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Basel, Switzerland

Ciba-Geigy Ag

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USPTO Granted Patents = 595

CIPO Patents = 63

Forward Citations = 5,107

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516 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

David G Leppard (23 out of 77 patents)

Stephen R Postle (23 out of 25 patents)

William E Long (19 out of 24 patents)

4. Raymond Defago (16 out of 25 patents)

5. John Lenoir (16 out of 16 patents)

6. Jean Rody (15 out of 94 patents)

7. Paul Tschopp (15 out of 15 patents)

8. Gerald Jan (14 out of 15 patents)

9. Mario Fryberg (13 out of 17 patents)

10. George F Turner (13 out of 13 patents)

11. Frank Lamb (12 out of 12 patents)

12. Rainer Kitzing (12 out of 12 patents)

13. Hansrudolf Schwander (11 out of 31 patents)

14. Brian F Moss (11 out of 11 patents)

15. Athanassios Tzikas (9 out of 123 patents)

Core Competencies:

Oligonucleotides

Photographic Materials

Stabilizers

Developing Agents

Holograms

Color Photography

Microbicides

Electrochemical Sensors

Polymers

Imaging Technologies

Diagnostic Strips

Optical Dyes

595 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 5948898 - Methoxyethoxy oligonucleotides for modulation of protein kinase C (1999-09-07),

2. 5863620 - Process and apparatus for coating printed circuit boards (1999-01-26),

3. 5843621 - Process and apparatus for coating printed circuit boards (1998-12-01),

4. 5677331 - Antimalarial compositions (1997-10-14),

5. 5670203 - Process for potting components in an impregnating compound (1997-09-23),

6. 5646116 - Composition and method for the treatment of osteoporosis in mammals (1997-07-08),

7. 5632936 - Method and apparatus for molding ophthalmic lenses using vacuum injection (1997-05-27),

8. 5602240 - Backbone modified oligonucleotide analogs (1997-02-11),

9. 5574554 - Contact lens inspection apparatus and lens mold for use in such apparatus (1996-11-12),

10. 5500437 - Microbicides (1996-03-19),

11. 5470689 - Polymerisable compositions containing tetraacrylates (1995-11-28),

12. 5401376 - Electrochemical sensors (1995-03-28),

13. 5397680 - Positive photoresist having improved processing properties (1995-03-14),

14. 5395752 - Long emission wavelength chemiluminescent compounds and their use in (1995-03-07),

15. 5369200 - Positive photoresist having improved processing properties (1994-11-29),

Company Overview

Ciba-Geigy AG, headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced photographic materials. The company is recognized for its innovative contributions in areas such as oligonucleotides, stabilizers, and developing agents, which are essential for high-quality color photography and holography. Additionally, Ciba-Geigy is involved in the creation of microbicides and electrochemical sensors, showcasing its commitment to enhancing various technological fields through research and development.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

595 Patents

#5 in Basel

#31 in Switzerland

#1,653 in the World

Basel, Switzerland

Ciba-Geigy Ag

Forward Citations = 5,107

516 inventors:

David G Leppard (23 out of 77 patents)

Stephen R Postle (23 out of 25 patents)

William E Long (19 out of 24 patents)

4. Raymond Defago (16 out of 25 patents)

5. John Lenoir (16 out of 16 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Ciba-Geigy Ag. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/ciba-geigy-ag

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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