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The biomedical photoacoustic imaging market was valued at USD 107.71 million in 2023. It is expected to grow at a CAGR of 18.6% during the forecast period of 2024-2032 and attain a market value of USD 500.06 million by 2032. The market value is impacted by increasing use of such platforms and ongoing technological advancements in this field. There has been a significant increase in number of patent applications associated with biomedical photoacoustic imaging, driven by technological advancements, increasing biomedical application and changes in regulatory landscape impacting the commercialisation timeline positively.
The global biomedical photoacoustic imaging patent landscape report provides comprehensive and in-depth analysis of the patents in this growing industry. The key sections captured in the report for global biomedical photoacoustic imaging includes a thorough examination of the patent portfolios of key players, covering aspects such as the number of patents and types of technologies patented. It includes latest trends, geographical distribution of patents, top IP player profiles, technological segmentation, and patent valuation. The breakdown of patents by technical segments is provided, giving more clarity on the specific areas of innovation within biomedical photoacoustic imaging technologies.
Biomedical photoacoustic imaging is witnessing increased technical innovations such as deep learning integration, dual-modal systems, photoacoustic vector tomography (PAVT). Therefore, such technical innovations are impacting the patent landscape significantly.
The biomedical photoacoustic imaging uses both light (photo) and sound (acoustic) to produce finely detailed images of the body's anatomical architecture. This technique involves directing a laser light pulse into the body. The tissues expand slightly as a result of producing a thermal effect on delivery with this light. Ultrasonic waves are produced, detected by sensors and then transformed into pictures. This method allows deep-tissue imaging with great resolution, which is helpful for the diagnosis and follow-ups for several diseases such as vascular issues and cancer.
Biomedical photoacoustic imaging continues to evolve, driven by increasing demand for better non-invasive diagnostic techniques. Its ability to deliver clear and high-resolution images makes it a promising tool for improving diagnostic accuracy and treatment precision in the healthcare sector, which is a driving factor to boost market value in the forecast period.
Enhanced Sensitivity and Specificity is Expected to Augment the Market Growth
Photoacoustic imaging is a unique diagnostic technology that creates highly contrasted images and shows biological tissues in detail. Compared to many conventional imaging techniques, this technology is more sensitive and accurate, enabling the detection of small variations in tissues with greater clarity. This precision is essential for accurately identifying and tracking a range of medical disorders.
For instance, a well-known international company Canon Inc., best known for its image and photographic gear has also entered the biomedical photoacoustic imaging market. The company boasts a photoacoustic tomography (PAT) technology that is a non-invasive technique to capture high resolution (3D) images of blood vessels in real-time without using X-ray or contrast media. It uses both light and ultrasonic waves to develop images. The laser light has a wavelength of 750nm to 850nm and repetition frequency of 10Hz. The advent of such new tools and enhanced products in the market influences the patent landscape as researchers and companies take effective measures to secure patents and protect their innovations.
Rising Clinical Application to Boost the Number of Patent Filings
Photoacoustic imaging has witnessed an increase in its application in several medical domains. Dual-modal small animal imaging systems are commonly used in preclinical cancer imaging and research. Along with diagnosis and screening, photoacoustic imaging is also used in analyzing the response to a treatment. Brain imaging, obstetrics, cardiology and dentistry are other prominent areas of application. The number of patent applications for biomedical photoacoustic imaging witnessed a notable peak in 2019 with over 140 patent application in the respective year. Moreover, there was a subsequent increase in number of granted patents as well. The industry witnessed an upward trend in patent filings since then, which is indicative of the COVID-19 pandemic boosting the demand for newer and more effective diagnostic capabilities. In 2023, 180+ new biomedical photoacoustic imaging patents were applied, signifying rising utilization of photoacoustic imaging in multiple medical areas including preclinical and clinical imaging.
Integration with Other Imaging Modalities is Expected to Propel the Global Biomedical Photoacoustic Imaging Industry Growth
To improve its diagnostic potential, photoacoustic imaging can be used with other imaging modalities such as MRI or ultrasound. Combining these methods gives medical professionals a more thorough understanding of the internal organs and tissues of the body, collecting both functional and anatomical features. This integration makes it possible to conduct assessments that are more thorough and precise, which enhances the capacity to identify and track a variety of medical issues. The application and range of photoacoustic imaging in clinical settings are expanded by this kind of integration, which is creating their demand and boosting market growth.
