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Amsterdam, Netherlands

Hitachi Global Technologies Netherlands B.v.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 17

% Expired Patents = 76.5

Forward Citations = 136

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42 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Timothy Joseph Chainer (2 out of 191 patents)

Ming Jiang (1 out of 116 patents)

Daniele Mauri (1 out of 115 patents)

4. Changqing Shi (1 out of 45 patents)

5. Robert Fontana (1 out of 147 patents)

6. Naoyuki Kagami (1 out of 47 patents)

7. Jan-Ulrich Thiele (1 out of 49 patents)

8. Arun Sharma (1 out of 55 patents)

9. Thomas R Albrecht (1 out of 167 patents)

10. Edward Hin Pong Lee (1 out of 87 patents)

11. Michael Grobis (1 out of 60 patents)

12. Vladimir Nikitin (1 out of 116 patents)

13. Kenji Okada (1 out of 23 patents)

14. Iraj Kavosh (1 out of 9 patents)

15. Yeak-Chong Wong (1 out of 8 patents)

17 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 8323515 - Method for making a master disk for nanoimprinting patterned magnetic recording disks (2012-12-04),

2. 8089718 - Method and apparatus for increasing storage capacity of a hard disk drive (2012-01-03),

3. 8081542 - Thermally-assisted recording (TAR) disk drive with patterned multilevel media and laser with power modulation (2011-12-20),

4. 8068312 - Perpendicular magnetic write head with stitched notched trailing shield (2011-11-29),

5. 8029637 - System, method and apparatus for ultraviolet curing of adhesives with light beam shaping in disk drive manufacturing (2011-10-04),

6. 7894158 - Magnetic disk apparatus (2011-02-22),

7. 7809459 - Advanced-process-control system utilizing a lambda tuner (2010-10-05),

8. 7526856 - Method for fabricating a magnetic head using a ferrofluid mask (2009-05-05),

9. 7301735 - Higher flip threshold structure for in-stack bias layer (2007-11-27),

10. 7206169 - Sacrificial anode in a kerf for corrosion protection during slider fabrication (2007-04-17),

11. 7151653 - Depositing a pinned layer structure in a self-pinned spin valve (2006-12-19),

12. 7089353 - Radial self-propagation pattern generation for disk file servowriting (2006-08-08),

13. 7002766 - Shock resistant, high reliability rotating magnetic storage device (2006-02-21),

14. 6985330 - High efficiency side-by-side thin film head utilizing canted shield yokes (2006-01-10),

15. 6950260 - Thermally assisted magnetic recording system and method of writing using magnetic and thermal gradients (2005-09-27),

Company Overview

Hitachi Global Technologies Netherlands B.V., based in Amsterdam, specializes in advanced technology solutions across various sectors. The company focuses on developing innovative products and services in areas such as information technology, data analytics, and infrastructure systems. With a commitment to sustainability and efficiency, Hitachi aims to enhance operational capabilities for businesses while addressing global challenges. Its research initiatives emphasize cutting-edge technologies that drive digital transformation and improve quality of life.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Nov 3 2026

17 Patents

#38 in Amsterdam

#406 in Netherlands

#35,987 in the World

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Hitachi Global Technologies Netherlands B.v.

Forward Citations = 136

42 inventors:

Timothy Joseph Chainer (2 out of 191 patents)

Ming Jiang (1 out of 116 patents)

Daniele Mauri (1 out of 115 patents)

4. Changqing Shi (1 out of 45 patents)

5. Robert Fontana (1 out of 147 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Hitachi Global Technologies Netherlands B.v.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/hitachi-global-technologies-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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