Company patents

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

The Chinese University of Hong Kong demonstrates a strong and consistent focus on pharma_biotech, with Genetic & Microbiological Assays (31.0% of portfolio) and Bioinformatics (21.4% of portfolio) being their top two categories. While most categories show a significant decline in patent filings so far in 2026, the university saw a remarkable 237.5% YoY growth in Bioinformatics patents in 2024, indicating a strong, albeit fluctuating, emphasis on data-driven biological research.

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.

248 US filings (since 2023) · 11 categories · 32 themes

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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94since 2023
-17.1%YoY
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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46since 2023
-6.2%YoY
Clinical Diagnostics & Prognostics

Computational methods and systems for analyzing biological data (e.g., genomic, proteomic, clinical) to diagnose diseases, predict patient prognosis, assess treatment response, or stratify patients for therapy.

Bioinformatics
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45since 2023
-22.2%YoY
Advanced Genomic Sequence Analysis

Computational techniques and algorithms for processing, aligning, and interpreting raw biological sequence data (DNA, RNA, protein), including identifying genetic variations, classifying organisms, or predicting sequence attributes.

Bioinformatics
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31since 2023
-56.2%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.

Image ProcessingHealthcare InformaticsMedical Diagnostics & SurgeryComputer VisionMachine Learning & AI
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15since 2023
+250.0%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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14since 2023
-50.0%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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12since 2023
-33.3%YoY
Microbiome & Susceptibility Profiling

Techniques for identifying microorganisms, assessing their viability, quantifying their presence, profiling their metabolic activity, or determining their susceptibility to antimicrobial agents, often in complex biological or environmental samples.

Genetic & Microbiological Assays
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11since 2023
0.0%YoY
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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10since 2023
-40.0%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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9since 2023
0.0%YoY
Nucleic Acid Capture & Prep

Methods and reagents designed to improve the specificity, efficiency, or yield of nucleic acid capture, ligation, amplification, or library preparation steps, particularly for sequencing applications or quantitative analysis.

Genetic & Microbiological Assays
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9since 2023
-80.0%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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8since 2023
new
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 PreparationsTherapeutic Activity (Pharma)
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8since 2023
0.0%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.

Pharmaceutical Preparations
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7since 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 PreparationsTherapeutic Activity (Pharma)Material & Chemical AnalysisPeptides & Proteins
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7since 2023
-33.3%YoY
CRISPR-based Nucleic Acid Detection

Assays leveraging CRISPR-Cas systems (e.g., Cas12, Cas13) for highly specific and sensitive detection of target nucleic acids, often involving collateral cleavage activity or reporter molecules.

Genetic & Microbiological Assays
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7since 2023
-75.0%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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6since 2023
0.0%YoY
In Vitro Disease Modeling & Cell Engineering

Development and use of engineered biological systems, such as organ-on-a-chip devices, dynamic hydrogels, or genetically modified cells, to mimic physiological conditions, study disease mechanisms, screen compounds, or develop cell-based therapies.

Material & Chemical Analysis
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5since 2023
new
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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5since 2023
0.0%YoY
Computational Biology & Drug Discovery Design

Applying computational methods, often involving machine learning and multiomics data, to design, analyze, and understand biomolecules, genetic sequences, or complex biological systems.

Bioinformatics
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4since 2023
0.0%YoY
Protein & Peptide Engineering

Modification of protein or peptide sequences, structures, or post-translational modifications (e.g., glycosylation, lipidation) to enhance their stability, solubility, delivery, or therapeutic efficacy.

Peptides & Proteins
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4since 2023
new
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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3since 2023
n/a
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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2since 2023
n/a
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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1since 2023
new
Federated & Distributed ML

Methods for training machine learning models across multiple decentralized devices or servers while keeping data localized, often involving aggregation of model parameters and secure communication.

Machine Learning & AI
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1since 2023
new
Multi-omics Data Integration

Methods and systems for combining and analyzing diverse biological datasets (e.g., genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics) to uncover complex biological relationships, disease mechanisms, or temporal trajectories.

Bioinformatics
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1since 2023
new
Wearable Physiological Sensing

Development of devices and methods for non-invasive or minimally invasive collection and analysis of physiological data, often from wearable sensors, to monitor health, activity, or specific conditions.

Medical Diagnostics & Surgery
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1since 2023
new
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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1since 2023
new
Rapid Isothermal Amplification

Methods and kits for amplifying nucleic acids at a constant temperature, enabling faster results and point-of-care applications, often used for pathogen or contamination detection.

Genetic & Microbiological Assays
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1since 2023
n/a
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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1since 2023
n/a
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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1since 2023
n/a
Specialized Neural Network Architectures

Development and optimization of novel neural network layers or architectures specifically designed to improve performance or efficiency for computer vision tasks.

Computer Vision
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1since 2023
n/a

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