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Suntory Limited

USPTO Granted Patents = 439

% Expired Patents = 6.2

CIPO Patents = 9

Trademarks = 17

Forward Citations = 4,481

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518 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Kengo Akimoto (28 out of 42 patents)

Toshio Tatsuoka (28 out of 30 patents)

Sakayu Shimizu (22 out of 73 patents)

4. Akira Mizuno (21 out of 28 patents)

5. Takaharu Tanaka (18 out of 22 patents)

6. Hajime Yoshizumi (18 out of 18 patents)

7. Ushio Sakazaki (17 out of 158 patents)

8. Makoto Shibata (17 out of 23 patents)

9. Norio Inomata (17 out of 23 patents)

10. Naoki Higuchi (17 out of 17 patents)

11. Masaki Hashimoto (16 out of 45 patents)

12. Harukazu Fukami (16 out of 50 patents)

13. Hisayuki Matsuo (15 out of 32 patents)

14. Shoji Tanaka (15 out of 29 patents)

15. Yasuyuki Murakami (15 out of 71 patents)

Core Competencies:

Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids

Lipid Compositions

Fermentation Processes

Beverage Production

Genetic Engineering

Immunoregulation

Yeast Cultivation

Essential Oils

439 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7538238 - Production method of oil or fat containing polyunsaturated fatty acid-containing triglyceride (2009-05-26),

2. 7514597 - Glycosyltransferase gene (2009-04-07),

3. 7514244 - Lipid and food compositions containing docosahexaenoic acid and docosapentaenoic acid (2009-04-07),

4. 7501274 - Lactic acid bacteria with immunoregulating activities (2009-03-10),

5. 7493795 - Gas detection method and gas detection apparatus (2009-02-24),

6. D576491 - Bottle (2008-09-09),

7. 7418983 - Beverage dispenser and alarm device for beverage dispenser (2008-09-02),

8. 7381706 - Gonadotropin-releasing hormone, precursor peptides thereof and genes encoding the same (2008-06-03),

9. 7371810 - Tachykinin peptides, precursor peptides thereof and genes encoding the same (2008-05-13),

10. 7365164 - Screening method for genes of brewing yeast (2008-04-29),

11. 7318942 - Heat sterilized milk-added coffee beverage and method of suppressing precipitates in same (2008-01-15),

12. 7316823 - Processed mango juice and beverage containing it (2008-01-08),

13. D556044 - Bottle (2007-11-27),

14. 7288245 - Composition having immunoregulating activities (2007-10-30),

15. 7282577 - Proteins having hemolytic activity and genes encoding the protein (2007-10-16),

Company Overview

Suntory Limited, headquartered in Osaka, Japan, is a prominent player in the food technology sector, specializing in the development and production of beverages and food products. The company focuses on innovative processes involving polyunsaturated fatty acids, lipid compositions, and fermentation techniques. Suntory is also engaged in advanced research areas such as genetic engineering, immunoregulation, and yeast cultivation, contributing to the enhancement of flavor profiles and nutritional value in its offerings. Its commitment to quality and sustainability positions it as a leader in the global food and beverage industry.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

439 Patents

#49 in Osaka

#417 in Japan

#2,166 in the World

Suntory Limited

Forward Citations = 4,481

518 inventors:

Kengo Akimoto (28 out of 42 patents)

Toshio Tatsuoka (28 out of 30 patents)

Sakayu Shimizu (22 out of 73 patents)

4. Akira Mizuno (21 out of 28 patents)

5. Takaharu Tanaka (18 out of 22 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Suntory Limited. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/suntory

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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