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February 21, 2025
Kaiseraugst (Switzerland), Maastricht (Netherlands), February 21, 2025
dsm-firmenich, innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, has been recognized as one of the world’s most innovative companies in the LexisNexis 2025 Innovation Momentum Report. The report highlights the 100 global companies driving forward innovation across industries, with dsm-firmenich named as a "Top 100 Global Innovator".
The LexisNexis Intellectual Property Solutions evaluates approximately 16 million global patent families to identify companies demonstrating outstanding innovation momentum. This year’s analysis underscores the increasing influence of Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things in accelerating breakthrough advancements, alongside the growing role of cross-industry collaborations in unlocking innovation potential.
With over 16,000 patents across approximately 2,600 patent families, dsm-firmenich strategically manages its intellectual property portfolio to protect and maximize the value of its innovations. This ensures a competitive edge in key markets, and enables the company to help its customers deliver what consumers want, what they collectively need, and what the planet demands.
Sarah Reisinger, Chief Science & Research Officer at dsm-firmenich commented: “dsm-firmenich continues to be recognized as one of the world's most innovative companies. Our inclusion on this list is testament to the exceptional efforts of our IP team and the groundbreaking work being done across the business units and innovation team. We are not just keeping pace with innovation, we are setting the standard and driving the future of nutrition, health, and beauty.”
In 2024, dsm-firmenich made 164 new first-patent publications, reinforcing its leadership in cutting-edge research and development. As the company continues to lead through innovation, it remains committed to shaping the future through world-class science.
The full report is available for download at: https://www.lexisnexisip.com/innovation-momentum-report
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About dsm-firmenich
As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss company with dual headquarters in Kaiseraugst, Switzerland and Maastricht, Netherlands, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life every day, everywhere, for billions of people. www.dsm-firmenich.com
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