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A23C 2220/20

Treatment with microorganisms

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Biochemical treatment > Treatment with microorganisms

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  • A23C 2220/202 Genetic engineering of microorganisms used in dairy technology
  • A23C 2220/204 Use of bacteria which are encapsulated, entrapped or immobilised; Fermentation with these bacteria
  • A23C 2220/206 Slime forming bacteria; Exopolysaccharide or thickener producing bacteria, ropy cultures, so-called filant strains
  • A23C 2220/208 Fermentation of skim milk or milk and its addition in a small quantity to unfermented skim milk or milk, e.g. cheese milk; Addition of yoghurt to cheese milk

Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class A23, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. NESTLE CH 5,075
  2. NESTEC CH 3,916
  3. DSM IP ASSETS (DUTCH STATE MINES IP ASSETS) NL 2,558
  4. JIANGNAN UNIVERSITY 2,196
  5. SUNTORY HOLDINGS JP 2,133
  6. CJ CHEILJEDANG CORPORATION KR 1,842
  7. CARGILL US 1,708
  8. REPUBLIC OF KOREA (RURAL DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION) KR 1,341
  9. CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES 1,279
  10. MARS US 1,161