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Cambridge, MA, United States of America

Metabolix, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 102

% Expired Patents = 32.4

CIPO Patents = 5

EPO Patents = 25

Trademarks = 3

Forward Citations = 6,171

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65 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Oliver P Peoples (30 out of 55 patents)

Frank Anthony Skraly (29 out of 46 patents)

David P Martin (25 out of 108 patents)

4. Simon F Williams (20 out of 107 patents)

5. Robert S Whitehouse (15 out of 40 patents)

6. Luhua Zhong (14 out of 14 patents)

7. Daniel M Horowitz (14 out of 14 patents)

8. Gjalt W Huisman (11 out of 134 patents)

9. Kristi D Snell (10 out of 19 patents)

10. Johan Van Walsem (9 out of 17 patents)

11. Tillman U Gerngross (9 out of 34 patents)

12. Edward M Muller (6 out of 6 patents)

13. Allen R Padwa (5 out of 24 patents)

14. Rajendra K Krishnaswamy (5 out of 25 patents)

15. Yelena Kann (4 out of 16 patents)

Core Competencies:

Polyhydroxyalkanoates

Biopolymer Compositions

Biodegradable Polymers

Production Methods

Medical Devices

Nucleating Agents

Polymer Blends

Transgenic Systems

Biosynthetic Pathways

Low Molecular Weight

Polymer Extraction

PHA Adhesive Compositions

102 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 9505927 - Biobased modifiers for polyvinylchloride blends (2016-11-29),

2. 9475930 - Biobased rubber modifiers for polymer blends (2016-10-25),

3. 9464187 - Biobased modifiers for polyvinylchloride blends (2016-10-11),

4. 9353258 - Low glass transition polyhydroxyalkanoates for modification of biodegradable polymers (2016-05-31),

5. 9346948 - Toughened polyhydroxyalkanoate compositions (2016-05-24),

6. 9328239 - Toughening polylactic acid with polyhydroxyalkanoates (2016-05-03),

7. 9181559 - Generation of high polyhydroxybutyrate producing oilseeds (2015-11-10),

8. 9096861 - Stable, fertile, high polyhydroxyalkanoate producing plants and methods of producing them (2015-08-04),

9. 9090898 - Green process and compositions for producing poly(5HV) and 5 carbon chemicals (2015-07-28),

10. 9085688 - Process for latex production by melt emulsification (2015-07-21),

11. 9084467 - Process for gamma-butyrolactone production (2015-07-21),

12. 9056947 - PHA compositions comprising PBS and PBSA and methods for their production (2015-06-16),

13. 9034989 - Branched PHA compositions, methods for their production, and use in applications (2015-05-19),

14. 8822584 - Biodegradable polyester blends (2014-09-02),

15. 8771720 - Medical device comprising polyhydroxyalkanoate having pyrogen removed using oxidizing agent (2014-07-08),

Company Overview

Metabolix, Inc., based in Cambridge, MA, specializes in the development and production of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), a class of biodegradable polymers derived from renewable resources. The company focuses on innovative biopolymer compositions and production methods that cater to various applications, including medical devices and sustainable packaging solutions. Metabolix is committed to advancing environmentally friendly materials that reduce reliance on traditional plastics, contributing to a more sustainable future.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

102 Patents

#27 in Cambridge, MA

#201 in Massachusetts

#3,722 in US

#7,648 in the World

Cambridge, MA, United States of America

Metabolix, Inc.

Forward Citations = 6,171

65 inventors:

Oliver P Peoples (30 out of 55 patents)

Frank Anthony Skraly (29 out of 46 patents)

David P Martin (25 out of 108 patents)

4. Simon F Williams (20 out of 107 patents)

5. Robert S Whitehouse (15 out of 40 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Metabolix, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/metabolix

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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