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Tokyo, Japan

Kazuharu Koga

This inventor holds 6 USPTO granted patents and 1 EPO patent. Top assignee: Japan Tobacco Inc.. Active years: 2009-2023.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Kazuharu Koga. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/kazuharu-koga

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 6

% Patents Active = 50.0

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.4

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 28(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Oyama, JP (2009)
  • Tokyo, JP (2013 - 2023)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal6 out of 1,067 
 
Japan Tobacco Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 2009-2023

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6 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 11659807 - Virus-resistant tobacco and breeding method therefor (2023-05-30),
2. 10400251 - Virus-resistant tobacco and method for creating same (2019-09-03),
3. 8383390 - Bacteria that reduce content of heavy metals in plant (2013-02-26),
4. 7556046 - Method of reducing nitrosamines content in tobacco leaves (2009-07-07),
5. 7549426 - Method of reducing nitrite and/or nitrosamine in tobacco leaves using microorganism having denitrifying ability (2009-06-23),
6. 7549425 - Method of reducing nitrosamine content in tobacco leaves (2009-06-23),

Title: Kazuharu Koga: Innovator in Virus-Resistant Tobacco

Introduction

Kazuharu Koga is a prominent inventor based in Tokyo, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of agricultural biotechnology, particularly in developing virus-resistant tobacco. With a total of 6 patents to his name, Koga's work is paving the way for advancements in crop resilience.

Latest Patents

Koga's latest patents focus on creating tobacco that is resistant to viral infections. One of his notable inventions is a method that involves producing a translation initiation factor eIF(iso)4E protein that is non-functional with respect to a virus. This method also includes suppressing the expression of the eIF(iso)4E gene. Another patent describes a virus-resistant tobacco that includes a mutation in the eIF(iso)4E gene, which results in the production of a non-functional protein or a significant reduction in gene expression compared to wild-type tobacco.

Career Highlights

Kazuharu Koga is associated with Japan Tobacco Inc., where he continues to innovate and develop solutions for agricultural challenges. His work has garnered attention for its potential impact on the tobacco industry and crop protection strategies.

Collaborations

Koga collaborates with notable colleagues such as Satoshi Katsuya and Yoshimitsu Takakura. Their combined expertise contributes to the advancement of research in the field of biotechnology.

Conclusion

Kazuharu Koga's innovative work in developing virus-resistant tobacco showcases his commitment to enhancing agricultural resilience. His contributions are vital for the future of crop protection and sustainability.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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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