Company patents

Janssen Pharmaceutica NV

Janssen Pharmaceutica NV's patent strategy shows a surprising shift away from its core "Heterocyclic Compounds" and "Therapeutic Activity (Pharma)" categories, which saw declines of 43.5% and 43.1% respectively in 2025, despite still representing 50.3% and 36.6% of its portfolio. Concurrently, the company is rapidly emerging in "Material & Chemical Analysis" with a 300.0% growth in 2025 and "Peptides & Proteins" with a 114.3% growth in 2025, indicating a strategic pivot towards these areas, although patent counts so far in 2026 show a general slowdown across most categories.

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.

352 US filings (since 2023) · 11 categories · 24 themes

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.

Heterocyclic Compounds (Pharma)Pharmaceutical Preparations
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208since 2023
-44.4%YoY
Targeted Protein Degradation

Development of small molecules, often bifunctional (e.g., PROTACs) or molecular glues, that induce the ubiquitin-proteasome system or autophagy to selectively degrade specific disease-causing proteins.

Heterocyclic Compounds (Pharma)
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75since 2023
-59.4%YoY
Immunomodulatory Protein Design

Design and engineering of proteins or peptides to directly modulate immune responses, including enhancing antigen presentation, suppressing inflammation, or activating specific immune cell types.

Peptides & Proteins
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42since 2023
-20.0%YoY
Advanced Biomarker Detection Assays

Methods and compositions for identifying, quantifying, or characterizing specific biological molecules (e.g., nucleic acids, proteins, metabolites, antibodies) or microbial species, often for diagnostic, prognostic, or quality control applications.

Material & Chemical Analysis
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38since 2023
+54.5%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.

Pharmaceutical PreparationsDrug Delivery Devices
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33since 2023
-66.7%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.

Therapeutic Activity (Pharma)Pharmaceutical Preparations
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31since 2023
-18.2%YoY
Immune Checkpoint Modulation

Therapeutic interventions that target immune checkpoint pathways to either enhance or suppress immune responses, often used in cancer immunotherapy or autoimmune diseases.

Therapeutic Activity (Pharma)
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27since 2023
-50.0%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)Material & Chemical Analysis
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25since 2023
+500.0%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 PreparationsPeptides & Proteins
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20since 2023
-12.5%YoY
Cellular Immunotherapy

Therapeutic approaches involving the use of living cells, often genetically modified or ex vivo activated, to treat diseases, particularly cancer, by modulating immune responses or replacing damaged cells.

Therapeutic Activity (Pharma)
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13since 2023
-66.7%YoY
Drug Candidate Synthesis

Methods and intermediates for preparing complex organic molecules intended as active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), often involving multi-step synthesis and optimization of reaction pathways.

General Organic Chemistry Methods
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9since 2023
+150.0%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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9since 2023
n/a
Molecular Biomarkers for Disease

Identification and measurement of specific nucleic acid sequences (DNA, RNA), their expression levels, or epigenetic modifications (e.g., methylation) as indicators for disease presence, progression, risk, or treatment response.

Genetic & Microbiological Assays
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8since 2023
0.0%YoY
Chemical Synthesis of Drug Intermediates

Processes and methodologies for the efficient and scalable preparation of complex heterocyclic compounds and their precursors, including specific reaction conditions, purification techniques, and intermediate compounds.

Heterocyclic Compounds (Pharma)
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7since 2023
+400.0%YoY
Recombinant Protein & Peptide Therapeutics

Development and application of therapeutic proteins or peptides produced through recombinant DNA technology, including fusion proteins and modified growth factors.

Therapeutic Activity (Pharma)
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7since 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 Informatics
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7since 2023
0.0%YoY
Personalized Digital Therapeutics

Digital platforms and systems that deliver tailored therapeutic interventions, guidance, or recommendations to patients based on their individual health data, biometric feedback, and computational models (e.g., AI/ML, physiological simulations).

Healthcare Informatics
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4since 2023
0.0%YoY
Automated Injector Mechanismsfiltered

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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4since 2023
n/a
Real-time Skill Assessment & Feedback

Systems that monitor a user's actions, performance, or physiological state during a task or activity, and provide immediate or near real-time feedback to guide skill development, correct errors, or verify task completion.

Education & Training
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4since 2023
n/a
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
n/a
Gamified & Engaging Learning Experiences

Integrating game-like mechanics, interactive challenges, and engaging user interface elements (e.g., avatars, reward systems, narrative structures) into educational or therapeutic applications to enhance user motivation, engagement, and learning retention.

Education & Training
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3since 2023
n/a
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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2since 2023
new
API Solid Form Engineering

Techniques for preparing and characterizing specific solid forms, such as crystal forms, salts, co-crystals, or amorphous forms, of active pharmaceutical ingredients to optimize properties like stability, solubility, and bioavailability.

Heterocyclic Compounds (Pharma)General Organic Chemistry Methods
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1since 2023
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Physical Training Models & Simulators

The design, fabrication, and use of tangible, often anatomically accurate or functionally representative, physical models for hands-on training, demonstration, or practice of practical skills and procedures, particularly in medical or technical fields.

Education & Training
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1since 2023
n/a

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