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Magden, Switzerland

Ingo Potrykus

This inventor holds 10 USPTO granted patents, plus 1 CIPO patent. Top assignees: Ciba-Geigy Corporation, Novartis Finance Corporation, ETH Zurich. Active years: 1991-2010.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Ingo Potrykus. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/ingo-potrykus

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 10

% Patents Active = 90.0

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.7

ph-index = 7

Forward Citations = 237(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal5 out of 6,858 
 
Ciba-Geigy Corporation
 patents
silverMedal3 out of 126 
 
Novartis Finance Corporation
 patents
bronzeMedal1 out of 555 
 
ETH Zurich
 patents
4. 1 out of 28 
 
Syngenta Investment Corporation
 patents
5. 1 out of 1,779 
 
Syngenta Participations Ag
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1991-2010

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10 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 7838749 - Method for improving the agronomic and nutritional value of plants (2010-11-23),
2. 6603065 - Transformation of hereditary material of plants (2003-08-05),
3. 6201169 - Transformation of hereditary material of Brassica plants and cells (2001-03-13),
4. 5976880 - Process and apparatus for the genetic transformation of cells (1999-11-02),
5. 5877023 - Process and apparatus for the genetic transformation of cells (1999-03-02),
6. 5508184 - Process for transforming plant protoplast (1996-04-16),
7. 5453367 - Transformation of hereditary material of plants (1995-09-26),
8. 5231019 - Transformation of hereditary material of plants (1993-07-27),
9. 5215903 - Process for the maintenance and proliferation of defective (1993-06-01),
10. 4999299 - Propagation process employing agarose medium (1991-03-12),

Title: The Innovator Ingo Potrykus

Introduction: Ingo Potrykus, a distinguished inventor hailing from Magden, Switzerland, is renowned for his groundbreaking contributions to the field of biotechnology.

Latest Patents: Ingo Potrykus holds several patents related to genetically modified crops, particularly in the area of biofortification to enhance the nutritional value of staple foods.

Career Highlights: Potrykus is most notably recognized for his pivotal role in the development of Golden Rice, a genetically modified rice variety enriched with beta-carotene to combat Vitamin A deficiency in developing countries.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Ingo Potrykus has collaborated with leading research institutions, universities, and agricultural organizations to further the advancement of biotechnological solutions for global food security challenges.

Conclusion: In conclusion, Ingo Potrykus stands as a visionary inventor whose innovative work continues to have a profound impact on addressing critical issues in agriculture and nutrition on a global scale.

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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