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Vienna, Austria

Leica Mikrosysteme Gmbh

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USPTO Granted Patents = 66

% Expired Patents = 24.2

EPO Patents = 19

Trademarks = 2

Forward Citations = 292

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54 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Reinhard Lihl (16 out of 21 patents)

Michael Zimmermann (15 out of 16 patents)

Rainer Wogritsch (14 out of 14 patents)

4. Heinz Plank (12 out of 13 patents)

5. Paul Wurzinger (11 out of 12 patents)

6. Anton Lang (8 out of 13 patents)

7. Leander Gaechter (5 out of 9 patents)

8. Robert Ranner (5 out of 5 patents)

9. Peer Oliver Kellermann (4 out of 4 patents)

10. Siegfried Tanki (4 out of 7 patents)

11. Hubert Goll (4 out of 5 patents)

12. Thomas Pfeifer (3 out of 3 patents)

13. Andreas Hallady (3 out of 3 patents)

14. Guenther Bock (3 out of 3 patents)

15. John Briggs (2 out of 2 patents)

Core Competencies:

Microtome

Cryopreparation

High-Pressure Freezing

Sample Holder

Immunological Labeling

Tissue Processing

Three-Dimensional Reconstruction

Ultra-Thin Sections

Microscopic Image Generation

Sample Transfer Device

Cryomicroscopy

Biopsy Specimens

66 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12754106 - Method for producing a section ribbon from a sample block using a microtome, method for preparing a microscopic sample for examination in an electron microscope, microtome and embedding mould for use therein (2026-10-06),

2. D1126418 - Microtome (2026-05-12),

3. 12618750 - Method for generating a series of ultra-thin sections using an ultramicrotome, method for three-dimensional reconstruction of a microscopic sample, ultramicrotome system and computer program (2026-05-05),

4. 12609267 - Sample holder, loading device, and method for inserting a sample into a sample holder (2026-04-21),

5. D1118740 - Microtome (2026-03-17),

6. D1114287 - Microtome (2026-02-17),

7. D1100021 - Microtome (2025-10-28),

8. 12431321 - Sample holder transfer device with sample carrier fixing element (2025-09-30),

9. 12429403 - Sample transfer device (2025-09-30),

10. 12360017 - Microtome system and corresponding method (2025-07-15),

11. 12343727 - Control system for a liquid filling level and microscope stage including such a system (2025-07-01),

12. 12292365 - Sample holder for holding a sample carrier carrying a sample (2025-05-06),

13. 12123047 - Methods for correlative microscopy (2024-10-22),

14. 11940362 - Preparation of a sample for high pressure freezing (2024-03-26),

15. 11828692 - Preparation of a sample for high pressure freezing (2023-11-28),

Company Overview

Leica Mikrosysteme GmbH, based in Vienna, Austria, specializes in advanced microscopy technology, focusing on innovative solutions for sample preparation and imaging. The company develops a range of products including microtomes, cryopreparation systems, and high-pressure freezing equipment, catering to the needs of researchers in various fields. Their expertise extends to immunological labeling, tissue processing, and three-dimensional reconstruction, enabling the creation of ultra-thin sections for detailed analysis in biological and materials sciences.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Nov 3 2026

66 Patents

#14 in Vienna

#62 in Austria

#11,181 in the World

Vienna, Austria

Leica Mikrosysteme Gmbh

Forward Citations = 292

54 inventors:

Reinhard Lihl (16 out of 21 patents)

Michael Zimmermann (15 out of 16 patents)

Rainer Wogritsch (14 out of 14 patents)

4. Heinz Plank (12 out of 13 patents)

5. Paul Wurzinger (11 out of 12 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Leica Mikrosysteme Gmbh. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/leica-mikrosysteme

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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