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Heerbrugg, Switzerland

Leica Geosystems Ag

USPTO Granted Patents = 467

% Expired Patents = 6.9

CIPO Patents = 116

EPO Patents = 344

Trademarks = 17

Forward Citations = 6,802

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432 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Burkhard Böckem (25 out of 25 patents)

Knut Siercks (22 out of 68 patents)

Bernhard Metzler (19 out of 67 patents)

4. Bernhard Braunecker (18 out of 29 patents)

5. Gregory Charles Walsh (18 out of 20 patents)

6. Thomas Lüthi (17 out of 17 patents)

7. Kurt Giger (17 out of 17 patents)

8. Jürg Hinderling (16 out of 60 patents)

9. Charles Leopold Elisabeth Dumoulin (15 out of 24 patents)

10. Heinz Lippuner (15 out of 20 patents)

11. Norbert Kotzur (14 out of 15 patents)

12. Heinz Bernhard (14 out of 14 patents)

13. Jürgen Dold (14 out of 14 patents)

14. Thomas Jensen (13 out of 53 patents)

15. Beat Aebischer (13 out of 19 patents)

Core Competencies:

Laser Scanner

Surveying Instrument

3D Modeling

GNSS System

Coordinate Measuring Device

Reality Capture Device

Distance Measuring Device

Multi-Camera System

Lidar Technology

Target Classification

Data Fusion

Measurement Systems

467 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12770324 - Point cloud aided calibration of a combined geodetic survey instrument (2026-10-20),

2. 12760476 - System for improved positioning of road construction machines (2026-10-13),

3. 12705767 - Method for ascertaining suitable positioning of measuring devices and simplified moving in measuring areas using VIS data and reference trajectories background (2026-08-11),

4. 12693108 - Metrology system (2026-07-28),

5. 12663265 - Reference free calibration method for a point cloud measuring module combined with a geodetic single point measurement unit (2026-06-23),

6. 12631732 - Measuring device comprising a targeting unit and a scanning module (2026-05-19),

7. 12579670 - Laser scan data modeling with sparse datasets (2026-03-17),

8. 12553714 - Method and system for optimizing use of coordinate measuring devices (2026-02-17),

9. 12540819 - Surveying pole and secondary sensor unit having toroidal form (2026-02-03),

10. 12510628 - Ground-penetrating radar scanner with balanced UWB directional coupler (2025-12-30),

11. 12492894 - Laser scanner with stereo camera vision for improved selective feature scanning (2025-12-09),

12. 12467750 - Surveying device for improved target classification (2025-11-11),

13. 12462424 - Localization of a surveying instrument (2025-11-04),

14. 12442960 - Spherically mounted retroreflector (2025-10-14),

15. 12429093 - Roller bearing for supporting a probing unit of a reality capture device with compensation for increase in preload (2025-09-30),

Company Overview

Leica Geosystems AG, headquartered in Heerbrugg, Switzerland, specializes in advanced laser scanning technology and surveying instruments. The company develops a range of products including laser scanners, GNSS systems, and coordinate measuring devices, which are integral for 3D modeling and reality capture applications. With a focus on precision and innovation, Leica Geosystems serves various industries, enhancing workflows in construction, engineering, and surveying through cutting-edge measurement solutions.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

467 Patents

#1 in Heerbrugg

#42 in Switzerland

#2,048 in the World

Heerbrugg, Switzerland

Leica Geosystems Ag

Forward Citations = 6,802

432 inventors:

Burkhard Böckem (25 out of 25 patents)

Knut Siercks (22 out of 68 patents)

Bernhard Metzler (19 out of 67 patents)

4. Bernhard Braunecker (18 out of 29 patents)

5. Gregory Charles Walsh (18 out of 20 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Leica Geosystems Ag. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/leica-geosystems-ag

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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