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Amano Enzyme Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 93

% Expired Patents = 26.9

EPO Patents = 48

Trademarks = 6

Forward Citations = 123

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129 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Shotaro Yamaguchi (25 out of 36 patents)

Masamichi Okada (12 out of 12 patents)

Tetsuya Takahashi (9 out of 9 patents)

4. Satoru Ishihara (7 out of 7 patents)

5. Hitoshi Amano (7 out of 8 patents)

6. Kyoichi Nishio (6 out of 6 patents)

7. James F Jolly (6 out of 6 patents)

8. Keita Okuda (5 out of 5 patents)

9. Miho Nagaya (5 out of 5 patents)

10. Naoki Matsumoto (5 out of 28 patents)

11. Yukiko Hoshi (5 out of 5 patents)

12. Hirotaka Matsubara (5 out of 5 patents)

13. Akiko Matsunaga (5 out of 5 patents)

14. Kazunori Yoshida (4 out of 4 patents)

15. Manabu Kuroda (4 out of 4 patents)

Core Competencies:

Beta-Galactosidase

Modified Lipase

Protein Deamidating Enzyme

Enzymatic Methods

Microbial-Derived Chondroitin Sulfate

Intestinal Flora Improvement

Saccharide Oxidase

Transglutaminase

Oligosaccharides

Dairy Products

Flavor Modification

93 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12747435 - COLLAGENASE AGENT AND USE THEREOF (2026-09-29),

2. 12692521 - Method for producing fat/oil (2026-07-28),

3. 12630855 - POLYPEPTIDE HAVING ESTERIFICATION ACTIVITY FOR L-MENTHOL AND/OR HYDROLYZING ACTIVITY FOR L-MENTHOL ESTER (2026-05-19),

4. 12630807 - MODIFIED TRANSGLUTAMINASE (2026-05-19),

5. 12616231 - Heat coagulation gel strength regulating agent for egg white protein (2026-05-05),

6. 12599150 - Highly emulsifiable albumen hydrolysate (2026-04-14),

7. 12588686 - Method for producing modified pea protein (2026-03-31),

8. 12575583 - Method for producing stretching cheese substitute (2026-03-17),

9. 12371684 - Beta-galactosidase enzymes (2025-07-29),

10. 12344871 - Method for producing cysteine from glutathione (2025-07-01),

11. 11859222 - Beta-galactosidase enzymes (2024-01-02),

12. 11833192 - Method for improving intestinal flora (2023-12-05),

13. 11718837 - Lipase and uses of the same (2023-08-08),

14. 11685914 - Stabilised dry protein deamidase composition (2023-06-27),

15. 11555214 - Modified β-galactosidase (2023-01-17),

Company Overview

Amano Enzyme Inc., headquartered in Nagoya, Japan, specializes in enzyme technology, focusing on the development and manufacturing of a diverse range of enzymes. The company is recognized for its expertise in beta-galactosidase, modified lipase, and protein deamidating enzymes, among others. Amano Enzyme also explores innovative enzymatic methods and microbial-derived products, including chondroitin sulfate, aimed at enhancing intestinal flora and improving health outcomes. Their commitment to research and development positions them as a leader in the enzyme industry.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

93 Patents

#18 in Nagoya

#1,178 in Japan

#8,291 in the World

Amano Enzyme Inc.

Forward Citations = 123

129 inventors:

Shotaro Yamaguchi (25 out of 36 patents)

Masamichi Okada (12 out of 12 patents)

Tetsuya Takahashi (9 out of 9 patents)

4. Satoru Ishihara (7 out of 7 patents)

5. Hitoshi Amano (7 out of 8 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Amano Enzyme Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/amano-enzyme

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]

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