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Apurva Mehta

This inventor holds 82 USPTO granted patents and 3 published patent applications and 13 EPO patents, primarily in SD-WAN Technology (CPC class H04L43-16). Top assignees: Versa Networks, Inc., Juniper Networks, Inc., Alcatel-Lucent USA Inc.. Active years: 2005-2026.

USPTO Granted Patents = 82 (Patent Applications = 3)

% Patents Active = 80.5

EPO Patents = 13 (Patent Applications = 14)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.4

ph-index = 16

Forward Citations = 1,865(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 1,810(Dec 10, 2025)

Inventors with similar research interests:

Location History:

Cupertino, GA (US) (2020)
Cupertino, CA (US) (2005 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

Juniper Networks, Inc.

patents

7 out of 1,310

Alcatel-Lucent USA Inc.

patents

4. 7 out of 9,364

Lucent Technologies Inc.

Riverstone Networks, Inc.

patents

Years Active: 2005-2026

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Areas of Expertise:

Network Connectivity

SD-WAN

Traffic Shaping

Flow Control

Packet Fragmentation

Error Correction

High Availability

Data Traffic Conditioning

Path Selection

Virtual Networking

Mobile Gateway

82 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12634261 - Methods and systems for providing network connectivity to a secure access service edge (SASE) domain via an ISP using IP pools (2026-05-19),

2. 12615257 - Methods and systems for providing network connectivity to a secure access service edge (SASE) domain via an ISP (2026-04-28),

3. 12500844 - Method and apparatus for flow identifier of unidirectional packet sequence flow in tunnel-less SDWAN (2025-12-16),

4. 12500843 - Method and apparatus for metadata conversion with a flow identifier of a packet sequence in a tunnel-less SDWAN (2025-12-16),

5. 12401602 - Method and apparatus for flow identifier of packet sequence in tunnel-less SDWAN (2025-08-26),

6. 12289705 - Methods and devices for configuring a channel at an access point (AP) (2025-04-29),

7. 11956145 - Method and apparatus to recover flow using an error message in a tunnel-less SDWAN (2024-04-09),

8. 11956142 - Path selection for data traffic within a software-defined wide area network using traffic metrics (2024-04-09),

9. 11916796 - End-to-end data packets flow control through an overlay environment of a wide area network (2024-02-27),

10. 11916674 - Data packet traffic conditioning through a lossy data path with forward error correction (2024-02-27),

11. 11812520 - Methods and systems for providing network connectivity to a secure access service edge (SASE) domain (2023-11-07),

12. 11765579 - Methods and system for adaptively managing the policing of network traffic (2023-09-19),

13. 11683126 - Data packet traffic conditioning through multiple lossy data paths with forward error correction (2023-06-20),

14. 11622313 - Methods and systems for transitioning between client-less and client-based network connectivity to a secure access service edge (SASE) domain (2023-04-04),

15. 11546239 - Data packet traffic conditioning with packet striping through lossy data paths (2023-01-03),

Title: Apurva Mehta: Innovator in Software-Defined Networking

Introduction

Apurva Mehta, based in Cupertino, California, has made significant contributions to the field of software-defined networking (SD-WAN) through his innovative inventions. With a remarkable portfolio of 76 patents, Mehta's work has paved the way for advancements in data traffic management and network efficiency.

Latest Patents

Among Apurva Mehta's latest patents are two notable advancements:

1. **Method and apparatus to recover flow using an error message in a tunnel-less SDWAN** - This patent describes a flow identifier for packet sequences through secure tunnels in an SD-WAN, incorporating an error message for recovering flow. The method entails receiving packet sequences, establishing secure tunnels, and handling error messages to ensure uninterrupted data flow.

2. **Path selection for data traffic within a software-defined wide area network using traffic metrics** - This invention outlines a method for selecting optimal paths for data traffic within an SD-WAN by leveraging traffic metrics. It includes polling peers for traffic data, calculating performance for various paths, and selecting the most efficient route for data transmission.

Career Highlights

Apurva Mehta has worked with leading technology companies such as Juniper Networks, Inc. and Versa Networks, Inc., where he has honed his skills in network technology and innovation. His extensive experience in these organizations has allowed him to contribute to cutting-edge projects and solutions that enhance network performance and reliability.

Collaborations

Mehta has collaborated with industry professionals, including his coworkers Kumar B Mehta and Krishna Sankaran. These collaborations have fostered a creative environment, resulting in innovative solutions that have addressed notable challenges in the field of networking.

Conclusion

Apurva Mehta continues to be a driving force in the technological landscape, particularly in software-defined networking. His wealth of patents and collaborative spirit highlight his commitment to innovation and progress in the industry, making him a noteworthy inventor and leader in network technology.

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