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Becton Dickinson France

Becton Dickinson France's patent strategy reveals a surprising shift away from its core focus, with Drug Delivery Devices, representing 86.8% of its portfolio, experiencing a significant decline of 21.4% in 2025 and a further 30.3% so far in 2026. This indicates a potential re-evaluation of priorities, especially given the rapid growth in Medical Diagnostics & Surgery, which saw a 33.3% increase in patent filings in 2026, suggesting an emerging focus in this area despite its smaller portfolio share.

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.

174 US filings (since 2023) · 7 categories · 11 themes

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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115since 2023
-29.4%YoY
Integrated Dispensing Mechanisms

Containers or packaging components featuring active mechanisms for controlled release, preparation, or delivery of their contents, such as liquids, bulk materials, volatile compounds, or single-serve portions.

Containers & Packaging
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99since 2023
-14.8%YoY
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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89since 2023
+10.5%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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66since 2023
-43.5%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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14since 2023
-50.0%YoY
Specialized Container Forming & Dispensing

Methods and apparatuses for creating unique package structures, such as recesses in specific materials, blister packages, or single-dose units, and for controlled dispensing of products from storage into these containers.

Packaging Machines
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14since 2023
-66.7%YoY
Package Sealing and Integrity

Technologies and methods for securely closing, sealing, and maintaining the integrity of packages, including heat sealing, vacuum sealing, strapping, and specialized closure units, often involving material interaction and atmosphere control.

Packaging Machines
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6since 2023
0.0%YoY
High-Barrier Packaging Films

Multi-layer polymer films engineered to provide superior barrier properties against gases (e.g., oxygen), moisture, or aromas, often incorporating heat-sealing or resealing mechanisms for food and product preservation.

Containers & Packaging
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5since 2023
new
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 Devices
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4since 2023
0.0%YoY
Automated Liquid Handling

Systems and components designed for precise, automated manipulation, transfer, and dispensing of liquid samples and reagents, often involving pipettes, robotic arms, and specialized sample containers.

Laboratory Apparatus
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3since 2023
+300.0%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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2since 2023
new

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