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Sunnyvale, CA, United States of America

Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 2,536

CIPO Patents = 8

EPO Patents = 726

Trademarks = 26

Forward Citations = 202,652

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779 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Thomas G Cooper (205 out of 237 patents)

David Q Larkin (183 out of 196 patents)

Tao Zhao (159 out of 166 patents)

4. Bruce M Schena (148 out of 248 patents)

5. Brandon D Itkowitz (146 out of 155 patents)

6. Vincent Duindam (136 out of 137 patents)

7. Paul W Mohr (132 out of 147 patents)

8. Giuseppe Maria Prisco (112 out of 124 patents)

9. Nicola Diolaiti (110 out of 111 patents)

10. Stephen J Blumenkranz (102 out of 119 patents)

11. Nitish Swarup (94 out of 99 patents)

12. Brian David Hoffman (93 out of 96 patents)

13. Ian E McDowall (91 out of 133 patents)

14. William A Burbank (89 out of 91 patents)

15. Paul G Griffiths (88 out of 88 patents)

Core Competencies:

Surgical Robotics

Teleoperational Systems

Haptic Feedback

Steerable Devices

Surgical Instrument Control

Medical Imaging

Intraoperative Segmentation

Surgical Drape Management

Patient Motion Monitoring

Enhanced Depth Mapping

Medical Device Insufflation

Interventional Procedure Planning

2,536 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12528192 - Method and apparatus for providing input device repositioning reminders (2026-01-20),

2. 12527947 - Complex irrigation/suction flow path in a medical device (2026-01-20),

3. 12527639 - Surgical drape and systems including surgical drape and attachment sensor (2026-01-20),

4. 12527637 - Systems for retracting and adjusting elongate flexible devices and associated methods (2026-01-20),

5. 12527635 - Graphical user interface for planning a procedure (2026-01-20),

6. 12527624 - Antenna systems and methods of use (2026-01-20),

7. 12527593 - Joint assemblies with cross-axis flexural pivots (2026-01-20),

8. 12527591 - Rotary input for lever actuation (2026-01-20),

9. 12527574 - Articulation assemblies for surgical instruments (2026-01-20),

10. 12527466 - Optic light guide, endoscope, method for producing and using an optic light guide (2026-01-20),

11. 12524882 - Systems and methods for using registered fluoroscopic images in image-guided surgery (2026-01-13),

12. 12521197 - Systems and methods for guided port placement selection (2026-01-13),

13. 12521194 - Operating mode control systems and methods for a computer-assisted surgical system (2026-01-13),

14. 12521193 - Surgical cannulas, and related systems and methods (2026-01-13),

15. 12521189 - Ultrasound elongate instrument systems and methods (2026-01-13),

Intuitive Surgical is a global pioneer in robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgery. We design, manufacture, and market the da Vinci Surgical System, which offers surgeons greater precision, control, and access in performing surgical procedures. Our innovative technology enables surgeons to provide minimally invasive options to more patients, leading to improved clinical outcomes and faster recovery times. With a commitment to revolutionizing surgical care, we continue to develop new technologies and expand our reach in the medical field.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Jan 20 2026

2,536 Patents

#2 in Sunnyvale, CA

#46 in California

#182 in US

#371 in the World

Sunnyvale, CA, United States of America

Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.

Forward Citations = 202,652

779 inventors:

Thomas G Cooper (205 out of 237 patents)

David Q Larkin (183 out of 196 patents)

Tao Zhao (159 out of 166 patents)

4. Bruce M Schena (148 out of 248 patents)

5. Brandon D Itkowitz (146 out of 155 patents)

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