| # | Country | Total Patents | |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Japan | 8 | |
| #2 | United States | 2 | |
| #3 | China | 1 |
| # | Industry | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pharmaceuticals | |
| #2 | Biotechnology | |
| #3 | Optics | |
| #4 | Foods and drinks |
| # | Technology | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Therapeutic chemical compounds | |
| #2 | Medical preparations | |
| #3 | Enzymes | |
| #4 | Microorganisms | |
| #5 | Peptides | |
| #6 | Nonlinear optics | |
| #7 | Optical systems |
| # | Name | Total Patents |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Schmidt Richard A | 8 |
| #2 | Holers V Michael | 2 |
| #3 | Thurman Joshua M | 2 |
| #4 | Sharp Gary D | 1 |
| #5 | Johnson Kristina M | 1 |