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IP Management

Clear and customer-focused IP management

Innovation creates value and effective intellectual property (IP) management protects it

As an experienced research and development partner, we regularly create novel technologies, methods, and products. We ensure that the technologies used in our products and customer projects are appropriately protected and available for their intended application.

Throughout development, we advise our customers on protecting and managing project-related inventions. Our open and transparent IP policy ensures that innovations created in joint projects remain accessible and commercially usable for our customers. 

By agreeing on ownership and usage rights early in the collaboration, we provide clarity, reduce risk, and keep the focus on successful development and commercialization.

 

Further integrated services: 

Case Study
Case Study: Discovery of novel CRISPR nucleases

How we found an alternative genome-editing platform for engineering industrial strains

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Case Study
Case Study: Developing a High-Performance Enzyme for Industrial Biocatalysis

This case study shows how we took a holistic approach and combined technologies to provide a more efficient enzyme tailored to the needs of a specific industrial application.

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28 Aug 2026
Why We Are Your Contract Development & Manufacturing Organization

It's more than just experience and knowledge

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28 Aug 2026
The Enzyme Opportunities Behind Three Major Food Trends

Alternative proteins continue to attract significant investment, precision fermentation is gaining commercial momentum, and consumer demand for health-focused products remains central to food and beverage development.

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27 Aug 2026
Strategic Partnership Expands Opportunities for Enzyme Innovation

Deep-sea metagenomes provide access to unique genetic diversity for pharmaceutical, food, feed, beverage and other industrial applications

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Technical News
Microbial fermentation of industrial side streams: a pathway to sustainability and innovation

Side streams can be transformed into innovative products: An example from the wine industry

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18 Aug 2026
The Enzymes Behind Every Great Brew

From maximising extract and improving lauter performance to supporting yeast health, clarity and shelf stability, enzymes quietly solve some of the brewing industry’s toughest challenges.

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Technical News
From Target Definition to Validated Enzyme Candidates in Less Time

Accelerate enzyme discovery with the MetXtra™ technology platform and pave the way for your breakthrough in industrial biocatalysis

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Case Study
Case Study: Efficient Bioprocess Design Drives Enzyme Development for Pharma Applications

It can be difficult to produce CRISPR nucleases for use as RNPs. This case study demonstrates how we found a solution.

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Technical News
Accelerate Enzyme Development with Directed Enzyme Panels

Finding the right enzyme quickly with our directed enzyme panels.

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Technical News
End-to-end enzyme development - A better way to innovate

When every stage of enzyme development is connected, innovation moves faster, risks are reduced, and better outcomes become possible.

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7 Jul 2026
Addressing the Nagoya Protocol and Access Benefit sharing

Implications for metagenomics, microbial strain collections, and enzyme discovery using digital sequence information

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