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Denver, CO, United States of America

Centurylink Intellectual Property LLC

USPTO Granted Patents = 1,035

% Expired Patents = 0.97

EPO Patents = 6

Trademarks = 21

Forward Citations = 6,924

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338 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Michael K Bugenhagen (160 out of 216 patents)

Steven M Casey (86 out of 163 patents)

Robert J Morrill (85 out of 111 patents)

4. Charles Ivan Cook (79 out of 155 patents)

5. Kevin Michael McBride (71 out of 81 patents)

6. Shekhar Gupta (65 out of 79 patents)

7. Amar Nath Ray (56 out of 94 patents)

8. Thomas Schwengler (55 out of 75 patents)

9. Jeffrey Michael Sweeney (45 out of 56 patents)

10. David Emerson (44 out of 46 patents)

11. Stephen Opferman (43 out of 46 patents)

12. Felipe Castro (42 out of 53 patents)

13. Michael L Elford (41 out of 41 patents)

14. Ronald A Lewis (36 out of 36 patents)

15. Carl Milton Coppage (35 out of 44 patents)

Core Competencies:

IoT Device Protection

Threat Analysis

Secure Communications

Network Resilience

Edge Computing

Blockchain Implementation

Telecommunications Network

Adaptive Services

Automated Interfaces

Data Validation

Network Configuration

Resource Allocation

1,035 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12772068 - Spectrum access system and access probe hybrid framework (2026-10-20),

2. 12771619 - Systems and methods for predicting outcome of network configuration changes (2026-10-20),

3. 12771592 - Enhanced analysis and remediation of network performance (2026-10-20),

4. 12764123 - Systems and methods for automatic isolation of electronic devices (2026-10-13),

5. 12764018 - Edge compute environment configuration tool for a communications network (2026-10-13),

6. D1151559 - Networking device (2026-10-06),

7. 12756682 - Systems and methods for publishing and using images of DNS zone configurations (2026-10-06),

8. 12756632 - Filtered advertisements of secondary servers (2026-10-06),

9. 12739297 - Distributed content distribution network (2026-09-15),

10. 12738397 - Remediation of lead sheathed installed telecommunications cables (2026-09-15),

11. 12719924 - Systems and methods for mitigating denial of service attacks (2026-08-25),

12. D1139253 - Network interface device enclosure (2026-08-04),

13. 12701191 - Z-axis information for voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) (2026-08-04),

14. 12695803 - Dynamic storage and forwarding of data (2026-07-28),

15. 12659377 - Real-time access to remote media production editing functionality (2026-06-16),

Company Overview

Centurylink Intellectual Property LLC, based in Denver, CO, specializes in advancing network security technologies. The organization focuses on protecting IoT devices, conducting threat analysis, and ensuring secure communications across various platforms. Its expertise extends to enhancing network resilience and implementing edge computing solutions, alongside exploring blockchain applications within telecommunications networks. By developing adaptive services, Centurylink aims to address the evolving challenges in the digital landscape, ensuring robust security and connectivity for users.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

1,035 Patents

#4 in Denver, CO

#4 in Colorado

#495 in US

#986 in the World

Denver, CO, United States of America

Centurylink Intellectual Property LLC

Forward Citations = 6,924

338 inventors:

Michael K Bugenhagen (160 out of 216 patents)

Steven M Casey (86 out of 163 patents)

Robert J Morrill (85 out of 111 patents)

4. Charles Ivan Cook (79 out of 155 patents)

5. Kevin Michael McBride (71 out of 81 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Centurylink Intellectual Property LLC. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/centurylink-intellectual-property

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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