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Leica Biosystems Nussloch Gmbh

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USPTO Granted Patents = 141

% Expired Patents = 29.1

EPO Patents = 21

Trademarks = 15

Forward Citations = 453

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102 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Hermann Ulbrich (24 out of 26 patents)

Roland Walter (21 out of 29 patents)

Markus Berberich (19 out of 19 patents)

4. Christoph Schmitt (12 out of 21 patents)

5. Karl-Heinrich Westerhoff (11 out of 11 patents)

6. Karl-Heinz Westerhoff (11 out of 11 patents)

7. Tobias Trump (9 out of 9 patents)

8. Ralf Eckert (9 out of 9 patents)

9. Bernhard Neef (9 out of 9 patents)

10. Christian Wilke (8 out of 9 patents)

11. Arne Burisch (8 out of 8 patents)

12. Christian Löchte (8 out of 8 patents)

13. Annika Raatz (8 out of 8 patents)

14. Simon Keimer (8 out of 8 patents)

15. Stefan Künkel (8 out of 10 patents)

Core Competencies:

Tissue Processor

Microtome

Coverslipping Machine

Embedding Method

Histological Samples

Biopsy Transport Device

Staining Device

Sample Holder

Knife Holder

Transport Device

Automated Embedding

Sectioning Apparatus

141 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12699108 - Method and apparatus for monitoring concentration of reagent, electronic device, and computer readable storage medium (2026-08-04),

2. 12654171 - Reagent container and tissue processor (2026-06-16),

3. 12601661 - Tissue processor (2026-04-14),

4. 12377568 - Cutter holder for microtome (2025-08-05),

5. 12360129 - Apparatus and method for indicating reagent status and tissue processor (2025-07-15),

6. 12259303 - Blade load mechanism, blade unload mechanism and blade changing system (2025-03-25),

7. 12246320 - Cassette and embedding method using same (2025-03-11),

8. 12196655 - Cassette and embedding method using same (2025-01-14),

9. 12055467 - Device for preparing a tissue sample and particularly for producing a wax block containing a tissue sample (2024-08-06),

10. 11774331 - Coverslipping machine (2023-10-03),

11. 11755860 - Printer for printing on histology-laboratory consumable articles (2023-09-12),

12. D987111 - Holder for coverslips or specimen slides (2023-05-23),

13. D987110 - Holder for coverslips or specimen slides (2023-05-23),

14. D987108 - Holder for coverslips or specimen slides (2023-05-23),

15. D987107 - Holder for coverslips or specimen slides (2023-05-23),

Company Overview

Leica Biosystems Nussloch GmbH specializes in histological processing technologies, focusing on the development and manufacturing of advanced instruments and solutions for tissue analysis. Their product portfolio includes tissue processors, microtomes, coverslipping machines, and staining devices, which are essential for preparing histological samples. The company is dedicated to enhancing laboratory workflows and improving diagnostic accuracy in the field of pathology, serving a global market with innovative solutions tailored to the needs of healthcare professionals.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

141 Patents

#1 in Nussloch

#432 in Germany

#5,761 in the World

Nussloch, Germany

Leica Biosystems Nussloch Gmbh

Forward Citations = 453

102 inventors:

Hermann Ulbrich (24 out of 26 patents)

Roland Walter (21 out of 29 patents)

Markus Berberich (19 out of 19 patents)

4. Christoph Schmitt (12 out of 21 patents)

5. Karl-Heinrich Westerhoff (11 out of 11 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Leica Biosystems Nussloch Gmbh. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/leica-biosystems-nussloch

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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