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Sunnyvale, CA, United States of America

Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 2,514

CIPO Patents = 8

EPO Patents = 721

Trademarks = 26

Forward Citations = 202,307

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775 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Thomas G Cooper (203 out of 235 patents)

David Q Larkin (182 out of 195 patents)

Tao Zhao (157 out of 164 patents)

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

5. Brandon D Itkowitz (142 out of 151 patents)

6. Vincent Duindam (134 out of 135 patents)

7. Paul W Mohr (130 out of 145 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 (90 out of 132 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

2,514 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12512018 - Surgical training device for use with thoracic tissue model and associated methods (2025-12-30),

2. 12511765 - Mitigation of registration data oversampling (2025-12-30),

3. 12510746 - Increased resolution and dynamic range capture unit in a surgical instrument and method (2025-12-30),

4. 12508095 - Backup latch release for surgical instrument (2025-12-30),

5. 12508094 - Curved gimbal link geometry (2025-12-30),

6. 12508091 - Systems and methods for switching control between multiple instrument arms (2025-12-30),

7. 12508081 - Systems and methods of pose estimation and calibration of perspective imaging system in image guided surgery (2025-12-30),

8. 12508024 - Surgical stapling instruments (2025-12-30),

9. 12502238 - Surgical apparatus including a sterile adapter having mechanical lockouts (2025-12-23),

10. 12502235 - System and method for providing feedback during manual joint positioning (2025-12-23),

11. 12502224 - Systems and methods for registering elongate devices to three-dimensional images in image-guided procedures (2025-12-23),

12. 12502223 - Systems and methods for updating a target location using intraoperative image data (2025-12-23),

13. 12499778 - Training users using indexed to motion pictures (2025-12-16),

14. 12496162 - Cleaning devices for imaging instruments, devices, and methods (2025-12-16),

15. 12496157 - Redundant axis and degree of freedom for hardware-constrained remote center robotic manipulator (2025-12-16),

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 - Dec 30 2025

2,514 Patents

#2 in Sunnyvale, CA

#47 in California

#183 in US

#374 in the World

Sunnyvale, CA, United States of America

Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.

Forward Citations = 202,307

775 inventors:

Thomas G Cooper (203 out of 235 patents)

David Q Larkin (182 out of 195 patents)

Tao Zhao (157 out of 164 patents)

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

5. Brandon D Itkowitz (142 out of 151 patents)

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