Company patents

Globus Medical, Inc.

GLOBUS MEDICAL INC's patent strategy is heavily concentrated in Medical Diagnostics & Surgery, representing 76.2% of its portfolio, yet this core area saw a significant decline of -58.9% so far in 2026. Surprisingly, despite its medical device focus, the company has shown emerging interest in computing-related fields like Computer Vision, which experienced a rapid 233.3% YoY growth in 2025, and Image Processing, which grew by 74.1% in 2025, indicating a strategic push into advanced imaging and AI for medical applications.

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Yearly patent publications since 2023

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1,313 US filings (since 2023) · 12 categories · 22 themes

Interventional & Implantable Therapies is up +25.2% YoY. Worth a look.
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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855since 2023
+6.6%YoY
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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404since 2023
+24.6%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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401since 2023
+25.2%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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375since 2023
+6.0%YoY
Robot Health Monitoring & Safety

Methods and systems for monitoring the operational status, detecting anomalies, ensuring safe interaction, and preventing damage or injury in robotic systems.

Manipulators & Robotics
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111since 2023
-19.0%YoY
Ophthalmic Surgical Systems

Integrated systems and specialized instruments for performing delicate surgical procedures on the eye, often involving the delivery, manipulation, or monitoring of ophthalmic implants.

Implants & Prosthetics
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102since 2023
0.0%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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62since 2023
-8.7%YoY
Rehabilitation & Biomechanical Assessment

Devices and software systems designed to facilitate physical rehabilitation, track human movement, evaluate posture, or assess biomechanical parameters for injury recovery, surgical planning, or performance improvement.

Healthcare Informatics
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61since 2023
+133.3%YoY
AR/VR User Interfaces

Techniques for rendering, interacting with, and managing content within augmented or virtual reality environments, including spatial tracking, gaze interaction, and dynamic multi-application display management.

Input/Output & User Interfaces
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34since 2023
+71.4%YoY
Vision-Based Object & Pose Estimation

Methods and apparatus for detecting objects and determining their three-dimensional position and orientation (pose) using imagery or point cloud data, often for navigation, surveying, or environmental understanding.

Computer Vision
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25since 2023
-33.3%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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21since 2023
-25.0%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
+33.3%YoY
Specialized End-Effectors & Mechanisms

Design and control of advanced robotic grippers, tools, and mechanical linkages for specific manipulation tasks or operating in challenging environments.

Manipulators & Robotics
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12since 2023
+33.3%YoY
Adaptive & Wearable Bio-Stimulation

Systems that provide therapeutic stimulation or field therapy through wearable devices, often incorporating physiological sensing and closed-loop feedback for personalized and adaptive treatment.

Electrotherapy / Radiation Therapy
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10since 2023
+33.3%YoY
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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10since 2023
-60.0%YoY
Video Enhancement & Object Tracking

Methods and systems for improving the quality of video streams, generating intermediate frames, or continuously locating and following objects within a sequence of images, even under occlusion.

Image Processing
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8since 2023
0.0%YoY
Wearable Display Optics

Optical systems and components specifically designed for head-mounted displays, augmented reality (AR) glasses, and virtual reality (VR) headsets, focusing on image projection, waveguide integration, and display durability.

Optical Elements & Systems
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8since 2023
0.0%YoY
3D Reconstruction & Modeling

Processes for creating or manipulating three-dimensional digital representations of objects or environments, including mesh generation, surface fitting, and depth estimation from multiple views.

Image Processing
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7since 2023
+200.0%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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3since 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.

Pharmaceutical Preparations
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3since 2023
0.0%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 Preparations
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2since 2023
new
Medical Sterilization Technologies

Methods and apparatus for disinfecting or sterilizing medical devices, waste, or environments, often employing radiation, chemical agents, or thermal processes, and including monitoring systems.

Sterilization & Biocompatible Materials
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2since 2023
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