Company patents
CERES, INC.
CERES, INC.'s patent strategy reveals a surprising and significant decline across its core technology areas, with its dominant 'Peptides & Proteins' category, representing 62.7% of its portfolio, experiencing a sharp 70.6% drop in patenting activity in 2025 and an 80.0% decline so far in 2026. This trend is mirrored in 'Genetic & Microbiological Assays' and 'Foods & Beverages,' both showing substantial year-over-year decreases, suggesting a broad shift away from new patent filings across its previously active sectors.
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.
67 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.
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.
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.
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.
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