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Eagan, MN, United States of America

West Services, Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 24

% Expired Patents = 37.5

CIPO Patents = 1

Forward Citations = 278

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51 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Kevin Koch (4 out of 44 patents)

Forrest Rhoads (4 out of 10 patents)

Peter Jackson (3 out of 7 patents)

4. Khalid Al-Kofahi (3 out of 14 patents)

5. Daniel Gannon (3 out of 6 patents)

6. Grover Mundell (3 out of 3 patents)

7. Jack G Conrad (2 out of 14 patents)

8. Wilbur Swan (2 out of 5 patents)

9. Geoffrey Hyatt (2 out of 5 patents)

10. Michael Yoon (2 out of 4 patents)

11. Michael S Zaharkin (2 out of 3 patents)

12. Howard Turtle (2 out of 3 patents)

13. Kinley Larntz (2 out of 3 patents)

14. Bokyung Yang-Stephens (2 out of 4 patents)

15. Kevin L Ritchey (2 out of 3 patents)

24 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 8996979 - Document automation systems (2015-03-31),

2. 8935229 - System for determining and displaying legal-practice trends and identifying corporate legal needs (2015-01-13),

3. 8898174 - Systems, methods and interfaces for aggregating and providing information regarding legal professionals (2014-11-25),

4. 8799768 - System for converting data to a markup language (2014-08-05),

5. 8612492 - Relationship collaboration system (2013-12-17),

6. 8600974 - System and method for processing formatted text documents in a database (2013-12-03),

7. 8549303 - Apparatus, system and method for electronically signing electronic transcripts (2013-10-01),

8. 8543564 - Information retrieval systems with database-selection aids (2013-09-24),

9. 8392875 - Content management framework for use with a system for application development (2013-03-05),

10. 8327255 - Computer program product containing electronic transcript and exhibit files and method for making the same (2012-12-04),

11. 8271359 - Method and apparatus for permitting access to, tracking, and reporting real time transcriptions (2012-09-18),

12. 8250118 - Systems, methods, and software for presenting legal case histories (2012-08-21),

13. 8145675 - Systems, methods, and software for presenting legal case histories (2012-03-27),

14. 8010893 - Electronic document with selectively editable fields and methods for same (2011-08-30),

15. 8001457 - System, method, and software for inserting hyperlinks into documents (2011-08-16),

Company Overview

West Services, Inc., based in Eagan, MN, specializes in providing innovative solutions in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. The company focuses on developing advanced delivery systems and packaging solutions that enhance patient safety and improve medication management. With a commitment to quality and compliance, West Services leverages cutting-edge technology to support its clients in delivering effective healthcare solutions across various markets. Its expertise extends to areas such as drug delivery, device manufacturing, and regulatory support.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

24 Patents

#6 in Eagan, MN

#412 in Minnesota

#13,895 in US

#26,686 in the World

Eagan, MN, United States of America

West Services, Inc.

Forward Citations = 278

51 inventors:

Kevin Koch (4 out of 44 patents)

Forrest Rhoads (4 out of 10 patents)

Peter Jackson (3 out of 7 patents)

4. Khalid Al-Kofahi (3 out of 14 patents)

5. Daniel Gannon (3 out of 6 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: West Services, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/west-services

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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