2004 German patent granted on a novel hand held photometer.

2003 PCT patent application filed on a method to perform ten thousands to millions of individual PCR reactions in parallel (Microcapsule-PCR).

2002 US patent filed with HKUST (Hong Kong) on a technology that makes biomaterials (e.g., DNA) compatible with microfabrication processes to enables the production of novel biomedical devices. 

2002 European patent application with biognostic AG (Germany) published on an ultra sensitive biolabel technology for diagnostical applications (PCT applications in USA and Japan filed).

2001 German patent application on a hand held photometer. The instrument is designed as a lab tool for molecular biologists. It is easy and quick to use in a single hand operation mode.  

2001 Two European patent applications with Max-Planck Society (Germany) published on encapsulation methods for micro bio-crystals and organic materials (PCT applications in USA filed).