SpineGuard announced the grant of a new patent in Japan, after its grant in China, Russia and Singapore as announced last October and April. This patent discloses certain characteristics of the DSG technology that optimize its real time implementation. Since its inception, SpineGuard develops and maintains a significant IP portfolio including 12 patent families totaling 65 patents and applications as well as 3 trademarks, in the major geographies such as Europe, USA and China.