LHCl also has a high cost structure, by having numerous facilities and employees. Although this characteristic can be considered as strength that the company possesses over its smaller rivals and in order to achieve a greater market share, this could be a potential weakness in terms of reacting rapidly to strategic market changes. The company also has insufficient patent protection. Protecting the company's formulas and ingredients in creating products is an advantage over competitors. This provides differentiation for the Oishi brand over other brands in the market.