Embrex has a total of 243 patents globally, out of which 95 have been granted. Of these 243 patents, more than 10% patents are active. Mexico, Europe is where Embrex has filed the maximum number of patents, followed by Brazil and Austria. Parallelly, USA seems to be the main focused R&D centre and also is the origin country of Embrex.
Embrex was founded in 1985. Embrex creates innovative products for the poultry industry, like the Inovoject system, which automates chick vaccination, saving time and money while improving bird health.
Do read about some of the most popular patents of Embrex which have been covered by us in this article and also you can find Embrex patents information, the worldwide patent filing activity and its patent filing trend over the years, and many other stats over Embrex patent portfolio.
How many patents does Embrex have?
Embrex has a total of 243 patents globally. These patents belong to 48 unique patent families. Out of 243 patents, 243 patents are active.
How Many Patents did Embrex File Every Year?
Are you wondering why there is a drop in patent filing for the last two years? It is because a patent application can take up to 18 months to get published. Certainly, it doesn’t suggest a decrease in the patent filing.
| Year of Patents Filing or Grant | Embrex Applications Filed | Embrex Patents Granted |
| 2018 | – | 1 |
| 2016 | – | 4 |
| 2014 | – | 6 |
| 2013 | – | 4 |
| 2012 | – | 9 |
| 2011 | – | 4 |
| 2010 | 4 | 9 |
| 2009 | 7 | 7 |
| 2008 | 17 | 8 |
| 2007 | 21 | 2 |
How many Embrex patents are Alive/Dead?
Worldwide Patents
How Many Patents did Embrex File in Different Countries?
Countries in which Embrex Filed Patents
| Country | Patent |
| Mexico | 26 |
| Europe | 26 |
| Brazil | 20 |
| Austria | 19 |
| USA | 17 |
| Japan | 14 |
| South Korea | 13 |
| Australia | 13 |
| Spain | 13 |
| Canada | 10 |
| Israel | 9 |
| China | 9 |
| Germany | 7 |
| Indonesia | 4 |
| Malaysia | 3 |
| Taiwan | 3 |
| Hong Kong (S.A.R.) | 3 |
| India | 2 |
| Russia | 1 |
| Portugal | 1 |
| Argentina | 1 |
| Denmark | 1 |
Where are Research Centers of Embrex Patents Located?
10 Best Embrex Patents
US20060156989A1 is the most popular patent in the Embrex portfolio. It has received 34 citations so far from companies like Pfizer, Westrock Mwv, Zoetis Services.
Below is the list of 10 most cited patents of Embrex:
| Publication Number | Citation Count |
| US20060156989A1 | 34 |
| US20070044721A1 | 27 |
| US6668753B2 | 25 |
| US6506385B1 | 23 |
| US20090091742A1 | 23 |
| WO2003020917A1 | 22 |
| US6811017B1 | 21 |
| US20080289578A1 | 20 |
| US20070243199A1 | 20 |
| US6776278B1 | 17 |
What Percentage of Embrex US Patent Applications Were Granted?
Embrex (Excluding its subsidiaries) has filed 41 patent applications at USPTO so far (Excluding Design and PCT applications). Out of these 38 have been granted leading to a grant rate of 92.68%.
Below are the key stats of Embrex patent prosecution at the USPTO.
Which Law Firms Filed Most US Patents for Embrex?
| Law Firm | Total Applications | Success Rate |
| Zoetis | 22 | 86.36% |
| Myers Bigel PA | 15 | 100.00% |
| Paul D Bianco | 2 | 100.00% |
| Dority & Manning PA | 1 | 100.00% |
| Ropes & Gray Llp | 1 | 100.00% |
What are Embrex key innovation segments?
What Technologies are Covered by Embrex?
The chart below distributes patents filed by Embrex in different countries on the basis of the technology protected in patents. It also represents the markets where Embrex thinks it’s important to protect particular technology inventions.
R&D Focus: How has Embrex search focus changed over the years?
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