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Berkeley, CA, United States of America

Taek Soon Lee

This inventor holds 11 USPTO granted patents and 6 published patent applications. Top assignees: University of California, National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC. Active years: 2015-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Taek Soon Lee. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/taek-soon-lee

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 11 

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.5

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 21(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Albany, CA (US) (2015)
  • Berkeley, CA (US) (2019 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal11 out of 16,025 
 
University of California
 patents
silverMedal1 out of 1,085 
 
National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2015-2025

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11 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12365905 - Host cells and methods for reducing isoprenoid precursors and isoprenoids by geranylgeranyl reductase (2025-07-22),
2. 11939618 - Fusion proteins useful for modifying terpenes (2024-03-26),
3. 11932896 - Host cells and methods for producing hydroxytyrosol (2024-03-19),
4. 11845940 - Genetically modified fungal cells and methods useful for producing prespatane (2023-12-19),
5. 11660961 - Host cells and methods for producing isopentenol from mevalonate (2023-05-30),
6. 11001838 - Platform for screening phosphomevalonate decarboxylase (2021-05-11),
7. 10814724 - Host cells and methods for producing isopentenol from mevalonate (2020-10-27),
8. 10597685 - Host cells and methods for oxidizing aromatic amino acids (2020-03-24),
9. 10273506 - Host cells and methods for producing isopentenol from mevalonate (2019-04-30),
10. 9200298 - Host cells and methods for producing isoprenyl alkanoates (2015-12-01),
11. 9109175 - Isoprenoid based alternative diesel fuel (2015-08-18),

Title: Taek Soon Lee: Innovator in Isoprenoid Research

Introduction

Taek Soon Lee is a prominent inventor based in Berkeley, California, known for his significant contributions to the field of isoprenoid research. With a total of 11 patents to his name, he has made remarkable advancements in genetic engineering and biochemistry.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is a groundbreaking invention titled "Host cells and methods for reducing isoprenoid precursors and isoprenoids by geranylgeranyl reductase." This invention provides a genetically modified host cell capable of reducing isoprenoids or their precursors, utilizing one or more geranylgeranyl reductases. Another notable patent is focused on "Fusion proteins useful for modifying terpenes," which describes a fusion protein that includes a terpene synthase, a peptide linker, and a P450 enzyme.

Career Highlights

Taek Soon Lee has had a distinguished career, working with esteemed institutions such as the University of California and National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC. His work has significantly impacted the understanding and manipulation of isoprenoid biosynthesis.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Lee has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Aram Kang and Jay D Keasling, further enhancing the scope and impact of his research.

Conclusion

Taek Soon Lee's innovative work in the field of isoprenoid research exemplifies the importance of genetic engineering in modern science. His contributions continue to influence advancements in biochemistry and biotechnology.

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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