HINGHAM, Mass., Nov. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Microbot Medical Inc. (Nasdaq: MBOT), developer and distributor of the innovative LIBERTY® Endovascular Robotic System, today announced that the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) granted the Company a patent for an adaptor for coupling a proximal portion of an elongate surgical tool (guidewire, microcatheter and the like) to a motorized robotic surgical device. With this patent, the Company now holds 45 issued patents and 48 patent applications worldwide, including 21 issued patents in North America, as it continues to seek protection for the distinctive and unique characteristics of the LIBERTY® System.
This patent reflects the Company's ongoing strategy to protect and maximize the value of its innovations through a growing global intellectual property portfolio. The Company believes that a strong patent estate is critical to supporting potential future market expansion and monetizing its novel technology.
“Our strategy to continue to strengthen our intellectual property portfolio in the U.S. and internationally is an important component to protecting and monetizing our technological innovation and gives us greater confidence to pursue regulatory clearances in additional markets, joining those in the U.S. and Israel,” commented Dr. Sarit Garten, Director of Intellectual Property.
LIBERTY is the only FDA-cleared, single-use, remotely operated robotic system for peripheral endovascular procedures, and it is designed for precise vascular navigation while aiming to reduce radiation exposure and physical strain.
About Microbot Medical
Microbot Medical Inc. (NASDAQ: MBOT) is a commercial stage medical device company focused on transforming endovascular procedures through advanced robotic technology. Microbot’s LIBERTY® Endovascular Robotic System is the first single-use, remotely operated robotic solution designed for precision, efficiency and safety. Backed by a strong intellectual property portfolio and a commitment to innovation, Microbot is driving the future of endovascular care.
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