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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 9 2025

6 Utility Patents

#996 in Cary, NC

#7,418 in North Carolina

#333,468 in US

#686,472 in the World

Cary, NC, United States of America

James Howard Goodnight

Forward Citations = 43

Company Filing History:

James Howard Goodnight, an American billionaire businessman and software developer, co-founded SAS Institute in 1976 with other faculty members of North Carolina State University. As the CEO of SAS Institute, he has led the company’s growth from its early years to becoming a major player in the software industry. His net worth was estimated at US$7.4 billion as of April 2023, making him the richest person in North Carolina.

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