Digimarc Ranked Among Top 10 Most Valuable Patent Portfolios

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Digimarc Corporation has made a notable achievement by ranking among the top 10 most valuable patent portfolios in the "Computer Systems and Software" category, according to the "Patent Power" survey published in the IEEE Spectrum magazine. This recognition reflects the company's commitment to innovation and intellectual property management. Digimarc's patent portfolio has been recognized for its quality and impact, with a pipeline impact score that exceeded that of its peers in the industry.

Key Takeaways:

  • Digimarc ranked 9th in the "Computer Systems and Software" category, joining global IT companies IBM, HP, Microsoft, Toshiba, Sun, Fujitsu, Cadence, NEC, and Palm in the top 10 most valuable IP portfolios.
  • The "Patent Power" survey emphasizes the importance of quality over quantity in patent portfolios, with Digimarc's portfolio recognized for its exceptional value.
  • Digimarc scored highest among its peers in the "pipeline impact" category, which measures the impact of a company's patents on the industry.
  • The company has an extensive intellectual property portfolio, with over 285 issued U.S. patents, more than 5,000 claims, and over 500 pending patent applications.
  • Digimarc's patent portfolio covers digital watermarking, media content identification and management, secure identity management, and related technologies.

Statistics:

  • Digimarc ranked 9th in the "Computer Systems and Software" category among the world's most valuable patent portfolios.
  • The company has over 285 issued U.S. patents with more than 5,000 claims.
  • Digimarc has over 500 pending patent applications in digital watermarking, media content identification and management, secure identity management, and related technologies.
  • The "pipeline impact" score measures the impact of a company's patents on others in the industry, with higher scores indicating greater influence.

Sources:

  • IEEE Spectrum magazine: "Patent Power" survey, November issue
  • 1790 Analytics: independent research firm that specializes in analyzing patent citations
  • Digimarc Corporation: press release dated [not specified in the original text]
  • IEEE Spectrum magazine: "http://www.spectrum.ieee.org/nov06/4699"