The report provides an in-depth analysis of the patents in this field by the following segmentation -
Breakup by Component
Breakup by Type
Breakup by Modality
Breakup by Platform
Breakup By End User
The breakup based on platform includes pulsed laser diode, LED-based, xenon flash and others. Biomedical photoacoustic imaging investigations have been conducted with the chosen patent families labelled based on the platforms to which they pertain. LED-based photoacoustic imaging uses high-powered light-emitting diodes (LEDs) instead of traditional lasers to create the photoacoustic effect. This approach is generally safer and more cost-effective because LEDs are cheaper and pose fewer safety risks than lasers. In addition, LED systems are compact, making them easy to handle and integrate into various medical devices. This makes LED-based systems an attractive choice for many clinical and research applications.
The detailed technological data will be provided for all specified segments classified in this report.
The United States is one of the leading jurisdictions for biomedical photoacoustic imaging patents, having around 2,000 patents. The presence of a well-established healthcare infrastructure, a robust legal framework and prominent research institutions engaged in innovations contributes to the patent landscape significantly.
Holding a significant chunk of the global population, China is another vital jurisdiction and is witnessing rapid growth in patent filings. The expanding healthcare landscape in the region contributes to the evolving research capabilities, thereby influencing a surge in patent applications. Innovations like development of novel contrast agents and imaging probes is amongst major growth factors.
Among the players with biomedical photoacoustic imaging patent families, new entrants have been identified, which can be either established companies or startups developing their first technology in the field. Some of the major companies mentioned in this report (a non-exhaustive list) are as follows:
Guided Therapy Systems LLC
It is a medical and healthcare technology company specializing in the development of non-invasive treatment & diagnosis with their imaging devices. It is well-known for its innovative biomedical photoacoustic imaging technology combining ultrasound and laser optics to generate high-resolution real-time images for therapeutic and diagnostic medical applications.
Mallinckrodt INC
A renowned biopharma company focusing on the specialty drug and therapy development, production and marketing. They are primarily known for their expertise in autoimmune, pain management and rare diseases treatment . However, they are also developing advanced medical imaging techniques, including biomedical photoacoustic imaging for improving diagnostic accuracy and patient care experience.
Other companies include Canon KK, Univ California, Univ Washington, California Inst of Techn, Univ Duke, Elwha LLC, Univ Leland Stanford Junior, Univ Texas, Bracco Imaging Spa, Dorshow Richard B, Li Cor INC, Harvard College, Massachusetts Inst Technology, and 1087 Systems INC, among others.
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1 Introduction
2 Executive Summary
3 Global Photoacoustic Imaging Market Overview
3.1 Global Photoacoustic Imaging Market Historical Value (2017-2023)
3.2 Global Photoacoustic Imaging Market Forecast Value (2024-2032)
4 Global Photoacoustic Imaging Market Segmentation
4.1 Global Photoacoustic Imaging Market Share by Component
4.1.1 Market Overview
4.1.2 Hardware
4.1.3 Software
4.2 Global Photoacoustic Imaging Market Share by Type
4.2.1 Market Overview
4.2.2 Photoacoustic Imaging System
4.2.3 Photoacoustic Computed Tomography System
4.3 Global Photoacoustic Imaging Market Share by Application
4.3.1 Market Overview
4.3.2 Biomedical
4.3.2.1 Clinical
4.3.2.2 Preclinical
4.3.3 Research and Development
4.3.4 Others
4.4 Global Photoacoustic Imaging Market Share by Modality
4.4.1 Market Overview
4.4.2 Portable
4.4.3 Standalone
4.4.4 Handheld
4.5 Global Photoacoustic Imaging Market Share by Platform
4.5.1 Market Overview
