| # | Country | Total Patents | |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | United States | 17 | |
| #2 | WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) | 1 |
| # | Industry | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Biotechnology | |
| #2 | Foods and drinks | |
| #3 | Pharmaceuticals | |
| #4 | Organic fine chemistry | |
| #5 | Basic materials chemistry |
| # | Technology | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Fermentation | |
| #2 | Microorganisms | |
| #3 | Foods | |
| #4 | Enzymes | |
| #5 | Edible oils | |
| #6 | Medical preparations | |
| #7 | Therapeutic chemical compounds | |
| #8 | Specific use of cosmetics | |
| #9 | Refining | |
| #10 | Special foods |
| # | Name | Total Patents |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Ochiai Misa | 18 |
| #2 | Shimizu Sakayu | 3 |
| #3 | Noguchi Akio | 2 |
| #4 | Tokuda Hisanori | 2 |
| #5 | Nakao Masahiro | 2 |
| #6 | Sakuradani Eiji | 2 |
| #7 | Kawashima Hiroshi | 2 |
| #8 | Fukami Harukazu | 2 |
| #9 | Ogawa Jun | 1 |