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Jena, Germany

Carl Zeiss Jena Gmbh

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USPTO Granted Patents = 291

% Expired Patents = 23.0



Trademarks = 2

Forward Citations = 3,430

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391 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Ralf Wolleschensky (38 out of 121 patents)

silverMedal Christoph Erler (20 out of 20 patents)

bronzeMedal Ulrich Simon (17 out of 20 patents)

4.  Roman Kleindienst (12 out of 12 patents)

5.  Petr Vojtisek (12 out of 12 patents)

6.  Alexandre Gatto (12 out of 12 patents)

7.  Matthias Burkhardt (11 out of 12 patents)

8.  Gunter Moehler (11 out of 16 patents)

9.  Guenter Schoeppe (11 out of 11 patents)

10.  Daniel Thomae (10 out of 10 patents)

11.  Stefan Wilhelm (9 out of 22 patents)

12.  Adolf Friedrich Fercher (9 out of 19 patents)

13.  Dirk Muehlhoff (8 out of 36 patents)

14.  Eberhard Piehler (8 out of 30 patents)

15.  Hans Tandler (8 out of 10 patents)


Core Competencies:
Holographic Devices
Illumination Systems
Optical Microscopy
Waveguide Technology
Data Projection
Light Scanning
Spectroscopy
Functionalized Waveguides
Optical Assemblies
Vehicle Lighting
Microtiter Plate Handling
Optical Evaluation

291 patents:

1. 12748307 - Holographic projection device (2026-09-29),
2. 12710651 - PROJECTION UNIT COMPRISING A VOLUME HOLOGRAM HAVING A VOLUME GRATING, AND PROJECTION DEVICE HAVING A PROJECTION UNIT (2026-08-18),
3. 12686331 - Holographic entry light in a door frame (2026-07-21),
4. 12675073 - Miniturised holographic display (2026-07-07),
5. 12674938 - Wave front manipulator with diffractive components (2026-07-07),
6. 12663648 - Wavefront manipulator for a head-up display, optical arrangement, and head-up display (2026-06-23),
7. 12613428 - Functionalized waveguide for a detector system and a lighting and/or projection system (2026-04-28),
8. 12600232 - Display device for a vehicle (2026-04-14),
9. 12504565 - Holographic lighting device (2025-12-23),
10. 12468111 - Method for adjusting the holder of an optical element held in a holder, optical component and optical assembly (2025-11-11),
11. 12442767 - Lab-on-a-chip system with functionalized waveguide (2025-10-14),
12. 12416898 - Holographic operating element (2025-09-16),
13. 12406540 - Holographic access control (2025-09-02),
14. 12314006 - Lighting device for vehicles (2025-05-27),
15. 12313873 - Concealed grating structures (2025-05-27),
Company Overview
Carl Zeiss Jena GmbH, based in Jena, Germany, specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced optical systems. The company focuses on a range of core technologies, including holographic devices, illumination systems, and optical microscopy. Its expertise extends to waveguide technology, data projection, light scanning, and spectroscopy, positioning it as a leader in innovative optical solutions. With a commitment to research and development, Carl Zeiss Jena plays a significant role in advancing optical technologies across various applications.
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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

Carl Zeiss Jena Gmbh USPTO Patent Assignee Logo
291 Patents

#3 in Jena

#202 in Germany

#3,067 in the World

Jena, DE
Jena, Germany

Carl Zeiss Jena Gmbh

Forward Citations = 3,430

391 inventors:

goldMedal Ralf Wolleschensky (38 out of 121 patents)

silverMedal Christoph Erler (20 out of 20 patents)

bronzeMedal Ulrich Simon (17 out of 20 patents)

4.  Roman Kleindienst (12 out of 12 patents)

5.  Petr Vojtisek (12 out of 12 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Carl Zeiss Jena Gmbh. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/carl-zeiss-jena

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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