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Karlsruhe, Germany

Smsc Europe Gmbh


USPTO Granted Patents = 11

% Expired Patents = 36.4


Trademarks = 3

Forward Citations = 7

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18 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Herbert Hetzel (5 out of 19 patents)

silverMedal Christian Thiel (5 out of 11 patents)

bronzeMedal Patrick Heck (4 out of 18 patents)

4.  Claudius Becker (3 out of 3 patents)

5.  Rainer Klos (3 out of 3 patents)

6.  Christopher M Green (2 out of 30 patents)

7.  Horace C Ho (1 out of 73 patents)

8.  David J Knapp (1 out of 76 patents)

9.  Martin Miller (1 out of 5 patents)

10.  Harald Schöpp (1 out of 10 patents)

11.  Reiner Klos (1 out of 2 patents)

12.  Rainer P Mueller (1 out of 3 patents)

13.  Kevin Rolfes (1 out of 1 patent)

14.  Eric Matthew Ching (1 out of 2 patents)

15.  Stefan Kerber (1 out of 1 patent)


11 patents:

1. 9071374 - System and method of real time synchronization through a communication system (2015-06-30),
2. 8972609 - Intelligent network interface controller (2015-03-03),
3. 8909172 - Network with flexible multimedia data routing (2014-12-09),
4. 8885478 - System and method for transferring data packets through a communication system (2014-11-11),
5. 8767755 - Synchronous network switch (2014-07-01),
6. 8761035 - System and method for multiple timing masters in a network (2014-06-24),
7. 8279751 - System and method for signal failure detection in a ring bus system (2012-10-02),
8. 7701959 - Distributed network system with hierarchical management of resources (2010-04-20),
9. 7668182 - Synchronous multi-cluster network architecture (2010-02-23),
10. 7623541 - Apparatus for transmitting an anisochronic data stream on an isochronic transmission route (2009-11-24),
11. 7502588 - Dissemination system for satellite broadcasting (2009-03-10),
Company Overview
SMSC Europe GmbH, based in Karlsruhe, Germany, specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced semiconductor solutions. The company focuses on providing innovative technologies for various applications, including automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics. With a commitment to enhancing performance and efficiency, SMSC is engaged in research areas such as integrated circuits and system-on-chip designs, contributing to the evolution of smart devices and connectivity solutions across Europe and beyond.
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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

11 Patents

#14 in Karlsruhe

#3,521 in Germany

#51,714 in the World

Karlsruhe, DE
Karlsruhe, Germany

Smsc Europe Gmbh

Forward Citations = 7

18 inventors:

goldMedal Herbert Hetzel (5 out of 19 patents)

silverMedal Christian Thiel (5 out of 11 patents)

bronzeMedal Patrick Heck (4 out of 18 patents)

4.  Claudius Becker (3 out of 3 patents)

5.  Rainer Klos (3 out of 3 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Smsc Europe Gmbh. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/smsc-europe

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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