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Plymouth, MN, United States of America

Feng Zhang

This inventor holds 16 USPTO granted patents and 14 published patent applications and 9 EPO patents, primarily in Plant Genetic Engineering. Top assignees: Iowa State University Research Foundation Inc., Regents of the University of Minnesota, Cellectis. Active years: 2013-2023.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Feng Zhang. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/feng-zhang-ixmlfrfn

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 16 

% Patents Active = 100.0

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.5

ph-index = 7

Forward Citations = 738(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Plymouth, MN (US) (2013 - 2023)
  • Maple Grove, MN (US) (2019 - 2023)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal9 out of 1,427 
 
Iowa State University Research Foundation Inc.
 patents
silverMedal9 out of 2,376 
 
Regents of the University of Minnesota
 patents
bronzeMedal5 out of 102 
 
Cellectis
 patents
4. 2 out of 20 
 
Cellectis S.a.
 patents
5. 2 out of 31 
 
Medicago Inc.
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2013-2023

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Areas of Expertise:
TAL Effectors
Soybean Oil Modification
Canola
High Oleic Acid
Nicotiana Plants
Mutations
XylT
FucT
Potatoes
Cold-Induced Sweetening
Granule-Bound Starch Synthase
16 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 11624072 - Canola with high oleic acid (2023-04-11),
2. 11576317 - Mutantplant or cell with reduced XylT and FucT (2023-02-14),
3. 11555198 - Method for making nicotiana plants with mutations in XylT and FucT alleles using rare-cutting endonucleases (2023-01-17),
4. 11274294 - TAL effector-mediated DNA modification (2022-03-15),
5. 10619153 - TAL effector-mediated DNA modification (2020-04-14),
6. 10550402 - Modifying soybean oil composition through targeted knockout of the FAD3A/B/C genes (2020-02-04),
7. 10513698 - Potatoes with reduced cold-induced sweetening (2019-12-24),
8. 10400225 - TAL effector-mediated DNA modification (2019-09-03),
9. 10301637 - Potatoes with reduced granule-bound starch synthase (2019-05-28),
10. 10113162 - Modifying soybean oil composition through targeted knockout of the FAD2-1A/1B genes (2018-10-30),
11. 9758775 - TAL effector-mediated DNA modification (2017-09-12),
12. 8697853 - TAL effector-mediated DNA modification (2014-04-15),
13. 8586363 - TAL effector-mediated DNA modification (2013-11-19),
14. 8450471 - TAL effector-mediated DNA modification (2013-05-28),
15. 8440432 - Tal effector-mediated DNA modification (2013-05-14),

Title: The Innovations of Feng Zhang

Introduction

Feng Zhang is a prominent inventor based in Plymouth, MN (US), known for his significant contributions to the field of biotechnology. With a total of 16 patents, he has made remarkable advancements in agricultural science and therapeutic applications.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents, Zhang has developed methods for creating canola lines with high oleic acid content. This innovation aims to enhance the nutritional profile of canola oil. Additionally, he has worked on creating mutant plants or cells with reduced XylT and FucT, which are essential for producing therapeutic polypeptides suitable for administration to humans and animals. These advancements involve TAL effector endonuclease-induced mutations in genes encoding xylosyltransferases and fucosyltransferases.

Career Highlights

Zhang has held significant positions at reputable institutions, including the University of Minnesota and the Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc. His work has been pivotal in advancing genetic engineering techniques and improving crop varieties.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Zhang has collaborated with notable scientists such as Daniel F Voytas and Adam J Bogdanove, contributing to various research projects and innovations.

Conclusion

Feng Zhang's contributions to biotechnology and agriculture have established him as a leading inventor in his field. His innovative patents and collaborations continue to influence advancements in science and technology.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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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