Company patents

BAYER HEALTHCARE LLC

BAYER HEALTHCARE LLC's patent strategy reveals a surprising shift away from its dominant 'Drug Delivery Devices' category, which constitutes 62.7% of its portfolio but has seen a consistent decline, including a -17.8% YoY drop in 2025 and a -75.7% drop so far in 2026. This is contrasted by a significant emerging focus on 'Pharmacy Containers / Devices', which experienced rapid growth of +200.0% YoY in 2024 and +50.0% YoY in 2025, suggesting a strategic pivot within medical device development.

Patent Trend by Technology Area

Yearly patent publications since 2023

Product themes

Product-level themes inferred from filings since 2023, with category chips showing where each theme appears. Select a theme to filter the patents below.

228 US filings (since 2023) · 10 categories · 18 themes

Closed-System Fluid Transfer

Devices and adapters that enable the sterile and secure transfer of liquids, such as medications or diluents, between containers (vials, syringes, IV bags) while minimizing exposure to contaminants or air.

Pharmacy Containers / Devices
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134since 2023
-9.5%YoY
Automated Injector Mechanisms

Mechanical or electromechanical systems designed for precise, often self-administered, delivery of medicaments, including features for dose setting, needle insertion/retraction, and safety mechanisms to prevent premature activation.

Drug Delivery Devices
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108since 2023
-25.0%YoY
Precision Dosing & Targeted Spraying

Systems and methods for accurately controlling the volume, location, and characteristics of sprayed fluids, often involving sensors, feedback, or specific nozzle geometries for precise application.

Flow / Volume Measurement
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28since 2023
+33.3%YoY
Automated Drug Dispensing

Devices or systems designed to precisely measure and deliver specific doses of medication, often incorporating automated mechanisms, dose-limiting features, or hands-free operation.

Pharmacy Containers / Devices
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26since 2023
+25.0%YoY
Targeted Drug Formulation Delivery

Delivery systems specifically engineered to administer advanced drug formulations (e.g., microparticles, biologics, extended-release systems) to achieve precise targeting, controlled release kinetics, or enhanced therapeutic efficacy within the body.

Drug Delivery DevicesPharmaceutical Preparations
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21since 2023
+50.0%YoY
Smart Medication Management

Systems that integrate digital technology, sensors, or connectivity to monitor, track, or automate aspects of medication administration, often providing data feedback, personalized recommendations, or secure logging.

Healthcare InformaticsPharmacy Containers / Devices
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19since 2023
-14.3%YoY
Advanced Cell & Gene Therapies

Development of therapeutic approaches involving the genetic modification of cells (e.g., T cells, stem cells, macrophages) or the use of viral/non-viral vectors to deliver genetic material for disease treatment.

Pharmaceutical PreparationsPeptides & Proteins
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12since 2023
0.0%YoY
Physical Item Tracking & Management

Systems and methods for uniquely identifying, tracking, and managing physical items using scannable codes (barcodes, QR codes) or wireless tags (RFID, IoT devices) to link physical objects to digital information, inventory, or services.

Data Recognition (Barcodes, OCR)
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11since 2023
-66.7%YoY
Bioprocess Development for Proteins

Methods and systems for the efficient and scalable production, purification, and formulation of proteins and peptides, including fermentation, chromatography, and cell-based expression systems.

Peptides & Proteins
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10since 2023
0.0%YoY
Nucleic Acid-Based Therapies

Therapeutic strategies employing nucleic acids (DNA, RNA, oligonucleotides) to modulate gene expression, deliver genetic material, or interfere with disease-causing pathways. Includes gene therapy using viral vectors.

Pharmaceutical Preparations
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9since 2023
+500.0%YoY
Antibody Engineering & Therapeutics

Design and modification of antibodies or antibody-derived fragments for targeted therapeutic intervention, including bispecific formats, Fc region modifications, and activatable constructs.

Pharmaceutical PreparationsPeptides & ProteinsTherapeutic Activity (Pharma)
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9since 2023
-50.0%YoY
Interventional & Implantable Therapies

Design and application of devices that are inserted into the body or implanted to treat diseases, modulate physiological functions, or repair anatomical structures.

Medical Diagnostics & Surgery
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8since 2023
new
Automated Transaction Systems

Systems designed to streamline and automate various commercial transactions, including mobile-enhanced processes, secure online checkouts, customer service interactions, and privilege issuance, often leveraging digital authentication.

Business Methods & Fintech
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5since 2023
-50.0%YoY
Drug Preparation Aids

Devices that assist in the physical modification or mixing of medications prior to administration, such as crushing solid drugs, cutting pills, reconstituting lyophilized products, or extracting from other devices.

Pharmacy Containers / Devices
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3since 2023
-50.0%YoY
AI for Medical Diagnostics

Utilizing machine learning, particularly deep learning, to analyze medical data such as images, sensor readings, or physiological signals for disease prediction, diagnosis, or treatment assessment.

Healthcare Informatics
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1since 2023
new
Physiological Monitoring & Diagnostics

Systems and methods for non-invasive or minimally invasive collection and analysis of physiological data (e.g., blood pressure, electrolytes, genetic markers, B cell repertoire) to assess patient health status, screen for conditions, or aid in diagnosis.

Healthcare Informatics
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1since 2023
n/a
Targeted Small Molecule Therapeutics

Design and synthesis of acyclic or carbocyclic organic compounds that selectively modulate specific biological targets or pathways for the treatment of diseases.

Pharmaceutical Preparations
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1since 2023
n/a
Surgical Imaging & Navigation

Systems and methods that use imaging technologies, computer vision, and augmented reality to provide real-time guidance, localization, and visualization during surgical procedures or for detailed anatomical assessment.

Medical Diagnostics & Surgery
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1since 2023
n/a

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