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Durham, NC, United States of America

Wolfspeed, Inc.


USPTO Granted Patents = 251



Trademarks = 29

Forward Citations = 223

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222 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Daniel Jenner Lichtenwalner (37 out of 55 patents)

silverMedal Sei-Hyung Ryu (34 out of 113 patents)

bronzeMedal Brice McPherson (29 out of 53 patents)

4.  Scott Thomas Sheppard (29 out of 109 patents)

5.  Edward Robert Van Brunt (27 out of 49 patents)

6.  Alexander Komposch (22 out of 43 patents)

7.  Woongsun Kim (20 out of 20 patents)

8.  Naeem Islam (19 out of 19 patents)

9.  Fabian Radulescu (17 out of 42 patents)

10.  Qianli Mu (16 out of 30 patents)

11.  Kyle Bothe (15 out of 24 patents)

12.  Daniel John Martin (15 out of 18 patents)

13.  Saptharishi Sriram (14 out of 48 patents)

14.  Marvin Marbell (13 out of 34 patents)

15.  Jia Guo (13 out of 19 patents)


Core Competencies:
Silicon Carbide
Power Modules
High-Electron Mobility Transistors
Semiconductor Packaging
Group III-Nitride
Laser Processing
Thermal Management
Transistor Structures
Device Protection
Dicing Methods
Electrical Conductivity
Moisture Barriers

251 patents:

1. 12751077 - Flip-chip field effect transistor layouts and structures (2026-09-29),
2. 12745419 - Gate trench power semiconductor devices having shaped deep support shields that reduce cell pitch and on-state resistance (2026-09-22),
3. 12743116 - Semiconductor transistors having minimum gate-to-source voltage clamp circuits (2026-09-22),
4. 12740107 - SiC VJFET with edge termination for dual tilted gate implants (2026-09-15),
5. 12733217 - Gate trench power semiconductor devices having deep support shields and methods of fabricating such device (2026-09-08),
6. 12727493 - Power package having connected components and processes implementing the same (2026-09-01),
7. 12727194 - Semiconductor die having a drift region with a charge compensation region formed therein where the charge compensation region has a plurality of guard rings formed in a first and a second opposite doping type portions (2026-09-01),
8. 12721110 - Methods and systems for component analysis, sorting, and sequencing based on component parameters and devices utilizing the methods and systems (2026-08-25),
9. 12713948 - TRANSISTOR PACKAGE AND PROCESS OF IMPLEMENTING THE TRANSISTOR PACKAGE (2026-08-18),
10. 12708027 - Multilayer encapsulation for humidity robustness and highly accelerated stress tests and related fabrication methods (2026-08-11),
11. D1134247 - Power module (2026-07-14),
12. 12672302 - Barrier structure for dispersion reduction in transistor devices (2026-06-30),
13. 12666941 - Interconnect metal openings through dielectric films (2026-06-23),
14. 12666658 - Buried shield structures for power semiconductor devices and related fabrication methods (2026-06-23),
15. 12666642 - Multiple silicide process for separately forming n-type and p-type ohmic contacts and related devices (2026-06-23),
Wolfspeed, Inc., based in Durham, NC, specializes in silicon carbide technology, focusing on the development and manufacturing of advanced semiconductor solutions. The company is recognized for its innovations in power modules and high-electron mobility transistors, which are essential for efficient energy conversion and management. Wolfspeed's expertise extends to semiconductor packaging, laser processing, and thermal management, positioning it as a leader in the Group III-nitride technology space, catering to various industries including automotive and renewable energy.
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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

Wolfspeed, Inc.
251 Patents

#5 in Durham, NC

#50 in North Carolina

#1,702 in US

#3,468 in the World

Durham, NC (US)
Durham, NC, United States of America

Wolfspeed, Inc.

Forward Citations = 223

222 inventors:

goldMedal Daniel Jenner Lichtenwalner (37 out of 55 patents)

silverMedal Sei-Hyung Ryu (34 out of 113 patents)

bronzeMedal Brice McPherson (29 out of 53 patents)

4.  Scott Thomas Sheppard (29 out of 109 patents)

5.  Edward Robert Van Brunt (27 out of 49 patents)

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