Sam Zellner
Founder and CEO, Inspire IP
United States
Sam Zellner is an innovation and patent expert best known for his work in the telecommunications industry. With decades of experience, including leading innovation programs at AT&T, he has helped turn new ideas into valuable patents and technologies. Today, as the founder of InspireIP, he continues to help companies build stronger innovation and IP strategies while promoting a more efficient approach to managing inventions.
| Total Patents | 317 |
| Granted Patents | 241 |
| Associated Companies | Illinois Bell Telephone, Ameritech, BellSouth Cellular, SEVEN Networks, AT&T, PQAI, Inspire IP |
| Field of Invention | Telecommunication |
Key Patents of Sam Zellner
| SR No | Publication Number | Title | First Filing Year | Tech Area |
| 1 | US20020077897A1 | Identity blocking service… | 2000 | Network & Cybersecurity |
| 2 | US5325419A | Wireless digital personal comm….. | 1993 | Electronics & Communications Technology |
| 3 | US6738808B1 | Anonymous location service… | 2000 | Electronics & Communications Technology |
| 4 | US6799049B1 | System and method for tracking… | 2000 | Electronics & Communications Technology |
| 5 | US7130630B1 | Location query service.. | 2000 | Electronics & Communications Technology |
How many patents does Sam Zellner have?
Sam Zellner has a total of 317 patents globally. These patents belong to 90 unique patent families. Out of 317 patents, 46 patents are active.
How Many Patents did Sam Zellner File Every Year?
| Year of Patents Filing or Grant | Sam Zellner Applications Filed | Sam Zellner Patents Granted |
| 2024 | 1 | – |
| 2022 | 4 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 | 6 |
| 2019 | 3 | 6 |
| 2018 | – | 4 |
| 2017 | 1 | 5 |
| 2016 | 1 | 5 |
| 2015 | – | 4 |
| 2014 | 2 | 8 |
How many Sam Zellner patents are Alive/Dead?
Worldwide Patents
How Many Patents did Sam Zellner File in Different Countries?
Countries in which Sam Zellner Filed Patents
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Country
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Patents
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United States Of America
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267
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Australia
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5
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Europe (EPO)
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4
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Spain
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3
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Austria
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3
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Mexico
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3
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Brazil
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3
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Germany
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3
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Canada
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2
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Uruguay
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2
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Argentina
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2
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Colombia
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2
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Chile
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2
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Italy
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2
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Ecuador
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2
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Denmark
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1
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South Korea
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1
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Japan
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1
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Portugal
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1
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China
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1
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Singapore
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1
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Where are Research Centres of Sam Zellner Patents Located?
US20020077897A1 is the most popular patent in the Sam Zellner’s portfolio. It has received 459 citations so far from companies like Audiovox Corporation, Intermec Ip Corp And Samsung.
Below is the list of 10 most cited patents of Sam Zellner:
| Publication Number | Citation Count |
| US20020077897A1 | 459 |
| US5325419A | 413 |
| US6738808B1 | 413 |
| US6799049B1 | 413 |
| US7130630B1 | 363 |
| US6807564B1 | 346 |
| US6567502B2 | 319 |
| US7085555B2 | 267 |
| US7324633B2 | 262 |
| US6675017B1 | 257 |
What are Sam Zellner key innovation segments?
What Technologies are Covered by Sam Zellner?
The chart below distributes patents filed by Sam Zellner in different countries on the basis of the technology protected in patents. It also represents the markets where Sam Zellner thinks it’s important to protect particular technology inventions.
R&D Focus: How has Sam Zellner search focus changed over the years?
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