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A Spotlight on Innovation: The World's Top Biotech Startups
In the dynamic field of biotechnology, a new generation of companies is pushing scientific boundaries to address global challenges in health, agriculture, and industry. A recent analysis by LexisNexis Intellectual Property Solutions, utilizing the PatentSight+ platform, has identified ten startups leading this charge based on the strength and quality of their patent portfolios, as measured by the proprietary Patent Asset Index. This metric evaluates portfolio size alongside the technological value and global reach of protected inventions.
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Orna Therapeutics
Mammoth Biosciences
Pairwise
ElevateBio
Hangzhou DAC
Manus
Pivot Bio
Abogen Biosciences
Arbor Biotechnologies
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