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Microbot Medical Secures Additional Patent for the LIBERTY® Robotic System in the United States
HINGHAM, Mass., Nov. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Microbot Medical Inc. (Nasdaq: MBOT), announced that the United States Patent and Trade Office (USPTO) has
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[{"type":"text","content":"HINGHAM, Mass., Nov. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Microbot Medical Inc. (Nasdaq: MBOT), announced that the United States Patent and Trade Office (USPTO) has issued a Notice of Allowance for a second patent application covering the Company’s LIBERTY® Robotic System. Globally, the Company now has 46 patents issued/allowed and 24 pending patent applications and is continuously submitting applications to protect its Intellectual Property. “We believe that the U.S. is the largest and most significant market opportunity for the LIBERTY® Robotic System, and with two allowances in a few short months, it clearly demonstrates the innovative nature of our technology,” commented Harel Gadot, CEO, President and Chairman. “2022 is poised to be an important year for the LIBERTY® Robotic System. It’s critical that we approach this period knowing we have protections in place, so we can ultimately monetize our Intellectual Property, reap potential commercial opportunities and maximize shareholder value.” The allowed claims cover a modular robotic system for manipulation of at least two elongated, flexible surgical tools, the system including at least one unit operable to move a first tool and a base operable to move a second tool, wherein the base serves as a mounting for the units, and each unit communicates with the base in one of a mechanical coupling, electrical power supply and data communication. About Microbot Medical Microbot Medical Inc. (NASDAQ: MBOT) is a pre-clinical medical device company that specializes in transformational micro-robotic technologies, focused primarily on both natural and artificial lumens within the human body. Microbot’s current proprietary technological platforms provide the foundation for the development of a Multi Generation Pipeline Portfolio (MGPP). Microbot Medical was founded in 2010 by Harel Gadot, Prof. Moshe Shoham, and Yossi Bornstein with the goals of improving clinical outcomes for patients and increasing accessibility through the use of micro-robotic technologies. Further information about Microbot Medical is available at http://www.microbotmedical.com. Safe Harbor Statements pertaining to the registered direct offering, timing, the amount and anticipated use of proceeds and statements pertaining to future financial and/or operating results, future growth in research, technology, clinical development...