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Atlanta, GA, United States of America

Sanford Gmbh


USPTO Granted Patents = 389

% Expired Patents = 11.8



Trademarks = 201

Forward Citations = 4,313

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295 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Bram Boot (34 out of 34 patents)

silverMedal Matthew J Gerules (33 out of 36 patents)

bronzeMedal Stephen C Gohde (27 out of 27 patents)

4.  Stephen Spencer (24 out of 24 patents)

5.  Robby Carlier (24 out of 24 patents)

6.  Wing Sum Vincent Kwan (22 out of 22 patents)

7.  Stefaan Van Den Broecke (20 out of 34 patents)

8.  Carmen O Lira-Nunez (18 out of 65 patents)

9.  Hector Padilla (16 out of 23 patents)

10.  Christopher M Cacioppo (16 out of 36 patents)

11.  Bret R Marschand (15 out of 16 patents)

12.  Andrew M Bielecki (14 out of 14 patents)

13.  Rick Burnham (14 out of 16 patents)

14.  Dan Deoreo (14 out of 14 patents)

15.  Manuel Perez (12 out of 14 patents)


Core Competencies:
Writing Instrument
Ink Formulations
Packaging Design
Retractable Mechanisms
Dry Erase Inks
Non-Smear Nib
Photochromic Inks
Pencil Sharpeners
Label Printers
Anti-Clog Cap
Self-Cleaning Gear
Print Consumable Detection

389 patents:

1. D1154791 - Glue stick cap (2026-10-20),
2. D1130554 - Label printer (2026-06-16),
3. D1125371 - Writing instrument (2026-05-05),
4. 12338352 - Dry erase inks, and associated methods and writing instruments (2025-06-24),
5. 12311694 - Writing instrument (2025-05-27),
6. D1072049 - Pen with cap (2025-04-21),
7. 12275239 - Print consumable detection (2025-04-14),
8. 12209192 - Opaque ink formulations and associated writing instruments (2025-01-28),
9. 12202995 - Reverse photochromic inks, and associated methods and writing instruments (2025-01-21),
10. 12187506 - Spinnable package assembly (2025-01-07),
11. 12180379 - Reverse photochromic inks including encapsulated reverse photochromic colorants, and associated methods and writing instruments (2024-12-31),
12. 12179508 - Non-smear nib and associated writing instruments (2024-12-31),
13. D1054858 - Packaging for writing instruments (2024-12-24),
14. 12157826 - Ink formulations and associated writing instruments (2024-12-03),
15. 12103330 - Sharpeners for writing instruments (2024-10-01),
Company Overview
Sanford GmbH, headquartered in Atlanta, GA, specializes in the development and manufacturing of innovative writing instruments. The company focuses on advanced ink formulations, including dry erase and photochromic inks, and is known for its expertise in packaging design and retractable mechanisms. Sanford also offers products featuring non-smear nibs and efficient pencil sharpeners, catering to a diverse range of consumer and professional needs in the writing sector.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

Sanford Gmbh USPTO Patent Assignee Logo
389 Patents

#16 in Atlanta, GA

#26 in Georgia

#1,192 in US

#2,381 in the World

Atlanta, GA (US)
Atlanta, GA, United States of America

Sanford Gmbh

Forward Citations = 4,313

295 inventors:

goldMedal Bram Boot (34 out of 34 patents)

silverMedal Matthew J Gerules (33 out of 36 patents)

bronzeMedal Stephen C Gohde (27 out of 27 patents)

4.  Stephen Spencer (24 out of 24 patents)

5.  Robby Carlier (24 out of 24 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Sanford Gmbh. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/sanford

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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