Meiji saw the highest growth of 182% in patent filings and 142% in grants in October in Q4 2023. Compared to Q3 2023, Q4 2023 saw an increase in patent filings by 182% and grants by 142%. GlobalData’s DataBook provides a comprehensive analysis of Meiji’s patent filings and grants. Buy the databook here.

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Meiji has been focused on protecting inventions in Japan(JP) with 26 publications in Q4 2023

The Japan(JP) Patent Office dominates the patent filings and grants with nearly 27% filings and 54% grants. The Japan(JP), United States(US), World Intellectual Property Organization(WIPO), and China(CN) patent Office are among the top ten patent offices where Meiji is filings its patents. Among the top granted patent authorities, Meiji has 54% of its grants in Japan(JP), 12% in Australia(AU) and 8% in United States(US).

Patents related to health & wellness and meat & seafood alternatives lead Meiji's portfolio

Meiji has the highest number of patents in health & wellness followed by, meat & seafood alternatives and rare diseases. For health & wellness, nearly 43% of patents were filed and 33% of patents were granted in Q4 2023.

Food related patents lead Meiji portfolio followed by fermented milk, and milk & dairy

Meiji has highest number of patents in food followed by fermented milk, milk & dairy, dairy & soy food, and cheese. For food, nearly 12% of patents were filed and 15% of patents were granted in Q4 2023.

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