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San Diego, CA, United States of America

Gen-Probe, Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 841

% Expired Patents = 10.8

CIPO Patents = 54

EPO Patents = 257

Trademarks = 19

Forward Citations = 15,010

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365 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Byron J Knight (90 out of 91 patents)

David Opalsky (89 out of 97 patents)

David A Buse (84 out of 86 patents)

4. Norbert D Hagen (75 out of 81 patents)

5. Daniel L Kacian (68 out of 69 patents)

6. Michael McClellan Becker (63 out of 68 patents)

7. James John Hogan (63 out of 69 patents)

8. Norman C Nelson (62 out of 72 patents)

9. Steven T Brentano (52 out of 56 patents)

10. Rolf Silbert (42 out of 43 patents)

11. Jeffrey M Linnen (42 out of 46 patents)

12. Jennifer Jill Bungo (38 out of 38 patents)

13. Sherrol Hoffa McDonough (36 out of 37 patents)

14. Damon Kittredge Getman (32 out of 33 patents)

15. Mehrdad R Majlessi (31 out of 32 patents)

Core Competencies:

Nucleic Acid Detection

Lab Automation

Fluid Handling

Sample Preparation

Biochip Technology

Optical Signal Detection

Receptacle Transport

Thermal Cycling

Virus Detection

Amplification Methods

Analytical Systems

Reagent Management

841 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12761233 - Fluid container management system (2026-10-13),

2. 12736552 - Gripper apparatus with reduced contamination risk (2026-09-15),

3. 12735744 - Compositions and Methods for Detecting C1orf43 Nucleic Acid (2026-09-15),

4. 12735737 - Far-Red Dye Probe Formulations (2026-09-15),

5. 12716088 - Method and system for performing a cumulative nucleic acid amplification reaction (2026-08-25),

6. 12709479 - SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EFFICIENTLY TRANSFERRING RECEPTACLES OUT OF A RECEPTACLE STORAGE AREA (2026-08-18),

7. 12699111 - Automated sample handling instrumentation, systems, processes, and methods (2026-08-04),

8. 12699109 - Automated processing of samples carried in sample containers and grouping sample containers according to assays to be performed on samples contained therein (2026-08-04),

9. 12692557 - KIT FOR DETECTING CANDIDA SPECIES (2026-07-28),

10. 12656365 - Receptacle transport system for an analytical system (2026-06-16),

11. 12656364 - Receptacle transport system for an analytical system (2026-06-16),

12. 12655486 - COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING PLASMODIUM SPECIES NUCLEIC ACID (2026-06-16),

13. 12649950 - COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR DETECTION OF VIRAL PATHOGENS IN SAMPLES (2026-06-09),

14. 12643107 - Method of loading consumables into a sample processing instrument (2026-06-02),

15. 12630891 - Compositions and Methods for Detecting or Quantifying Hepatitis B Virus (2026-05-19),

Company Overview

Gen-Probe, Inc., based in San Diego, CA, specializes in nucleic acid detection technologies that are pivotal in molecular diagnostics. The company focuses on developing innovative solutions for laboratory automation, fluid handling, and sample preparation, enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of testing processes. With expertise in biochip technology and optical signal detection, Gen-Probe plays a significant role in advancing diagnostic capabilities, particularly in the fields of infectious disease and genetic testing.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

841 Patents

#6 in San Diego, CA

#147 in California

#611 in US

#1,202 in the World

San Diego, CA, United States of America

Gen-Probe, Inc.

Forward Citations = 15,010

365 inventors:

Byron J Knight (90 out of 91 patents)

David Opalsky (89 out of 97 patents)

David A Buse (84 out of 86 patents)

4. Norbert D Hagen (75 out of 81 patents)

5. Daniel L Kacian (68 out of 69 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Gen-Probe, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/gen-probe

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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