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Amsterdam, Netherlands

Hgst Netherlands, B.v.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 987

% Expired Patents = 32.7



Trademarks = 17

Forward Citations = 6,584

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985 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal John Thomas Contreras (41 out of 125 patents)

silverMedal Barry C Stipe (39 out of 103 patents)

bronzeMedal Toshiki Hirano (33 out of 140 patents)

4.  Cyril Guyot (29 out of 73 patents)

5.  Ricardo Ruiz (29 out of 42 patents)

6.  Luiz M Franca-Neto (28 out of 78 patents)

7.  Masato Shiimoto (28 out of 53 patents)

8.  Zvonimir Z Bandic (27 out of 115 patents)

9.  Erhard Theodor Schreck (25 out of 133 patents)

10.  Bruno Jean Marchon (24 out of 60 patents)

11.  Quang Le (24 out of 182 patents)

12.  Jeffrey Childress (24 out of 99 patents)

13.  Jonathan Darrel Coker (24 out of 68 patents)

14.  David John Seagle (23 out of 116 patents)

15.  Patrick Braganca (22 out of 47 patents)


Core Competencies:
Heat-Assisted Magnetic Recording
Non-Volatile Memory
Digital Rights Management
Magnetic Recording Media
Phase Change Memory
Data Recovery
Electrostatic Discharge Detection
Solid State Drive
Magnetic Sensors
Memory Efficiency
Storage Device Management
Magnetic Head Design

987 patents:

1. 10289326 - Optimized data layout for object store system (2019-05-14),
2. 10229737 - Non-volatile memory with adjustable cell bit shape (2019-03-12),
3. 10228880 - Position-aware primary command queue management (2019-03-12),
4. 10216419 - Direct interface between graphics processing unit and data storage unit (2019-02-26),
5. 10089704 - Digital rights management system (2018-10-02),
6. 10083127 - Self-ordering buffer (2018-09-25),
7. 10078646 - Hardware efficient fingerprinting (2018-09-18),
8. 10073625 - Variable-RPM hard disk drive control (2018-09-11),
9. 10037803 - Apparatus and method for programming a multi-level phase change memory (PCM) cell based on an actual resistance value and a reference resistance value (2018-07-31),
10. 10020053 - Multi-level phase change device (2018-07-10),
11. 10001924 - Efficient and dynamically sized reverse map to handle variable size data (2018-06-19),
12. 9965539 - Computer implemented method for dynamic sharding (2018-05-08),
13. 9861011 - Stackable sleds for storing electronic devices (2018-01-02),
14. 9836427 - Library for seamless management of storage devices (2017-12-05),
15. 9793922 - Repair-optimal parity code (2017-10-17),
Company Overview
HGST Netherlands, B.V., based in Amsterdam, specializes in advanced data storage technologies. The company focuses on innovative solutions such as Heat-Assisted Magnetic Recording and Non-Volatile Memory, which enhance data retention and retrieval capabilities. HGST is also involved in the development of Digital Rights Management and various magnetic recording media, ensuring secure and efficient data management. Their expertise extends to Phase Change Memory, Data Recovery, and Solid State Drives, positioning them as a key player in the evolving landscape of data storage solutions.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

Hgst Netherlands, B.v. USPTO Patent Assignee Logo
987 Patents

#2 in Amsterdam

#11 in Netherlands

#1,047 in the World

Amsterdam, NL
Amsterdam, Netherlands

Hgst Netherlands, B.v.

Forward Citations = 6,584

985 inventors:

goldMedal John Thomas Contreras (41 out of 125 patents)

silverMedal Barry C Stipe (39 out of 103 patents)

bronzeMedal Toshiki Hirano (33 out of 140 patents)

4.  Cyril Guyot (29 out of 73 patents)

5.  Ricardo Ruiz (29 out of 42 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Hgst Netherlands, B.v.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/hgst-netherlands-b-v

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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