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Columbia, MD, United States of America

Martek Biosciences Corporation

USPTO Granted Patents = 124

% Expired Patents = 66.1

CIPO Patents = 29

EPO Patents = 10

Trademarks = 14

Forward Citations = 3,403

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87 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

James George Metz (56 out of 89 patents)

William Robert Barclay (54 out of 87 patents)

Craig A Weaver (37 out of 43 patents)

4. James H Flatt (33 out of 35 patents)

5. Jerry Kuner (21 out of 31 patents)

6. Ross E Zirkle (17 out of 55 patents)

7. Craig M Ruecker (13 out of 19 patents)

8. George T Veeder, Iii (13 out of 19 patents)

9. Paul Warren Behrens (10 out of 38 patents)

10. Jon Milton Hansen (10 out of 35 patents)

11. Kirk Emil Apt (10 out of 45 patents)

12. James Casey Lippmeier (9 out of 25 patents)

13. Don Dimasi (9 out of 16 patents)

14. Peter J Mirrasoul (9 out of 14 patents)

15. Tatsuo Kaneko (9 out of 13 patents)

Core Competencies:

Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids

Lipid Extraction

Microbial Production

PUFA Polyketide Synthase

Eukaryotic Microbes

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Thraustochytrids

DHA Production

Carotene Synthase

Fermentation Processes

Fatty Acid Compositions

Hydrolysate Production

124 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 8221809 - Encapsulated labile compound compositions and methods of making the same (2012-07-17),

2. 8216812 - Enhanced production of lipids containing polyenoic fatty acid by very high density cultures of eukaryotic microbes in fermentors (2012-07-10),

3. 8207363 - Thraustochytrids, fatty acid compositions, and methods of making and uses thereof (2012-06-26),

4. 8206956 - Enhanced production of lipids containing polyenoic fatty acid by very high density cultures of eukaryotic microbes in fermentors (2012-06-26),

5. 8187846 - Enhanced production of lipids containing polyenoic fatty acid by very high density cultures of eukaryotic microbes in fermentors (2012-05-29),

6. 8187845 - Enhanced production of lipids containing polyenoic fatty acid by very high density cultures of eukaryotic microbes in fermentors (2012-05-29),

7. 8133706 - Enhanced production of lipids containing polyenoic fatty acid by very high density cultures of eukaryotic microbes in fermentors (2012-03-13),

8. 8129172 - Process for the heterotrophic production of microbial products with high concentrations of omega-3 highly unsaturated fatty acids (2012-03-06),

9. 8124385 - Enhanced production of lipids containing polyenoic fatty acid by very high density cultures of eukaryotic microbes in fermentors (2012-02-28),

10. 8124384 - Enhanced production of lipids containing polyenoic fatty acid by very high density cultures of eukaryotic microbes in fermentors (2012-02-28),

11. 8048652 - Biomass hydrolysate and uses and production thereof (2011-11-01),

12. 8039030 - Microwaveable popcorn and methods of making (2011-10-18),

13. 8034391 - Polyunsaturated fatty acid-containing oil product and uses and production thereof (2011-10-11),

14. 8012354 - Extraction and winterization of lipids from oilseed and microbial sources (2011-09-06),

15. 8008061 - Trophic conversion of obligate phototrophic algae through metabolic engineering (2011-08-30),

Company Overview

Martek Biosciences Corporation, based in Columbia, MD, specializes in the development and production of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), particularly omega-3 fatty acids. The company focuses on innovative lipid extraction methods and microbial production techniques, leveraging eukaryotic microbes such as thraustochytrids for efficient DHA production. Martek's expertise in PUFA polyketide synthase positions it as a leader in the biotechnology sector, contributing to advancements in nutrition and health through its specialized fatty acid products.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

124 Patents

#3 in Columbia, MD

#27 in Maryland

#3,128 in US

#6,464 in the World

Columbia, MD, United States of America

Martek Biosciences Corporation

Forward Citations = 3,403

87 inventors:

James George Metz (56 out of 89 patents)

William Robert Barclay (54 out of 87 patents)

Craig A Weaver (37 out of 43 patents)

4. James H Flatt (33 out of 35 patents)

5. Jerry Kuner (21 out of 31 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Martek Biosciences Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/martek-biosciences

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