Company patents

Coloplast A/S

Coloplast A/S's patent strategy reveals a surprising shift away from its core "Implants & Prosthetics" category, which constitutes 71.3% of its portfolio but has seen a significant decline of -22.2% in 2025 and -62.5% so far in 2026. Concurrently, "Drug Delivery Devices" emerged as a rapidly growing focus, with a +76.9% YoY increase in 2025, suggesting an evolving emphasis on new medical device areas despite a sharp drop so far in 2026.

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.

334 US filings (since 2023) · 11 categories · 15 themes

Internal Fluid Management Devices

Implantable devices designed to manage or redirect bodily fluids, including stents for ducts, and systems for draining or accumulating fluids within internal cavities.

Implants & Prosthetics
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169since 2023
-17.5%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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84since 2023
-48.1%YoY
Interventional Device Materials & Design

Engineering and material considerations for devices used in minimally invasive procedures, focusing on mechanical properties, deployment mechanisms, and interaction with biological tissues.

Sterilization & Biocompatible Materials
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32since 2023
0.0%YoY
Catheter-based Intervention Devices

Minimally invasive medical devices, typically flexible tubes, inserted into body lumens to deliver substances, remove obstructions, or perform localized treatments like ablation, dialysis, or drainage.

Drug Delivery Devices
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23since 2023
+42.9%YoY
Vascular & Cardiac Implants

Implantable devices designed to repair, replace, or assist the function of blood vessels or heart structures, including stents, valves, and annuloplasty rings.

Implants & Prosthetics
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18since 2023
-71.4%YoY
Implantable Bio-Stimulation & Sensing

Implantable devices that deliver electrical, optical, or other forms of energy to stimulate tissues or nerves, or sense physiological parameters for therapeutic purposes.

Implants & Prosthetics
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13since 2023
-75.0%YoY
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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12since 2023
-33.3%YoY
Neuromodulation and Electrical Stimulation

Therapeutic application of electrical signals to nerves or tissues to modulate their activity, often using implantable devices, electrodes, and sophisticated programming for various conditions.

Electrotherapy / Radiation Therapy
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7since 2023
+200.0%YoY
Surgical Instrument Mechanisms

Focuses on the mechanical design, articulation, and actuation of hand-held or robotic surgical instruments, including improvements in stapling, cutting, grasping, and tissue manipulation.

Medical Diagnostics & Surgery
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7since 2023
0.0%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 Informatics
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5since 2023
+100.0%YoY
Medical Device Ergonomics

Focuses on the design of medical equipment for ease of use, mobility, and adaptability in various clinical or home environments, including carts, mounting systems, and compact form factors.

Medical Diagnostics & Surgery
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4since 2023
+100.0%YoY
Orthopedic & Spinal Implants

Implantable devices used for the fixation, fusion, or replacement of bone structures, particularly in the spine and extremities.

Implants & Prosthetics
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4since 2023
-50.0%YoY
Respiratory Therapy Devices

Systems and devices for delivering gases, aerosols, or pressure support to the respiratory system, often including interfaces like masks and sophisticated control mechanisms for therapeutic effect or airway management.

Drug Delivery Devices
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2since 2023
new
Biocompatible Scaffolds & Implants

Materials and structures designed for implantation or tissue regeneration, focusing on properties like biodegradability, mechanical strength, cellular integration, and long-term in-vivo stability.

Sterilization & Biocompatible Materials
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2since 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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