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Santa Monica, CA, United States of America

Activision Publishing, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 326

% Expired Patents = 1.8

CIPO Patents = 1

EPO Patents = 3

Trademarks = 91

Forward Citations = 5,362

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316 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Michael David Marr (27 out of 229 patents)

Keith Stuart Kaplan (26 out of 40 patents)

Josiah Eatedali (22 out of 34 patents)

4. Robert Leyland (20 out of 21 patents)

5. Paul Reiche, Iii (20 out of 20 patents)

6. Paul Kerby (17 out of 17 patents)

7. Lee M Guinchard (17 out of 17 patents)

8. Nathan T Lewis (14 out of 26 patents)

9. Paul Derek Yan (12 out of 12 patents)

10. Brian Bright (11 out of 12 patents)

11. I-Wei Huang (10 out of 11 patents)

12. Michael Sanders (10 out of 10 patents)

13. Rick A Hamilton, Ii (10 out of 1,057 patents)

14. Robert D Schonfeld (10 out of 16 patents)

15. Jon Ray Estanislao (9 out of 9 patents)

Core Competencies:

Dynamic Content Customization

Collision Detection

Procedural Animation

Motion Capture

Real-Time Rendering

Player Data

Multiplayer Mechanics

Virtual Characters

Game Asset Generation

Augmented Reality

Gameplay Sessions

Camera Control

326 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12755468 - Systems and methods for enabling animation of a secondary asset in online multi-player video games (2026-10-06),

2. 12746467 - Systems and methods for dynamically, automatically generating and/or filtering shadow maps in a video game (2026-09-29),

3. 12717941 - Distributed data storage system providing enhanced security (2026-08-25),

4. 12714939 - Methods and systems for applying machine learning to generate gameplay audio (2026-08-25),

5. 12685930 - Systems and methods for efficient content management and distribution for video game development (2026-07-21),

6. 12674718 - LED wall surface reflectance (2026-07-07),

7. 12643047 - Generating improved non-player characters using neural networks (2026-06-02),

8. 12613580 - Systems and methods for guiding actors using a motion capture reference system (2026-04-28),

9. 12589303 - Computer-implemented methods for generating level of detail assets for dynamic rendering during a videogame session (2026-03-31),

10. 12589300 - Systems and methods for improved corner slicing in a multiplayer video game (2026-03-31),

11. 12569773 - Automated video game test bed and methods (2026-03-10),

12. 12551800 - Systems and methods for the real-time customization of video game content based on player data (2026-02-17),

13. 12544674 - System and method for using room-scale virtual sets to design video games (2026-02-10),

14. 12485347 - Systems and methods for procedurally animating a virtual camera associated with player-controlled avatars in video games (2025-12-02),

15. 12440763 - Systems and methods for improved collision detection in video games (2025-10-14),

Company Overview

Activision Publishing, Inc., based in Santa Monica, CA, is a leading developer and publisher in the video game industry. The company specializes in creating immersive gaming experiences through advanced technologies such as dynamic content customization, collision detection, and real-time rendering. With a focus on multiplayer mechanics and player data, Activision enhances player engagement and interaction within its virtual worlds. The organization is renowned for its innovative use of motion capture and procedural animation, contributing significantly to the evolution of video game technology.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

326 Patents

#2 in Santa Monica, CA

#288 in California

#1,353 in US

#2,764 in the World

Santa Monica, CA, United States of America

Activision Publishing, Inc.

Forward Citations = 5,362

316 inventors:

Michael David Marr (27 out of 229 patents)

Keith Stuart Kaplan (26 out of 40 patents)

Josiah Eatedali (22 out of 34 patents)

4. Robert Leyland (20 out of 21 patents)

5. Paul Reiche, Iii (20 out of 20 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Activision Publishing, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/activision-publishing

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]

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