Company patents
CERES, INC.
CERES, INC. exhibits a surprising patent strategy, with its dominant "Peptides & Proteins" category, representing 62.1% of its portfolio, showing a significant decline in patenting activity, including an 80.0% year-over-year drop in 2026 (so far). This shift is mirrored across other categories like "Genetic & Microbiological Assays" and "Foods & Beverages," both experiencing 100.0% declines in 2026, suggesting a broad de-prioritization of patenting across its core areas.
Patent Trend by Technology Area
Yearly patent publications since 2023
Product themes
Product-level themes inferred from filings since 2023, with category chips showing where each theme appears. Select a theme to filter the patents below.
66 US filings (since 2023) · 4 categories · 5 themes
Methods and compositions for introducing, modifying, or expressing foreign genetic material within plant cells to confer new traits, produce novel compounds, or enhance existing characteristics.
Utilization of specific DNA sequences (markers) to identify, select, or characterize plant varieties or traits, enabling more efficient breeding, quality control, and intellectual property protection.
Methods and compositions for developing new protein sources (e.g., microbial, plant-based blends) or utilizing controlled fermentation processes to create novel food products, improve nutritional profiles, or enhance specific characteristics like texture or flavor.
Engineering or breeding plants to exhibit enhanced resistance or tolerance to pathogens (fungi, bacteria, viruses) or pests, often involving the identification and introduction of specific resistance genes or genomic regions.
Development and characterization of novel plant varieties or cultivars, including field crops, vegetables, fruits, and ornamental plants, focusing on improved agronomic performance, aesthetic qualities, or specific product characteristics.
Patents
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