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Santa Clara, CA, United States of America

Network Associates, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 24

Trademarks = 10

Forward Citations = 3,124

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45 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Michael L Spilo (6 out of 18 patents)

Jonathan A Daub (5 out of 15 patents)

Gerhard Eschelbeck (3 out of 7 patents)

4. Homayoon Tajalli (2 out of 8 patents)

5. Stephen T Walker (2 out of 9 patents)

6. David M Balenson (2 out of 7 patents)

7. David W Carman (2 out of 2 patents)

8. Shawn O'Donnell (2 out of 2 patents)

9. Vernon Hodges (2 out of 2 patents)

10. Narimane Nabahi (2 out of 2 patents)

11. King L Won (1 out of 27 patents)

12. Victor Kouznetsov (1 out of 37 patents)

13. Martin Fallenstedt (1 out of 16 patents)

14. Dan Melchione (1 out of 4 patents)

15. Paul W Cushman (1 out of 3 patents)

24 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6931546 - System and method for providing application services with controlled access into privileged processes (2005-08-16),

2. 6708292 - System, method and software for protocol analyzer remote buffer management (2004-03-16),

3. 6553378 - System and process for reporting network events with a plurality of hierarchically-structured databases in a distributed computing environment (2003-04-22),

4. 6553377 - System and process for maintaining a plurality of remote security applications using a modular framework in a distributed computing environment (2003-04-22),

5. 6550012 - Active firewall system and methodology (2003-04-15),

6. 6353446 - Method and system for integrated network management applications (2002-03-05),

7. 6351794 - Computer resource management system (2002-02-26),

8. 6298422 - Method for reducing the memory requirements for an application program executing in a multi-tasking environment (2001-10-02),

9. 6275942 - System, method and computer program product for automatic response to computer system misuse using active response modules (2001-08-14),

10. 6272632 - System and method for controlling access to a user secret using a key recovery field (2001-08-07),

11. 6269456 - Method and system for providing automated updating and upgrading of antivirus applications using a computer network (2001-07-31),

12. 6266811 - Method and system for custom computer software installation using rule-based installation engine and simplified script computer program (2001-07-24),

13. 6249585 - Publicly verifiable key recovery (2001-06-19),

14. 6230288 - Method of treating whitespace during virus detection (2001-05-08),

15. 6208999 - Recoverable computer file system with a signature area containing file integrity information located in the storage blocks (2001-03-27),

Network Associates, Inc., now known as McAfee, specializes in cybersecurity solutions, focusing on protecting individuals and enterprises from digital threats. The company develops a range of software products and services designed to secure networks, devices, and data against malware, ransomware, and other cyber risks. With a strong presence in the United States, McAfee is recognized for its innovative approaches to threat detection and prevention, leveraging advanced technologies to enhance digital safety and privacy.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

24 Patents

#141 in Santa Clara, CA

#3,282 in California

#13,859 in US

#26,595 in the World

Santa Clara, CA, United States of America

Network Associates, Inc.

Forward Citations = 3,124

45 inventors:

Michael L Spilo (6 out of 18 patents)

Jonathan A Daub (5 out of 15 patents)

Gerhard Eschelbeck (3 out of 7 patents)

4. Homayoon Tajalli (2 out of 8 patents)

5. Stephen T Walker (2 out of 9 patents)

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