘CN SROC 2520’, including ‘CN SROC 2520’-derived seed(s) and plant(s) obtained through breeding or by introducing a transgene or mutation.
20250275540. USE OF PROTOPORPHYRINOGEN OXIDASE
Applicant: Beijing Dabeinong Biotechnology Co Ltd
Abstract: The present invention relates to use of protoporphyrinogen oxidase. A method for controlling weeds comprises applying a herbicide containing an effective dose of PPO inhibitor to a field with at least one transgenic plant. The transgenic plant has a polynucleotide sequence encoding protoporphyrinogen oxidase in a genome thereof, and has reduced plant damage and/or increased plant production compared to other plants that do not have a polynucleotide sequence encoding protoporphyrinogen oxidase. A...
20250275921. COMPOSITION FOR PREVENTING OR TREATING CANCER, CONTAINING LIPID NANOPARTICLES
Applicant: Enhancedbio Inc
Abstract: The present application relates to a composition for preventing or treating cancer, containing lipid nanoparticles. A pharmaceutical composition according to one embodiment has excellent biocompatibility, can deliver gene therapeutic agents and the like with high efficiency, thereby having excellent cancer prevention or treatment effects, and has excellent cancer prevention or treatment effects even if used in combination with anticancer agents and/or radiation therapy.
20250275931. TOPICAL PATCH COMPOSITION FOR TARGETED SIRNA NANOPLEX DELIVERY AND GENE THERAPIES AND METHOD OF MAKING AND USE THEREOF
Applicant: NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY, National Skin Centre (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Abstract: Provided herein is a dissolvable microneedle patch comprising a tip portion, wherein the tip portion comprises a nanoplex formed from a positively charged biopolymer which incorporates a cell targeting moiety and a siRNA. In one embodiment, the positively charged biopolymer is formed from gelatin and tyramine, the cell targeting moiety is gelatin, and the siRNA is siSPARC. Also provided herein is the use of the dissolvable microneedle patch in therapy, specifically in the treatment of a skin con...
20250275999. HIGH PURITY RNA COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR PREPARATION THEREOF
Applicant: ModernaTX Inc
Abstract: The invention relates to improved RNA compositions for use in therapeutic applications. The RNA compositions are particularly suited for use in human therapeutic application (e.g., in RNA therapeutics). The RNA compositions are made by improved processes, in particular, improved in vitro-transcription (IVT) processes. The invention also relates to methods for producing and purifying RNA (e.g, therapeutic RNAs), as well as methods for using the RNA compositions and therapeutic applications thereo...
Market Implications
Innovation Intensity
With 123 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 132 organizations, indicating a highly competitive and diverse landscape with many players investing in R&D.
Technology Outlook
Emerging themes in Biotechnology patents include: methods, acid, nucleic, with, comprising, 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: 327 applications
- Semiconductors: 311 applications
- Cybersecurity: 219 applications
- Renewable Energy: 142 applications
- Internet of Things: 130 applications
- 5G Technology: 130 applications
- Generative AI: 129 applications
- Environmental Tech: 122 applications