Thomas G Clifford

This inventor holds 23 USPTO granted patents and 2 EPO patents. Top assignees: Symantec Corporation, Symantec Operating Corporation, Veritas Technologies LLC. Active years: 2011-2020.

USPTO Granted Patents = 23

% Patents Active = 91.3

EPO Patents = 2 (Patent Applications = 2)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.4

ph-index = 10

Forward Citations = 320(Granted Patents)

Company Filing History:

Symantec Operating Corporation

patents

4 out of 535

Veritas Technologies LLC

patents

Years Active: 2011-2020

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23 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 10761760 - Duplication between disparate deduplication systems (2020-09-01),

2. 10318203 - Duplication between disparate deduplication systems (2019-06-11),

3. 9946486 - Duplication between disparate deduplication systems (2018-04-17),

4. 9798627 - Backup image duplication (2017-10-24),

5. 9292371 - Systems and methods for preventing failures of nodes in clusters (2016-03-22),

6. 9274897 - Backup policy migration and image duplication (2016-03-01),

7. 9183094 - Backup image duplication (2015-11-10),

8. 8977849 - Systems and methods for creating a rights management system (RMS) with superior layers and subordinate layers (2015-03-10),

9. 8863304 - Method and apparatus for remediating backup data to control access to sensitive data (2014-10-14),

10. 8812874 - Content deduplication in enterprise rights management (2014-08-19),

11. 8713300 - System and method for netbackup data decryption in a high latency low bandwidth environment (2014-04-29),

12. 8615498 - Systems and methods for migrating an object from a deduplication store to an external domain (2013-12-24),

13. 8615492 - Techniques for providing multiplexed data for backup (2013-12-24),

14. 8572758 - DLP-enforced loss scanning, sequestering, and content indexing (2013-10-29),

15. 8566617 - System and method for securely storing cryptographic keys with encrypted data (2013-10-22),

Title: Thomas G. Clifford: Innovator in Data Deduplication

Introduction

Thomas G. Clifford, based in Edina, MN, is an accomplished inventor with a remarkable portfolio of 23 patents. His innovative work primarily focuses on data deduplication systems, where he has made significant contributions to the field, enhancing data management efficiency.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents, "Duplication between disparate deduplication systems," presents methods, systems, and processes aimed at improving the duplication of data across different deduplication systems. This invention describes how source fingerprints are generated for data blocks using a source fingerprint algorithm at a source deduplication system. By using these fingerprints, the system determines whether data blocks are new or modified. If changes occur, target fingerprints are generated using a target fingerprint algorithm linked to a target deduplication system, which then receives the target fingerprints for processing.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Thomas has been associated with notable companies including Symantec Corporation and Symantec Operating Corporation. His contributions have aided these organizations in advancing their data processing capabilities and enhancing security measures.

Collaborations

Thomas has collaborated with talented professionals such as Gaurav Malhotra and Donald C. Peterson. These partnerships have played a crucial role in the development of his innovative solutions and have fostered an environment of creativity and technological advancement.

Conclusion

Thomas G. Clifford continues to be a pivotal figure in the field of data deduplication. His numerous patents and collaborative efforts reflect his commitment to innovation and his desire to improve data management systems for companies and institutions worldwide.