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New York, NY, United States of America

Warner Music Group, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 17

% Expired Patents = 11.8

Forward Citations = 194

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11 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Alan J McPherson (11 out of 16 patents)

Gregory B Thagard (7 out of 20 patents)

George H Lydecker (6 out of 8 patents)

4. Edwin Outwater, Iii (5 out of 6 patents)

5. Christopher J Cookson (4 out of 70 patents)

6. Kevin Gage (3 out of 4 patents)

7. Paul Vidich (2 out of 8 patents)

8. Todd Yvega (1 out of 1 patent)

9. Al McPherson (1 out of 1 patent)

10. Paul Mark Stevens (1 out of 1 patent)

11. Charles M Mecca (1 out of 3 patents)

17 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 8166093 - Method and apparatus for processing multimedia programs for play on incompatible devices (2012-04-24),

2. 7454257 - Apparatus and method for down converting multichannel programs to dual channel programs using a smart coefficient generator (2008-11-18),

3. 7333863 - Recording and playback control system (2008-02-19),

4. 7206766 - Method and apparatus for distributing multimedia programs (2007-04-17),

5. 7203154 - Recording and playback of multi-channel digital audio having different resolutions for different channels (2007-04-10),

6. 7197458 - Method and system for verifying derivative digital files automatically (2007-03-27),

7. 7050590 - Method and apparatus for checking audio signals (2006-05-23),

8. 6993509 - Method and apparatus for distributing multimedia programs (2006-01-31),

9. 6898173 - Recording and playback of multi-channel digital audio having different resolutions for different channels (2005-05-24),

10. 6591420 - Remote control system for audio and video content (2003-07-08),

11. 6567359 - Recording and playback of multi-channel digital audio having different resolutions for different channels (2003-05-20),

12. 6522620 - Dual format optical disc (2003-02-18),

13. 6298025 - Recording and playback of multi-channel digital audio having different resolutions for different channels (2001-10-02),

14. 6243686 - Flash memory card adapter for stereo systems (2001-06-05),

15. 6239728 - Dual rate encoding scheme and apparatus using the same (2001-05-29),

Company Overview

Warner Music Group, Inc. is a leading global music entertainment company that specializes in the development, production, and distribution of recorded music and music-related content. The organization encompasses a diverse range of artists and genres, providing innovative solutions for music distribution and promotion. With its headquarters in New York, NY, Warner Music Group operates in a dynamic industry, leveraging technology to enhance music accessibility and engagement across various platforms and formats.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

17 Patents

#455 in New York, NY

#1,100 in New York

#18,881 in US

#35,887 in the World

New York, NY, United States of America

Warner Music Group, Inc.

Forward Citations = 194

11 inventors:

Alan J McPherson (11 out of 16 patents)

Gregory B Thagard (7 out of 20 patents)

George H Lydecker (6 out of 8 patents)

4. Edwin Outwater, Iii (5 out of 6 patents)

5. Christopher J Cookson (4 out of 70 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Warner Music Group, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/warner-music-group

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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