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A23C 9/123

using only microorganisms of the genus lactobacteriaceae; Yoghurt (A23C9/13 takes precedence)

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Milk preparations; Milk powder or milk powder preparations (mixtures of whey with milk products or milk components A23C21/06; preservation of milk or milk preparations A23B11/10) > Fermented milk preparations; Treatment using microorganisms or enzymes > using only microorganisms of the genus lactobacteriaceae; Yoghurt (A23C9/13 takes precedence)

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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