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Leiden, Netherlands

Paul J Hooykaas

This inventor holds 3 USPTO granted patents. Top assignees: Mogen International Nv, Rijksuniversiteit Leiden, Other. Active years: 1990-1997.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Paul J Hooykaas. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/paul-j-hooykaas

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 3

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.6

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 334(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • AW Leiden, NL (1990)
  • Leiden, NL (1992 - 1997)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal1 out of 21 
 
Mogen International Nv
 patents
silverMedal1 out of 22 
 
Rijksuniversiteit Leiden
 patents
bronzeMedal2 out of 834,601 
Other
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1990-1997

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3 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 5635381 - Agrobacterium bacteria capable of site-specific recombination (1997-06-03),
2. 5149645 - Process for introducing foreign DNA into the genome of plants (1992-09-22),
3. 4940838 - Process for the incorporation of foreign dna into the genome of (1990-07-10),

Title: Paul J Hooykaas: Innovator in Plant Biotechnology

Introduction

Paul J Hooykaas is a notable inventor based in Leiden, Netherlands. He has made significant contributions to the field of plant biotechnology, particularly through his innovative patents. With a total of 3 patents, his work has had a lasting impact on agricultural science.

Latest Patents

Hooykaas's latest patents include groundbreaking technologies such as Agrobacterium bacteria capable of site-specific recombination. He has also developed a process for introducing foreign DNA into the genome of plants. This process involves infecting plants or explantates, as well as incubating plant protoplasts with Agrobacterium. The Agrobacteria used in his methods contain one or more T-regions and a Vir-region from the Ti-plasmid of Agrobacterium in their genetic material. Additionally, he has created artificial T-regions that consist of desired DNA flanked by border sequences found in the wild type T-region of Agrobacterium.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Hooykaas has worked with various companies, including Mogen International NV. His innovative approaches have positioned him as a key figure in the development of plant genetic engineering techniques.

Collaborations

Hooykaas has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Andreas Hoekema and Robbert A Schilperoort. Their combined expertise has further advanced the field of plant biotechnology.

Conclusion

Paul J Hooykaas is a distinguished inventor whose work in plant biotechnology continues to influence agricultural practices. His innovative patents and collaborations have paved the way for advancements in genetic engineering.

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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