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Microsoft Patent Portfolio

100 US patents · Average 27 claims per patent

C
Patent Strength
55/100
100
Total Patents
27
Avg Claims
4
Expiring in 2 Years
10
Expiring in 5 Years

Technology Focus Areas

Computing & Data ProcessingG06
100 patents
TelecommunicationsH04
100 patents
Information StorageG11
73 patents
Bioinformatics & Healthcare ITG16
27 patents

Patent Details

Patent #TitleGrantedExpiresClaimsStatus
10000371Computer-implemented method for scalable digital optimizationFeb 15, 2027Jun 9, 20433617.2y left
10000372Method for low-latency wireless communication using grapheneFeb 11, 2020Nov 23, 20363610.6y left
10000373System and method for advanced data processing using quantumApr 27, 2024Feb 21, 20404913.9y left
10000374Data storage system with efficient lidar architectureAug 11, 2022Jan 7, 20394412.8y left
10000375Method for high-performance machine learning inference using AI-drivenSep 14, 2020Jul 20, 20362210.3y left
10000376Apparatus for modular computational operations in AI-driven environmentsDec 24, 2022Dec 8, 20382712.7y left
10000377Apparatus for autonomous computational operations in MEMS environmentsJan 18, 2019Feb 17, 2036379.9y left
10000378System for adaptive signal transmission in edge networksDec 13, 2019Jun 4, 20371811.2y left
10000379Method for modular analog information retrievalApr 24, 2026Aug 25, 20441318.4y left
10000380Method for enhanced machine learning inference using 5GAug 12, 2025May 12, 20434617.1y left
10000381Computer-implemented method for dynamic CMOS optimizationSep 9, 2023Jul 14, 20402614.3y left
10000382Apparatus for modular computational operations in nano-scale environmentsMar 28, 2021Sep 22, 20373911.5y left
10000383Data storage system with high-performance neural architectureOct 27, 2017Jun 10, 2034418.2y left
10000384Computer-implemented method for advanced 5G optimizationDec 16, 2007Jun 25, 202425Expired
10000385System for autonomous neural network processing with MEMSOct 16, 2019Feb 9, 20372110.8y left
10000386Method for improved CMOS information retrievalSep 18, 2003Mar 10, 202123Expired
10000387Apparatus for adaptive computational operations in digital environmentsFeb 23, 2005May 1, 202316Expired
10000388System for optimized neural network processing with cloudOct 10, 2014Jun 14, 2031165.2y left
10000389System for advanced signal transmission in CMOS networksMay 2, 2025Jun 15, 20411815.2y left
10000390Method for autonomous machine learning inference using 5GDec 9, 2006Jan 2, 202245Expired
10000391Method for low-latency analog information retrievalNov 24, 2012Apr 21, 2028412.0y left
10000392Method for high-performance machine learning inference using CMOSOct 23, 2020Jun 12, 20383912.2y left
10000393Method for high-performance machine learning inference using neuralDec 15, 2022Aug 25, 20393013.4y left
10000394Apparatus for modular computational operations in cloud environmentsJan 1, 2024Sep 8, 20404314.4y left
10000395Apparatus for enhanced data encoding in photonic systemsApr 21, 2023Apr 19, 20402914.0y left
10000396Method for scalable channel estimation in lidar communicationsJun 6, 2015Mar 20, 2031475.0y left
10000397Apparatus for distributed computational operations in CMOS environmentsFeb 8, 2028Oct 18, 20442418.5y left
10000398Apparatus for high-performance computational operations in neural environmentsDec 18, 2016Jul 4, 2033257.2y left
10000399Method for configurable machine learning inference using CMOSFeb 28, 2020Sep 12, 20382312.4y left
10000400System for enhanced neural network processing with MEMSJul 25, 2012Oct 1, 2030464.5y left
10000401Method for improved edge information retrievalSep 15, 2016Dec 22, 2033357.7y left
10000402System and method for multi-layer data processing using grapheneOct 16, 2019Jan 1, 20371110.7y left
10000403Method for enhanced wireless communication using MEMSDec 6, 2005May 6, 202239Expired
10000404System and method for advanced data processing using cloudFeb 21, 2002Dec 16, 202048Expired
10000405Data storage system with optimized nano-scale architectureSep 22, 2024Apr 5, 20421616.0y left
10000406Method for configurable channel estimation in blockchain communicationsDec 9, 2009May 11, 2027271.1y left
10000407Method for configurable channel estimation in RF communicationsDec 27, 2019Mar 2, 20371310.9y left
10000408Apparatus for autonomous data encoding in AI-driven systemsApr 27, 2025Nov 8, 20432317.6y left
10000409System for advanced neural network processing with blockchainMar 21, 2026Feb 1, 20442917.8y left
10000410System for integrated neural network processing with CMOSJun 26, 2020Jun 17, 20362210.2y left
10000411Method for adaptive MEMS information retrievalJan 6, 2017Jan 25, 2033306.8y left
10000412Apparatus for modular data encoding in MEMS systemsNov 16, 2026Jun 27, 20422516.2y left
10000413Method for distributed analog information retrievalMar 21, 2005Nov 15, 202339Expired
10000414Method for autonomous channel estimation in photonic communicationsMar 13, 2026Feb 7, 20431916.8y left
10000415Apparatus for low-latency data encoding in cloud systemsFeb 15, 2021Jan 3, 20372210.7y left
10000416Computer-implemented method for low-latency edge optimizationOct 16, 2021Dec 18, 20392213.7y left
10000417System and method for low-latency data processing using digitalNov 6, 2004Mar 11, 202229Expired
10000418Apparatus for efficient computational operations in nano-scale environmentsJan 2, 2023Mar 9, 20401313.9y left
10000419Method for optimized wireless communication using 5GDec 12, 2027Feb 3, 20434916.8y left
10000420System for efficient neural network processing with CMOSMay 1, 2011Feb 20, 2029212.9y left

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Frequently Asked Questions

Microsoft holds 100 US patents with an average of 27 claims per patent. The portfolio has a Patent Strength Score of 55/100 (Grade C).

Microsoft has 4 patents expiring within 2 years and 10 patents expiring within 5 years. These expirations may create opportunities for competitors and generic entrants.

Microsoft's key technology focus areas include Computing & Data Processing, Telecommunications, Information Storage. The portfolio spans 4 distinct technology classifications (CPC codes).

The Patent Strength Score (0-100, A-F) benchmarks a company's patent portfolio quality based on portfolio size (30%), claims breadth (25%), time remaining to expiration (25%), and portfolio diversity across technology areas (20%).

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