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Redwood City, CA, United States of America

Next Software, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 40

% Expired Patents = 37.5

Forward Citations = 1,064

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23 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Richard Williamson (11 out of 122 patents)

Linus M Upson (11 out of 41 patents)

Jack Greenfield (11 out of 17 patents)

4. Nicolas Popp (9 out of 42 patents)

5. Daniel Willhite (9 out of 17 patents)

6. Bruce Ong (9 out of 14 patents)

7. Dan Willhite (7 out of 12 patents)

8. Eric Noyau (5 out of 21 patents)

9. Charles D'Harcourt (5 out of 13 patents)

10. Richard E Crandall (5 out of 5 patents)

11. Craig Michael Federighi (5 out of 171 patents)

12. Bertrand Serlet (3 out of 55 patents)

13. Paul D Marcos (3 out of 38 patents)

14. Ali T Ozer (3 out of 33 patents)

15. Kresten Krab Thorup (3 out of 3 patents)

Core Competencies:

Object-Oriented Programming

Internet Transactions

Video Compression

Digital Signature Authentication

Object Graph Editing

Dynamic Object Communication

Memory Management

Web Page Generation

Data Mapping

Microwavelets Technology

User Interface Objects

Architecture Independent Executables

40 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 8667508 - Method for providing stand-in objects (2014-03-04),

2. 8516072 - Method and apparatus for generating object-oriented world wide web pages (2013-08-20),

3. 8205213 - Method and apparatus for dynamically brokering object messages among object models (2012-06-19),

4. 8191077 - Method for providing stand-in objects (2012-05-29),

5. 8051429 - Method for associating data bearing objects with user interface objects (2011-11-01),

6. 7984017 - Method and apparatus for mapping objects to multiple tables of a database (2011-07-19),

7. 7860831 - Object graph editing context and methods of use (2010-12-28),

8. 7698286 - Method and apparatus for managing internet transactions (2010-04-13),

9. 7652680 - Method and apparatus for managing internet transactions (2010-01-26),

10. 7574663 - Method and apparatus for managing Internet transactions (2009-08-11),

11. 7539997 - Method for providing stand-in objects (2009-05-26),

12. 7523460 - Method and apparatus for generating object-oriented World Wide Web pages (2009-04-21),

13. 7523458 - Method for providing stand-in objects (2009-04-21),

14. 7484218 - Method and apparatus for dynamically brokering object messages among object models (2009-01-27),

15. 7111013 - Object graph editing context and methods of use (2006-09-19),

Next Software, Inc. is a leading software development company that specializes in creating innovative solutions for businesses. With a diverse range of products and services, we help organizations streamline their operations and achieve their goals more efficiently. Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to delivering high-quality software solutions that are tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients. Visit our website to learn more about our cutting-edge technologies and how we can help your business thrive.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 15 2026

Next Software, Inc.

40 Patents

#55 in Redwood City, CA

#2,029 in California

#8,604 in US

#17,011 in the World

Redwood City, CA, United States of America

Next Software, Inc.

Forward Citations = 1,064

23 inventors:

Richard Williamson (11 out of 122 patents)

Linus M Upson (11 out of 41 patents)

Jack Greenfield (11 out of 17 patents)

4. Nicolas Popp (9 out of 42 patents)

5. Daniel Willhite (9 out of 17 patents)

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