May 21, 2024, Weekly Patents Insights

Welcome to the 21st of May 2024: A glimpse at what’s new in weekly patents insights on recent patent grants that have been issued across various industries.

New weekly (May 21, 2024) USPTO Patents data have been added.

Patent Volume was 7,061 for the week, including 5,994 Utility, 1,053 Design, and 14 Plant Patents.

Most Prolific

Company	Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd	125 patents
Patent Attorney	Fish & Richardson, P.C.	84 patents
City	Tokyo, JP	271 patents
Female Inventor	Isla Gilbertson, California	4 patents
Inventor	Peter H. Muller, Oregon	16 patents

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Trivia

The following six countries in descending order were the most prolific in 2023 in terms of issuance of USPTO patents: USA, Japan, China, South Korea, Germany and Taiwan. With YTD patents data through May 21, 2024, which two countries have switched places: 

a) Japan and China

b) China and South Korea

c) South Korea and Germany

d) Germany and Taiwan

_{Please scroll to the bottom of this newsletter to find out.}

Today in Patent History

On May 21, 1940, Walter E. Disney, who developed animated films and invented the multi-plane camera (U.S. Patent No. 2,201,689)

Featured Inventor

Daniel Drucker is an endocrinologist from Toronto who discovered a hormone called GLP-1 in 1984. This hormone helps control blood sugar and appetite. Many years later, a drug called semaglutide, which mimics GLP-1, proved effective for weight loss. This led to the creation of Ozempic and similar drugs like Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Rybelsus. These medications are now widely used to help people with diabetes and obesity. Dr. Drucker continues his research, aiming to develop even better treatments.

Weekly Statistics

Top Inventors:

1. Peter H. Muller, 16 patents – Portland, OR (US)
2. David Hoenig, 16 patents – Los Gatos, CA (US)
3. Pasquale Romano, 16 patents – Los Gatos, CA (US)
4. Darren Chin-Ho Kim, 16 patents – Oakland, CA (US)
5. Stephen Eric Sidle, 16 patents – Morgan Hill, CA (US)
6. Aaron Dayton Little, 16 patents – Campbell, CA (US)
7. Hanqi Wu, 14 patents – Qinhuangdao, CN
8. Zhihua Zhu, 14 patents – Qinhuangdao, CN
9. Dennis Michael Heleine, 13 patents – Morgan Hill, CA (US)
10. Justin D. Cumming, 13 patents – Winthrop, ME (US)
11. Benjamin Bylenok, 13 patents – San Jose, CA (US)
12. Michal Lekszycki, 13 patents – Wallingford, GB
13. Jacky S. Wong, 13 patents – Sunnyvale, CA (US)

Top Universities:

1. King Faisal University – 17
2. The Regents of the University of California – 10
3. Zhejiang University – 8
4. Seoul National University R&dbfoundation – 6
5. Massachusetts Institute of Technology – 6
6. Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology – 5
7. City University of Hong Kong – 5
8. Arizona Board of Regents on Behalf of Arizona State University – 5
9. Board of Regents, the University of Texas System – 4
10. Tohoku University – 4

Top Cities in Saudi Arabia:

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1. Al-Ahsa – 17
2. Dhahran – 10
3. Dammam – 6
4. Riyadh – 2
5. Abqaiq – 2

Top Cities in New Jersey (US):

1. Princeton – 13
2. Basking Ridge – 12
3. Jersey City – 11
4. Belle Mead – 7
5. Bridgewater – 6
6. Edison – 5
7. Plainsboro – 5
8. Princeton Junction – 4
9. Madison – 4
10. Marlboro – 4
11. Hillsborough – 4

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Most Cited Patents

US 4683202 B1

• Scientific Impact:
  • Revolutionary Technique: The patent introduced the polymerase chain reaction (PCR), a groundbreaking method for amplifying specific DNA segments.
  • Molecular Biology Advancement: PCR transformed genetics, diagnostics, and biotechnology by enabling rapid DNA replication in vitro.
  • Widespread Adoption: Researchers across disciplines embraced PCR, leading to its extensive citation and recognition.
• Practical Applications:
  • Diagnostics: PCR allows detection of small DNA/RNA amounts, aiding disease diagnosis.
  • Genetic Research: Researchers use PCR to study genes, mutations, and genetic variation.
  • Forensics and Paternity Testing: PCR is pivotal in criminal investigations and determining parentage.
• Widespread Adoption:
  • Global Impact: PCR’s adoption transcended borders, laboratories, and industries.
  • Scientific Community: Researchers worldwide rely on PCR, citing this patent as a foundational reference.

US 4683195 B1

• Scientific Impact:
  • Revolutionary Technique: The patent introduced the polymerase chain reaction (PCR), a groundbreaking method for amplifying specific DNA segments.
  • Molecular Biology Advancement: PCR transformed genetics, diagnostics, and biotechnology by enabling rapid DNA replication in vitro.
  • Widespread Adoption: Researchers across disciplines embraced PCR, leading to its extensive citation and recognition.
• Practical Applications:
  • Diagnostics: PCR allows detection of small DNA/RNA amounts, aiding disease diagnosis.
  • Genetic Research: Researchers use PCR to study genes, mutations, and genetic variation.
  • Forensics and Paternity Testing: PCR is pivotal in criminal investigations and determining parentage.
• Widespread Adoption:
  • Global Impact: PCR’s adoption transcended borders, laboratories, and industries.
  • Scientific Community: Researchers worldwide rely on PCR, citing this patent as a foundational reference.

Technology Trends by Keyword

– massage gun – First mention 2020-01-14 in the patent D872869; Growth Rate: 94%; In all, there are 122 patents with this keyword.

– sidelink communication – First mention 2017-01-17 in the patent 9549411; Growth Rate: 145%; In all, there are 422 patents with this keyword.

– non-terrestrial network – First mention 2016-11-22 in the patent 9503956; Growth Rate: 139%;  In all, there are 101 patents with this keyword.

– digital twin – First mention 2018-01-30 in the patent 9881430; Growth Rate: 82%;  In all, there are 235 patents with this keyword.

– 5g network – First mention 2018-12-18 in the patent 10158555; Growth Rate: 31%;  In all, there are 351 patents with this keyword.

_{Where Growth Rate – Compound Annual Growth Rate over a three-year period}

Trivia

The answer is:

a) China is tracking more patents than Japan for 2024 YTD.