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Gaithersburg, MD, United States of America

Digene Corporation

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USPTO Granted Patents = 19

% Expired Patents = 15.8

Trademarks = 3

Forward Citations = 441

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29 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Attila T Lorincz (10 out of 20 patents)

James G Lazar (9 out of 12 patents)

Abel De La Rosa (5 out of 16 patents)

4. Inna Williams (3 out of 6 patents)

5. Yanlin Tang (2 out of 4 patents)

6. Joan M Zakel (2 out of 2 patents)

7. Iwona Mielzynska (2 out of 2 patents)

8. Jay Payne (2 out of 2 patents)

9. Christina M Strange (2 out of 3 patents)

10. Clayton D Collier (2 out of 2 patents)

11. Attila Lörincz (2 out of 2 patents)

12. John Troy (1 out of 5 patents)

13. Yanglin Tan (1 out of 3 patents)

14. James Anthony (1 out of 5 patents)

15. Aisling O'Hara (1 out of 2 patents)

19 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7439016 - Detection of nucleic acids by type-specific hybrid capture method (2008-10-21),

2. 7399589 - Immunological detection of RNA:DNA hybrids on microarrays (2008-07-15),

3. 7371518 - Universal collection medium (2008-05-13),

4. 7361460 - Approach to molecular diagnosis of human papillomavirus-related diseases (2008-04-22),

5. 7291455 - Assessment of human papilloma virus-related disease (2007-11-06),

6. 7001776 - Device and method for cytology slide preparation (2006-02-21),

7. 6969585 - Universal collection medium (2005-11-29),

8. 6890729 - Device and method for cytology slide preparation (2005-05-10),

9. 6686151 - Immunological detection of RNA:DNA hybrids on microarrays (2004-02-03),

10. 6521190 - Cell collection apparatus (2003-02-18),

11. 6436662 - Device and method for cytology slide preparation (2002-08-20),

12. 6355424 - Assessment of human papillomavirus-related disease (2002-03-12),

13. 6326136 - Macromolecular conjugate made using unsaturated aldehydes (2001-12-04),

14. 6277579 - Direct detection of RNA mediated by reverse transcriptase lacking RNAse H function (2001-08-21),

15. 6228578 - Non-radioactive hybridization assay and kit (2001-05-08),

Company Overview

Digene Corporation, based in Gaithersburg, MD, specializes in molecular diagnostics, particularly in the development of innovative tests for the detection of human papillomavirus (HPV) and other infectious diseases. The company focuses on enhancing patient care through advanced technology, offering solutions that support early diagnosis and treatment. With a commitment to research and development, Digene plays a significant role in the healthcare sector, contributing to improved outcomes in women's health and infectious disease management.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Nov 3 2026

19 Patents

#22 in Gaithersburg, MD

#232 in Maryland

#17,167 in US

#32,726 in the World

Gaithersburg, MD, United States of America

Digene Corporation

Forward Citations = 441

29 inventors:

Attila T Lorincz (10 out of 20 patents)

James G Lazar (9 out of 12 patents)

Abel De La Rosa (5 out of 16 patents)

4. Inna Williams (3 out of 6 patents)

5. Yanlin Tang (2 out of 4 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Digene Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/digene

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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