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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

New Crop & Ornamental Varieties

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.

New Plants / Plant Reproduction
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137since 2023
-29.8%YoY
Plant Disease & Pest Resistance

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.

New Plants / Plant Reproduction
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93since 2023
-45.5%YoY
Plant Genetic Transformation

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.

New Plants / Plant Reproduction
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76since 2023
0.0%YoY
Plant Molecular Marker Systems

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.

New Plants / Plant Reproduction
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15since 2023
+20.0%YoY
Advanced Cultivation Media

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.

Horticulture & Forestry
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3since 2023
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