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Sony Music Entertainment Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 25

% Expired Patents = 20.0

EPO Patents = 1

Trademarks = 58

Forward Citations = 213

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22 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Glenn J Maenza (4 out of 8 patents)

Christopher M Tobin (3 out of 12 patents)

Adrienne Lalla (3 out of 3 patents)

4. Thomas Sachson (3 out of 7 patents)

5. Slobodan Casl (3 out of 4 patents)

6. David A Hughes (3 out of 10 patents)

7. Bradley Spahr (3 out of 3 patents)

8. Julian David Waldman (2 out of 2 patents)

9. Edward W Morton (2 out of 9 patents)

10. Jason Cohen (1 out of 1 patent)

11. Sergio Salvatore (1 out of 1 patent)

12. Naveen Selvadurai (1 out of 1 patent)

13. Tim Nilson (1 out of 1 patent)

14. Allen J Smith (1 out of 2 patents)

15. Robert W Wipper (1 out of 1 patent)

Core Competencies:

Digital Assets

Virtual Music Rights

Content Generation

Music Channel Selection

Mobile Transcoding

Compact Disc Recognition

Offline Integration

Optical Disk Mastering

Screen Printing

Audio Duplication

Content Gaps

Compact Disc Packaging

25 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12508511 - Managing access to digital assets (2025-12-30),

2. 12229185 - Creating, maintaining, and growing virtual music-themed world (2025-02-18),

3. 11899755 - Virtual music rights management (2024-02-13),

4. 10339580 - Personalized content generation and delivery (2019-07-02),

5. RE44569 - System and method for filling content gaps (2013-11-04),

6. 8285403 - Mobile transcoding architecture (2012-10-09),

7. 8150782 - Methods and apparatus for recognizing compact discs and issuing corresponding credits (2012-04-03),

8. 7996334 - Methods and apparatus for recognizing compact discs and issuing corresponding credits (2011-08-09),

9. 7542923 - System and method for generating a unique identifier that can be used to integrate an offline experience with an online experience (2009-06-02),

10. 7526450 - Interface for presenting downloadable digital data content format options (2009-04-28),

11. 7376592 - System and method for using a unique identifier to integrate an offline experience with an online experience (2008-05-20),

12. 7333935 - Methods and apparatus for recognizing compact discs and issuing corresponding credits (2008-02-19),

13. 7277877 - System and method for selecting a music channel (2007-10-02),

14. 5846042 - Fastener/shaft locking and adjustment apparatus (1998-12-08),

15. 5694842 - Angled squeegee system for screen printing onto a substrate (1997-12-09),

Company Overview

Sony Music Entertainment Inc. is a global leader in music entertainment, specializing in the development, production, and distribution of recorded music and music publishing. The company represents a diverse roster of artists across various genres, leveraging innovative technologies to enhance music experiences. With its headquarters in New York, NY, Sony Music is deeply integrated into the international music landscape, collaborating with talent and industry partners to shape the future of music and entertainment.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Nov 3 2026

25 Patents

#339 in New York, NY

#790 in New York

#13,388 in US

#25,764 in the World

New York, NY, United States of America

Sony Music Entertainment Inc.

Forward Citations = 213

22 inventors:

Glenn J Maenza (4 out of 8 patents)

Christopher M Tobin (3 out of 12 patents)

Adrienne Lalla (3 out of 3 patents)

4. Thomas Sachson (3 out of 7 patents)

5. Slobodan Casl (3 out of 4 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Sony Music Entertainment Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/sony-music-entertainment

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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