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RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL B.V.
RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL B.V. demonstrates a highly concentrated patent strategy, with an overwhelming 92.4% of its portfolio in New Plants / Plant Reproduction, which saw a significant surge in 2024 with a +79.3% YoY growth, despite a subsequent -26.9% decline in 2025. Surprisingly, while its core agriculture focus remains strong, the company also shows an emerging interest in Genetic & Microbiological Assays, which experienced a +60.0% YoY growth in 2025, suggesting a diversification into biotech-related diagnostics, although patenting in this area has seen a -50.0% decline so far in 2026.
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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.
172 US filings (since 2023) · 4 categories · 5 themes
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.
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.
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.
Innovative methods and materials for preparing soil blocks, treating water, enhancing plant media, or applying specialized treatments like plasma or frequency stimulation to improve plant growth and health.
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