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Dublin, Ireland

Skype Limited

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USPTO Granted Patents = 257

% Expired Patents = 22.6



Trademarks = 7

Forward Citations = 1,935

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186 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Koen Bernard Vos (30 out of 41 patents)

silverMedal Madis Kaal (24 out of 27 patents)

bronzeMedal Soren Vang Andersen (23 out of 39 patents)

4.  Renat Vafin (22 out of 32 patents)

5.  Mattias Nilsson (21 out of 41 patents)

6.  Karsten Vandborg Sorensen (16 out of 20 patents)

7.  Andres Kütt (14 out of 20 patents)

8.  Ahti Heinla (13 out of 42 patents)

9.  Christoffer Asgaard Rödbro (11 out of 29 patents)

10.  Jonas Lindblom (11 out of 15 patents)

11.  Mark McLaughlin (11 out of 13 patents)

12.  Andrei Jefremov (11 out of 23 patents)

13.  Magnus Hiie (11 out of 12 patents)

14.  Taavet Hinrikus (9 out of 10 patents)

15.  Jon Bergenheim (9 out of 10 patents)


Core Competencies:
Video Coding
Speech Encoding
User Interface
Instant Messaging
Packet-Switched Telephony
Noise Suppression
Location Information
Data Compression
Phone Number Recognition
Mobile Video Calls
Dual-Mode Device
Audio Signal Processing

257 patents:

1. 10742819 - Dialling phone numbers (2020-08-11),
2. 10657984 - Regeneration of wideband speech (2020-05-19),
3. 10524091 - Location information in a communications system (2019-12-31),
4. 10509679 - Reducing process resources incurred by a user interface (2019-12-17),
5. 10498889 - Advertisement funded telephone calls (2019-12-03),
6. 10412305 - Video stabilization (2019-09-10),
7. 10412229 - Dialling phone numbers (2019-09-10),
8. 10404762 - Communication system and method (2019-09-03),
9. 10298532 - Message delivery system and method (2019-05-21),
10. 10291660 - Communication system and method (2019-05-14),
11. 10291558 - Instant messaging communication system and method (2019-05-14),
12. 10191896 - Populating user data (2019-01-29),
13. 10083440 - Payment system and method (2018-09-25),
14. 10063709 - Dialling phone numbers (2018-08-28),
15. 10027511 - Packet-switched telephony (2018-07-17),
Company Overview
Skype Limited, headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, specializes in advanced communication systems that facilitate seamless connectivity across various platforms. The company is renowned for its innovative technologies in video coding and speech encoding, enhancing user experiences in video calls and voice communications. Additionally, Skype focuses on instant messaging, packet-switched telephony, and noise suppression, ensuring high-quality interactions. Its commitment to data compression and location information further strengthens its position in the digital communication landscape.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

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257 Patents

#8 in Dublin

#11 in Ireland

#3,407 in the World

Dublin, IE
Dublin, Ireland

Skype Limited

Forward Citations = 1,935

186 inventors:

goldMedal Koen Bernard Vos (30 out of 41 patents)

silverMedal Madis Kaal (24 out of 27 patents)

bronzeMedal Soren Vang Andersen (23 out of 39 patents)

4.  Renat Vafin (22 out of 32 patents)

5.  Mattias Nilsson (21 out of 41 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Skype Limited. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/skype

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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