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Hanover, MD, United States of America

Ciena Corporation

USPTO Granted Patents = 2,075

% Expired Patents = 4.7

CIPO Patents = 4

EPO Patents = 154

Trademarks = 14

Forward Citations = 20,261

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1,551 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Michael Y Frankel (116 out of 122 patents)

Kim Bryon Roberts (91 out of 162 patents)

David W Boertjes (88 out of 93 patents)

4. Shahab Oveis Gharan (70 out of 71 patents)

5. Choudhury A Al Sayeed (67 out of 67 patents)

6. Naim Ben-Hamida (59 out of 61 patents)

7. Marc Holness (55 out of 69 patents)

8. Gerard Leo Swinkels (55 out of 62 patents)

9. Sadok Aouini (52 out of 54 patents)

10. Sebastien Gareau (51 out of 51 patents)

11. David Miedema (46 out of 47 patents)

12. Jean-Luc Archambault (46 out of 46 patents)

13. Daniel Rivaud (44 out of 45 patents)

14. Vladimir Pelekhaty (42 out of 45 patents)

15. Maurice M O'Sullivan (39 out of 65 patents)

Core Competencies:

Differential Drive Modulator

Optical Amplifier

5G Network Slicing

Digital Signal Processing

Coherent Optical Communication

Photonic Integrated Circuits

Traffic Engineering

Dynamic Reservation Protocol

Optical Link Optimization

Label Distribution Protocol

Avalanche Photodiodes

Network Management

2,075 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12762358 - Current-sourcing temperature compensated logarithmic transimpedance amplifier using NPN matched transistors with output adjustable voltage (2026-10-13),

2. 12756961 - Interworking between variable capacity optical layer and Ethernet/IP/MPLS layer (2026-10-06),

3. 12756546 - Quantum key distribution in an optical network and quantum-secured optical channels (2026-10-06),

4. 12756478 - Method and system for blind learning of volterra equalizer parameters (2026-10-06),

5. 12756083 - Transmitting electromagnetic signals over an interface transition region between integrated circuit device planes (2026-10-06),

6. 12750611 - Auto-provisioning optical channels based on spectrum monitoring (2026-09-29),

7. 12748273 - Enhanced optical module cooling with angled fins (2026-09-29),

8. 12744733 - Domain border router resiliency with segment compaction (2026-09-22),

9. 12739540 - Single span calibration in a multi-span optical line system (2026-09-15),

10. 12739539 - Multi-rail routing and spectrum assignment (2026-09-15),

11. 12739050 - Controlling a multi-rail switch in a space-division multiplexing optical network (2026-09-15),

12. 12739030 - Automated validation for standalone line-site deployment (2026-09-15),

13. 12737140 - Out-of-order read-return equalization (2026-09-15),

14. 12732306 - OpenFEC error marking (2026-09-08),

15. 12732271 - Method and apparatus for spatial diversity schemes in free-space optical communications (2026-09-08),

Company Overview

Ciena Corporation, headquartered in Hanover, MD, specializes in optical networking solutions that enhance the performance and efficiency of communication networks. The company focuses on advanced technologies such as differential drive modulators, optical amplifiers, and coherent optical communication, driving innovations in 5G network slicing and digital signal processing. Ciena's expertise in photonic integrated circuits and traffic engineering positions it as a leader in optimizing network infrastructure for a dynamic digital landscape.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

2,075 Patents

#1 in Hanover, MD

#4 in Maryland

#248 in US

#487 in the World

Hanover, MD, United States of America

Ciena Corporation

Forward Citations = 20,261

1,551 inventors:

Michael Y Frankel (116 out of 122 patents)

Kim Bryon Roberts (91 out of 162 patents)

David W Boertjes (88 out of 93 patents)

4. Shahab Oveis Gharan (70 out of 71 patents)

5. Choudhury A Al Sayeed (67 out of 67 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Ciena Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/ciena

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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