The face of healthcare is changing rapidly through breakthrough innovations in the bioinformatics domain, as evidenced by 60391 patents filed in the US between 2003 and 2018. Our analysis of this patent data set identified three key areas driving advancements: Patient Data Analysis, Computational Biomodeling and Analysis of Gene Expression.
Also, the United States of America emerged as the leading contributor in research and development, while top companies included Philips, Siemens and IBM.
Additionally, the analysis revealed key inventors like Wood Lowell L, Hyde Roderick A and Leuthardt Eric Cas significant players in shaping the future of bioinformatics research and applications.
This report dives into the fascinating world of bioinformatics patents published in the US. We’ll meet the innovators shaping the future, explore the technical marvels hidden within patents, the patent filing trend. Stay tuned to read other insights on Bioinformatics!
This analysis is based on published US patent data from 2007-2018. Interested in the updated analysis?
What is the patent filing trend in Bioinformatics?
The table below provides the number of applications filed and the number of patents granted from the year 2011 to 2022.
| Year | Applications Filed in Bioinformatics Industry | Patents Granted in Bioinformatics Industry |
| 2018 | 11 | 4550 |
| 2017 | 1277 | 4207 |
| 2016 | 3279 | 3330 |
| 2015 | 5181 | 3192 |
| 2014 | 5602 | 3295 |
| 2013 | 6114 | 2722 |
| 2012 | 5416 | 2204 |
| 2011 | 5040 | 1654 |
| 2010 | 4548 | 832 |
| 2009 | 4468 | 225 |
| 2008 | 4670 | 52 |
Technology Overview of Bioinformatics Patents
Bioinformatics patents span a wide spectrum of technological categorizations, ranging from Computational Evolutionary Biology, Patient Data Analysis to Structural Bioinformatics.
Evolution of Bioinformatics Technology: 2003-2018
The chart below showcases the technology through the years 2003 to 2018 for the Bioinformatics Industry
Key companies filing patents in Bioinformatics
The chart below showcases the top 15 companies actively involved in research and development in Bioinformatics industry.
Technology Overview
The table below shows the number of patents assigned to the top 25 companies involved in the Bioinformatics industry.
| Companies Name | Patent Count |
| Philips | 945 |
| Siemens | 925 |
| IBM | 921 |
| General Electric | 626 |
| Roche | 548 |
| Microsoft | 486 |
| Samsung | 480 |
| Pioneer | 424 |
| Medtronic | 381 |
| Cerner Innovation | 306 |
| 300 | |
| US Dept. Of Health And Human Services | 282 |
| Amazon | 273 |
| Fujifilm | 252 |
| JPMorgan Chase Bank | 233 |
| Sony | 231 |
| Cisco | 227 |
| Life Technologies | 224 |
| Canon | 216 |
| Monsanto | 212 |
| Hitachi | 208 |
| Fujitsu | 205 |
| Meta Platforms | 201 |
| BASF | 199 |
| Toshiba | 198 |
Who are the leading innovators in Bioinformatics?
The table below shows the number of patents assigned to the top 25 inventors involved in technological innovations and solutions in the Bioinformatics industry.
| Inventors Name | Patent Count |
| Wood Lowell L | 186 |
| Hyde Roderick A | 164 |
| Leuthardt Eric C | 125 |
| Comaniciu Dorin | 112 |
| Jung Edward K Y | 96 |
| Sweeney Elizabeth A | 88 |
| Ishikawa Muriel Y | 72 |
| Georgescu Bogdan | 70 |
| Myhrvold Nathan P | 68 |
| Levien Royce A | 63 |
| Lord Robert W | 60 |
| Mansi Tommaso | 59 |
| Malamud Mark A | 57 |
| Kare Jordin T | 57 |
| Taylor Charles A | 56 |
| Tegreene Clarence T | 56 |
| Nakamura Yusuke | 54 |
| Lo Yuk Ming Dennis | 53 |
| Kamen Ali | 53 |
| Puneet Sharma | 51 |
| Chan Kwan Chee | 51 |
| Khorkova Sherman Olga | 49 |
| Collard Joseph | 49 |
| Fabrizius Martin A | 48 |
| Roach Michael T | 44 |
Where are Research Centers of Bioinformatics patents located?
The chart below represents the major research and development centers contributing towards technological innovations and solutions in the Bioinformatics industry.
Leading companies in USA filing patents in Bioinformatics
The chart below depicts the distribution of patents owned by the 15 leading companies within United States of America involved in innovative solutions in the bioinformatics industry.
IBM (865) is the prominent company with highest number of patents signifying its contributions in the bioinformatics industry. Philips (649)and General Electric (556) closely follow IBM in number of patents owned by the company.
Technology Overview
The categorizations ranging from Computational Biomodeling to Protein Analysis offers a comprehensive overview of United States of America’s contributions towards technological advancements in the bioinformatics sector.
Leading companies in Japan filing patents in Bioinformatics
The chart below depicts the distribution of patents owned by the 15 leading companies within Japan involved in innovative solutions in the bioinformatics industry.
Fujifilm (222) is the prominent company with highest number of patents signifying its contributions in the bioinformatics industry. Canon (180)and Sony (173) follow Fujifilm in number of patents owned by the company.
Technology Overview
The categorizations ranging from Patient Data Analysis to Functional Genomics/Proteomics offers a comprehensive overview of Japan’s contributions towards technological advancements in the bioinformatics sector.
Leading companies in Europe (EPO) filing patents in Bioinformatics
The chart below depicts the distribution of patents owned by the 15 leading companies within Europe (EPO) involved in technological innovations in the Bioinformatics industry.
Philip Morris Products Sa (19) is the prominent company with highest number of patents signifying its contributions in sustainability in Bioinformatics industry. Lenzing Ag (13) and Japan Bioinformatics (12) closely follow Philip Morris Products Sa in the number of patents owned by the company.
Technology Overview
The categorizations ranging from Analysis of Gene Expression to Sequence Identification offers a comprehensive overview of Europe’s (EPO) contributions towards technological advancements in the bioinformatics sector.
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