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Norderstedt, Germany

Ethicon, Gmbh

USPTO Granted Patents = 3,633

CIPO Patents = 170

EPO Patents = 1,852

Trademarks = 16

Forward Citations = 1,151,770

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2,015 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Frederick E Shelton, IV (901 out of 2,730 patents)

Jason L Harris (422 out of 1,230 patents)

Jerome R Morgan (222 out of 556 patents)

4. David C Yates (198 out of 551 patents)

5. Chester O Baxter, Iii (166 out of 480 patents)

6. Jeffrey S Swayze (156 out of 427 patents)

7. Michael J Vendely (138 out of 304 patents)

8. Charles J Scheib (125 out of 383 patents)

9. Kevin L Houser (111 out of 286 patents)

10. Dennis D Jamiolkowski (99 out of 117 patents)

11. Gregory J Bakos (98 out of 325 patents)

12. Mark D Overmyer (92 out of 188 patents)

13. Robert J Cerwin (85 out of 86 patents)

14. Rao S Bezwada (77 out of 152 patents)

15. William Bruce Weisenburgh, Ii (77 out of 230 patents)

Core Competencies:

Sutures

Antimicrobial Compositions

Surgical Robotics

Tissue Sealing

Hemostatic Agents

Bioscaffolds

Medical Sealants

Wound Dressings

Suture Needles

Flowable Hemostats

Skin Closure Devices

Pharmaceutical Foam

3,633 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12514955 - Melt blown dressing with gradient density (2026-01-06),

2. 12478329 - Sutures with coatings for detecting and reporting tissue infection (2025-11-25),

3. 12465577 - Antimicrobial topical skin closure compositions and systems (2025-11-11),

4. 12462928 - Dynamic healthcare system for spasmodic clinical workflows (2025-11-04),

5. 12415015 - Kit for composition for tissue tract sealing (2025-09-16),

6. 12408915 - Applicator instruments for dispensing surgical fasteners, the applicator instruments being controlled by surgical robots (2025-09-09),

7. 12403043 - Methods and devices for skin closure (2025-09-02),

8. 12377185 - Sealant dressing with protected reactive components (2025-08-05),

9. 12364785 - Expandable hemostat composed of oxidized cellulose (2025-07-22),

10. 12357722 - Sealant dressing with removable intermediate separating layer (2025-07-15),

11. 12285540 - Hemostatic composite aggregate materials having surface enriched with hemostatis-promoting agents (2025-04-29),

12. 12269920 - Continuous glycolide-L-lactide copolymer production process development (2025-04-08),

13. 12260550 - Autonomous measurement of the zone of inhibition for antibacterial sutures (2025-03-25),

14. 12239313 - Reinforcing incision drapes having stitching zones bounded by reinforcing zones for closing incisions formed in fragile tissue (2025-03-04),

15. 12226547 - 2D and 3D bioscaffold extracellular structural unit and tissue structure design and methods of manufacture (2025-02-18),

Ethicon, GmbH is a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, specializing in the development and manufacturing of surgical instruments and supplies. With a focus on innovation and advanced medical technologies, Ethicon provides a wide range of products for various surgical procedures. Their diverse portfolio includes sutures, staplers, energy devices, mesh, and other surgical equipment. Headquartered in Germany, Ethicon operates globally, serving healthcare professionals and patients in over 90 countries.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Jan 6 2026

3,633 Patents

#1 in Norderstedt

#15 in Germany

#242 in the World

Norderstedt, Germany

Ethicon, Gmbh

Forward Citations = 1,151,770

2,015 inventors:

Frederick E Shelton, IV (901 out of 2,730 patents)

Jason L Harris (422 out of 1,230 patents)

Jerome R Morgan (222 out of 556 patents)

4. David C Yates (198 out of 551 patents)

5. Chester O Baxter, Iii (166 out of 480 patents)

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