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San Diego, CA, United States of America

Discovery Partners International, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 16

% Expired Patents = 6.3

Trademarks = 1

Forward Citations = 1,934

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21 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Michael P Nova (8 out of 19 patents)

John E Lillig (5 out of 18 patents)

Rob Neeper (5 out of 6 patents)

4. Andrew E Senyei (5 out of 39 patents)

5. Hanan Potash (4 out of 32 patents)

6. John F Bridwell (4 out of 6 patents)

7. Gary S David (3 out of 14 patents)

8. Rhett L Affleck (3 out of 22 patents)

9. Xiao-Yi Xiao (2 out of 35 patents)

10. Robert K Levin (2 out of 7 patents)

11. Gordon W Hudson (2 out of 3 patents)

12. William R Ewing (2 out of 3 patents)

13. Robert K Neeper (2 out of 2 patents)

14. Chanfeng Zhao (1 out of 33 patents)

15. Yozo Satoda (1 out of 8 patents)

16 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6824738 - System and method for treatment of samples on solid supports (2004-11-30),

2. 6808935 - System and method for dispensing solution to a multi-well container (2004-10-26),

3. D480815 - Card carrying an array of compounds (2003-10-15),

4. D480404 - Casting mold and handling frame for an assay matrix (2003-10-08),

5. 6503457 - Container and method for high volume treatment of samples on solid supports (2003-01-07),

6. 6432365 - System and method for dispensing solution to a multi-well container (2002-08-13),

7. 6417010 - Methods and apparatus for synthesizing labeled combinatorial chemistry libraries (2002-07-09),

8. 6416714 - Remotely programmable matrices with memories (2002-07-09),

9. 6372428 - Remotely programmable matrices with memories (2002-04-16),

10. 6352854 - Remotely programmable matrices with memories (2002-03-05),

11. 6347650 - Device and method for dispensing particulate material (2002-02-19),

12. 6340588 - Matrices with memories (2002-01-22),

13. 6331273 - Remotely programmable matrices with memories (2001-12-18),

14. 6329139 - Automated sorting system for matrices with memory (2001-12-11),

15. 6319668 - Method for tagging and screening molecules (2001-11-20),

Company Overview

Discovery Partners International, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, specializing in the development of innovative solutions for drug discovery and development. The organization focuses on leveraging advanced technologies and methodologies to enhance the efficiency of the pharmaceutical research process. With a commitment to scientific excellence, Discovery Partners aims to facilitate the discovery of new therapeutic agents, ultimately contributing to improved healthcare outcomes.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

16 Patents

#361 in San Diego, CA

#4,777 in California

#19,935 in US

#37,868 in the World

San Diego, CA, United States of America

Discovery Partners International, Inc.

Forward Citations = 1,934

21 inventors:

Michael P Nova (8 out of 19 patents)

John E Lillig (5 out of 18 patents)

Rob Neeper (5 out of 6 patents)

4. Andrew E Senyei (5 out of 39 patents)

5. Hanan Potash (4 out of 32 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Discovery Partners International, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/discovery-partners-international

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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