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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Nov 3 2026
193 Patents
#1 in Hoersholm
#25 in Denmark
#4,362 in the World
Chr. Hansen A/s
Forward Citations = 466
266 inventors:
Chr. Hansen A/s
Calculating rank
% Expired Patents = 13.0
CIPO Patents = 10
EPO Patents = 144
Trademarks = 93
Forward Citations = 466
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266 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):
Johannes Maarten Van Den Brink (22 out of 26 patents)
Thomas Janzen (19 out of 20 patents)
Kim Ib Soerensen (18 out of 18 patents)
4. Martin Lund (13 out of 13 patents)
5. Eric Johansen (13 out of 14 patents)
6. Patrick Derkx (10 out of 10 patents)
7. Inge Helmer Knap (10 out of 21 patents)
8. Jonas Jacobsen (9 out of 9 patents)
9. Christian Jaeckel (9 out of 9 patents)
10. Tina Hornbaek (9 out of 9 patents)
11. Ditte Ellegaard Christiansen (8 out of 8 patents)
12. Iben Jeppesen (7 out of 7 patents)
13. Stefan Jennewein (7 out of 40 patents)
14. Sofie Saerens (6 out of 8 patents)
15. Jan Hendrik Swiegers (6 out of 7 patents)
Core Competencies:
Lactic Acid Bacteria
Human Milk Oligosaccharides
Fermented Milk Products
Probiotic Strains
Cheese Production
Sialylated Saccharides
Texturizing Properties
Bacillus Strains
Lactase Enzymes
Fermentation Processes
Microbial Hosts
Antifungal Activity
193 patents:
Company Overview
Chr. Hansen A/S is a global leader in the development and production of natural ingredients, specializing in lactic acid bacteria and their applications in food and health. The company focuses on innovative solutions for fermented milk products, cheese production, and probiotic strains, enhancing the nutritional value and sensory properties of food. With a strong emphasis on research in human milk oligosaccharides and sialylated saccharides, Chr. Hansen aims to improve health outcomes through its advanced biotechnological expertise.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.
IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Chr. Hansen A/s. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/chr-hansen-a-s
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]
10 patents (CIPO):
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]
144 patents (EPO):
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]