4.5.2 Pulsed Laser Diode
4.5.3 LED-Based
4.5.4 Xenon Flash
4.5.5 Other
4.6 Global Photoacoustic Imaging Market Share by End User
4.6.1 Market Overview
4.6.2 Ambulatory Surgical Centers
4.6.3 Research Laboratories
4.6.4 Hospitals and Clinics
4.6.5 Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Companies
4.6.6 Others
5 Global Biomedical Photoacoustic Imaging Market Dynamics
5.1 Market Drivers and Constraints
5.2 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
5.3 PESTEL Analysis
5.4 Industry Events, Initiatives, and Trends
5.5 Value Chain Analysis
6 Global Biomedical Photoacoustic Imaging Patent Landscape Analysis
6.1 Patent Distribution by Publication Year
6.2 Patent Distribution by Application Year
6.3 Patent Distribution by Priority Year
6.4 Analysis by Type of Patent
6.4.1 Granted Patents
6.4.2 Patent Application
6.4.3 Amended Application
6.4.4 Search Report
6.5 Analysis by Legal Status
6.5.1 Active
6.5.2 Pending
6.5.3 Expired/Discontinued
6.6 Analysis by Patent Jurisdiction
6.7 Analysis by Patent Age
6.8 Analysis by Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) Codes
6.9 Average Time to Publish a Patent
6.9.1 By Entities
6.9.2 By Jurisdiction
6.9.3 By Technology
6.10 Analysis by Type of Entity (Academic and Non-Academic)
6.11 Analysis by Top Applicants
6.12 Analysis by Top Inventors
7 Global Biomedical Photoacoustic Imaging Patent Analysis by Technology
7.1 Total Patents by Top Technologies
7.2 Time Evolution of Patents by Technology
7.3 Emerging Technologies
7.4 Pulsed Laser Diode
7.4.1 Time Evolution by Number of Patents
7.4.2 Time Evolution by Number of Patent Families
7.4.3 Analysis by Type of Entity (Academic vs Non-Academic)
7.4.4 Analysis by Top Applicants
7.4.5 Analysis by Top Inventors
7.5 LED-Based
7.5.1 Time Evolution by Number of Patents
7.5.2 Time Evolution by Number of Patent Families
7.5.3 Analysis by Type of Entity (Academic vs Non-Academic)
7.5.4 Analysis by Top Applicants
7.5.5 Analysis by Top Inventors
7.6 Xenon Flash
7.6.1 Time Evolution by Number of Patents
7.6.2 Time Evolution by Number of Patent Families
7.6.3 Analysis by Type of Entity (Academic vs Non-Academic)
7.6.4 Analysis by Top Applicants
7.6.5 Analysis by Top Inventors
*Complete technology list will be provided in the report.
8 EMR Patent Valuation Analysis
8.1 Assessment Methodology
8.2 High Value Patents
8.3 Medium Value Patents
8.4 Low Value Patents
9 Global Biomedical Photoacoustic Imaging – Top 10 Players Patent Analysis
9.1 Top 10 Entities by Number of Patents
9.2 Analysis by Publication Year
9.3 Analysis by Application Year
9.4 Analysis by Priority Year
9.5 Analysis by Type of Patent
9.6 Analysis by Jurisdiction
9.7 Analysis by Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) Codes
9.8 Analysis by Source of Innovation
9.9 Analysis by Forward and Backward Citations
9.10 Analysis by Legal Status
9.11 Analysis by Patent Age
9.12 Analysis by Key Inventors
9.13 Entity Dynamics
9.13.1 Analysis by Type of Player (Academic vs Non-Academic)
9.13.2 Analysis by Collaboration
9.13.3 Analysis by Technology
9.13.4 Newcomers
9.13.4.1 Start-up Companies
9.13.4.2 Established Companies
10 Patent Profile of Key Players
10.1 Canon KK
10.1.1 Product Portfolio
10.1.2 Patent Portfolio by Patent Families
10.1.3 Time Evolution of Patents
10.1.4 Geographical Patent Coverage
10.1.5 Patent Analysis by Technology
10.1.6 Patent News and Developments
10.1.7 Financial Analysis
10.1.8 SWOT Analysis
10.2 Guided Therapy Systems LLC
10.3 Mallinckrodt INC
10.4 Elwha LLC
10.5 California Institute of Technology
*Complete player list will be provided in the report.
11 Future Trends
12 Global Biomedical Photoacoustic Imaging Market Landscape (Additional Insight) *
12.1 Global Biomedical Photoacoustic Imaging: Developers Landscape
12.1.1 Analysis by Year of Establishment
12.1.2 Analysis by Company Size
12.1.3 Analysis by Region
12.2 Global Biomedical Photoacoustic Imaging: Product Landscape
12.2.1 Analysis by Product Type
12.2.2 Analysis by Technology
12.2.3 Analysis by Application
*Additional insights are not included in the standard report.
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