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Sony Corportion

USPTO Granted Patents = 21

% Expired Patents = 33.3

Trademarks = 1

Forward Citations = 386

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63 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Takahiro Nagano (1 out of 93 patents)

Seiji Wada (1 out of 113 patents)

Koichi Matsumoto (1 out of 47 patents)

4. Takayuki Sakamoto (1 out of 36 patents)

5. Isao Hirota (1 out of 72 patents)

6. Katsuhiro Seo (1 out of 31 patents)

7. Hiroyuki Fujita (1 out of 38 patents)

8. Junichi Ishibashi (1 out of 67 patents)

9. Tetsujiro Kondo (1 out of 701 patents)

10. Masayuki Iwama (1 out of 28 patents)

11. Kenichi Kawase (1 out of 94 patents)

12. Koichiro Kishima (1 out of 98 patents)

13. Naoki Fujiwara (1 out of 119 patents)

14. Yoshiki Okamoto (1 out of 25 patents)

15. Takahiro Fukuhara (1 out of 114 patents)

21 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 9536246 - Content recommendation system, content recommendation device, and content recommendation method (2017-01-03),

2. 8842923 - Image processing apparatus and method (2014-09-23),

3. 8526284 - Multilayer optical recording medium with interfacial surfaces (2013-09-03),

4. 8297892 - Cutting apparatus (2012-10-30),

5. 8254641 - Biometrics authentication system (2012-08-28),

6. 8064596 - Stream control device, stream encryption/decryption device, and stream encryption/decryption method (2011-11-22),

7. 7943254 - Anode and battery (2011-05-17),

8. 7684305 - Optical pickup, optical recording and reproducing apparatus and tracking error signal detecting method (2010-03-23),

9. 7551328 - Image reading apparatus and method (2009-06-23),

10. 7257831 - Program distribution system, method of program distribution, transmitter and receiver (2007-08-14),

11. 6937437 - Reel lock mechanism of tape cassette, and tape cassette (2005-08-30),

12. 6922376 - Sil magneto-optic transducer having thin film magnetic coil and holded magnetic core (2005-07-26),

13. 6163345 - Method and apparatus for providing station and programming information (2000-12-19),

14. 5848235 - Boundary scan test method and apparatus (1998-12-08),

15. 5719634 - Methods of and apparatus for encoding and decoding digital data for (1998-02-17),

Company Overview

Sony Corporation is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of electronics, gaming, entertainment, and financial services. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, the company specializes in a wide range of products including consumer electronics, professional solutions, and digital content. Sony is renowned for its innovations in imaging technology, audio equipment, and gaming platforms, while also being a significant player in the film and music industries, contributing to its diverse portfolio and global reach.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

21 Patents

#1,311 in Tokyo

#2,866 in Japan

#30,001 in the World

Sony Corportion

Forward Citations = 386

63 inventors:

Takahiro Nagano (1 out of 93 patents)

Seiji Wada (1 out of 113 patents)

Koichi Matsumoto (1 out of 47 patents)

4. Takayuki Sakamoto (1 out of 36 patents)

5. Isao Hirota (1 out of 72 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Sony Corportion. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/sony-corportion

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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