% Expired Patents = 25.0

Trademarks = 1

Forward Citations = 746

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11 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Hajime Maruta (2 out of 2 patents)

Alan Phillips (1 out of 18 patents)

Frank Schroth (1 out of 19 patents)

4. Geoffrey M Palmer (1 out of 19 patents)

5. Stefan G Zielinski (1 out of 19 patents)

6. Allen P Smith (1 out of 18 patents)

7. Colin M Cunningham, Iii (1 out of 19 patents)

8. Takeshi Ohyama (1 out of 4 patents)

9. Shingo Fujishima (1 out of 1 patent)

10. Markus P Wuersch (1 out of 1 patent)

11. Nobuyuki Akazawa (1 out of 1 patent)

4 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 11852710 - Face-to-face state determination system (2023-12-26),

2. 10849047 - Beacon (2020-11-24),

3. 7848765 - Location-based services (2010-12-07),

4. 7822426 - System and method for snapping a user location to a landmark of known location (2010-10-26),

Company Overview

Where, Inc. is a leading technology company specializing in location-based services. We provide cutting-edge solutions for businesses looking to enhance their customer experience through location intelligence. Our innovative products and services help companies optimize their operations, improve marketing strategies, and drive growth. With a team of dedicated experts, Where, Inc. is committed to delivering top-quality location-based solutions that meet the needs of our clients.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

4 Patents

#3,053 in Tokyo

#7,573 in Japan

Tokyo, Japan

Where, Inc.

Forward Citations = 746

11 inventors:

Hajime Maruta (2 out of 2 patents)

Alan Phillips (1 out of 18 patents)

Frank Schroth (1 out of 19 patents)

4. Geoffrey M Palmer (1 out of 19 patents)

5. Stefan G Zielinski (1 out of 19 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Where, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/where

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]