1. Patent Status
Model Surgery technology is the subject of patent applications filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) as of 2026. The applications cover:
- Gradient-SVD concept addressing system for neural network weight spaces
- Cross-model orthogonal Procrustes alignment at layerwise depth
- Rank-k conjugation transplant method for knowledge transfer between models
- Interference detection and post-graft verification systems
Patent pending status means these inventions are protected under U.S. patent law from the filing date. Final patent grants are subject to USPTO examination.
2. Research Use
We are committed to advancing the field of mechanistic interpretability and neural knowledge transfer. Academic researchers and independent scientists may:
- Reference our published methodology in academic papers
- Apply for free research-tier access to our tools
- Collaborate with us on co-published research
Research access is provided at no cost and does not grant a license to the underlying patented methods for commercial purposes. If you are an academic researcher, contact us to discuss partnership opportunities.
3. Commercial Licensing
Commercial use of Model Surgery technology — including the concept mapping, alignment, and transplant methods described in our patent applications — requires a license from Model Surgery Inc.
We offer flexible licensing arrangements including:
- Per-procedure pricing for individual transplant operations
- Enterprise site licenses for unlimited internal use
- OEM licensing for integration into third-party products
For licensing inquiries, email research@model-surgery.com or submit a request through our contact form.
4. Open Science Commitment
While our methods are patent-protected, we believe in scientific transparency:
- Our methodology builds on and cites prior art including ROME, LoRA, MEMIT, and MUSE
- We publish verification results and alignment metrics
- We are open about the limitations and boundary conditions of our technology
- We actively seek peer review and academic collaboration
5. Trademarks
"Model Surgery," the Model Surgery logo, "Concept Cartography," and "Transplant Knowledge. Not Weights." are trademarks of Model Surgery Inc. Use of these marks requires prior written permission.
6. Reporting IP Concerns
If you believe any content on this website infringes on your intellectual property rights, or if you have questions about our IP policy, contact us at research@model-surgery.com.
Last updated: April 4, 2026