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Ribbon Communications Operating Company, Inc.

operating company8 patents now10 ever0 cases filed during tenure6 connections

Also seen as: RIBBON COMMUNICATIONS OPERATING COMPANY, INC.

Two-hop network

Edges marked ⚖️ overlap with at least one infringement suit filed during the receiving entity’s tenure with the patent. Bold-bordered = this entity. Red = NPE; orange = shell LLC; green = defensive aggregator; blue = operating company.

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    Nribbon_communications_operating["Ribbon Communications Operating Company…"]
    Nsonus_networks["Sonus Networks, Inc."]
    Ncitizens_bank_n_a_as_administrative_agent["Citizens Bank, N.A., as Administrative…"]
    Ncitizens_bank_n_a["Citizens Bank, N.A."]
    Nsilicon_valley_bank_as_administrative_agent["Silicon Valley Bank, as Administrative…"]
    Ngenband_us["GENBAND US LLC"]
    Nhps_investment_as_administrative_agent["HPS Investment Partners, LLC, as Admini…"]
    Nquintum["Quintum Technologies LLC"]
    Nribbon_communications_operating_f_k_a_genband_us_and_sonus_n["Ribbon Communications Operating Company…"]
    Ncreeled_smart_embedded_computing_smart_high_reliability_solu["CreeLED, Inc.; SMART Embedded Computing…"]
    Nsmart_modular_smart_embedded_computing_smart_high_reliabilit["SMART Modular Technologies, Inc.; SMART…"]
    Nsonus_networks_genband_us["Sonus Networks, Inc.; GENBAND US LLC"]
    Ngenband_us_and_sonus_networks["GENBAND US LLC and Sonus Networks, Inc."]
    Nfitbit["FITBIT, INC."]
    Nfitstar_fitbit["FitStar, Inc.; FITBIT, INC."]
    Ngenband_us_sonus_networks["Genband US LLC; Sonus Networks, Inc."]
    Ngenband["GENBAND Inc."]
    Nnortel_networks["Nortel Networks Limited"]
    Nnortel_networks_and_nortel_networks["Nortel Networks Limited and Nortel Netw…"]
    None_equity_iii_as_collateral_agent["One Equity Partners III, L.P., as Colla…"]
    Ncomerica_bank["Comerica Bank"]
    Ncomerica_bank_as_agent["Comerica Bank, as Agent"]
    Nnortel_networks_nortel_networks["Nortel Networks Corporation; Nortel Net…"]
    None_equity_iii["One Equity Partners III, L.P."]
    Nsilicon_valley_bank["Silicon Valley Bank"]
    Nsonus_networks -->|"2019 · Change of Name · 6665293"| Nribbon_communications_operating
    Nribbon_communications_operating -->|"2020 · Security Agreement · 6665293"| Ncitizens_bank_n_a_as_administrative_agent
    Nribbon_communications_operating -->|"2020 · Security Agreement · 6424635"| Ncitizens_bank_n_a_as_administrative_agent
    Nribbon_communications_operating -->|"2020 · Security Agreement · 6885658"| Ncitizens_bank_n_a_as_administrative_agent
    Ncitizens_bank_n_a -->|"2024 · Release · 6885658"| Nribbon_communications_operating
    Nribbon_communications_operating -->|"2020 · Security Agreement · 6445695"| Ncitizens_bank_n_a_as_administrative_agent
    Ncitizens_bank_n_a -->|"2024 · Release · 6445695"| Nribbon_communications_operating
    Nribbon_communications_operating -->|"2020 · Security Interest · 6337858"| Ncitizens_bank_n_a_as_administrative_agent
    Ncitizens_bank_n_a -->|"2024 · Release by Secured Party · 6337858"| Nribbon_communications_operating
    Nribbon_communications_operating -->|"2020 · Security Agreement · 6934279"| Ncitizens_bank_n_a_as_administrative_agent
    Nsilicon_valley_bank_as_administrative_agent -->|"2021 · Release · 6934279"| Nribbon_communications_operating
    Ncitizens_bank_n_a -->|"2024 · Release · 6934279"| Nribbon_communications_operating
    Nribbon_communications_operating -->|"2020 · Security Interest · 7995589"| Ncitizens_bank_n_a_as_administrative_agent
    Ngenband_us -->|"2020 · Merger · 7995589"| Nribbon_communications_operating
    Ncitizens_bank_n_a -->|"2024 · Release · 7995589"| Nribbon_communications_operating
    Nribbon_communications_operating -->|"2020 · Security Agreement · 7990984"| Ncitizens_bank_n_a_as_administrative_agent
    Ncitizens_bank_n_a -->|"2024 · Release · 7990984"| Nribbon_communications_operating
    Nribbon_communications_operating -->|"2020 · Security Interest · 7184427"| Ncitizens_bank_n_a_as_administrative_agent
    Nribbon_communications_operating -->|"2024 · Short-Form Patents Security Agreement · 7184427"| Nhps_investment_as_administrative_agent
    Nribbon_communications_operating -->|"2020 · Security Interest · 7047561"| Ncitizens_bank_n_a_as_administrative_agent
    Nsilicon_valley_bank_as_administrative_agent -->|"2021 · Release · 7047561"| Nribbon_communications_operating
    Ncitizens_bank_n_a -->|"2024 · Release · 7047561"| Nribbon_communications_operating
    Nribbon_communications_operating -->|"2020 · Security Interest · 6791971"| Ncitizens_bank_n_a_as_administrative_agent
    Ncitizens_bank_n_a -->|"2024 · Release · 6791971"| Nribbon_communications_operating
    Nribbon_communications_operating -->|"2020 · Security Agreement · 6772210"| Ncitizens_bank_n_a_as_administrative_agent
    Ncitizens_bank_n_a -->|"2024 · Release · 6772210"| Nribbon_communications_operating
    Nquintum -->|"2017 · Assignment · 6665293"| Nsonus_networks
    Ncitizens_bank_n_a_as_administrative_agent -->|"2024 · Release by Secured Party · 7184427"| Nribbon_communications_operating_f_k_a_genband_us_and_sonus_n
    Ncitizens_bank_n_a -->|"2024 · Release · 6665293"| Nribbon_communications_operating_f_k_a_genband_us_and_sonus_n
    Ncitizens_bank_n_a -->|"2024 · Release · 6424635"| Nribbon_communications_operating_f_k_a_genband_us_and_sonus_n
    Ncreeled_smart_embedded_computing_smart_high_reliability_solu -->|"2022 · Security Agreement · 8250295"| Ncitizens_bank_n_a
    Ncitizens_bank_n_a -->|"2025 · Release · 8250295"| Nsmart_modular_smart_embedded_computing_smart_high_reliabilit
    Nsonus_networks_genband_us -->|"2018 · Security Agreement · 6665293"| Nsilicon_valley_bank_as_administrative_agent
    Nsilicon_valley_bank_as_administrative_agent -->|"2021 · Release · 6665293"| Nribbon_communications_operating_f_k_a_genband_us_and_sonus_n
    Ngenband_us -->|"2016 · Security Agreement · 6424635"| Nsilicon_valley_bank_as_administrative_agent
    Nsilicon_valley_bank_as_administrative_agent -->|"2017 · Release · 6424635"| Ngenband_us
    Ngenband_us_and_sonus_networks -->|"2017 · Security Agreement · 6424635"| Nsilicon_valley_bank_as_administrative_agent
    Nsilicon_valley_bank_as_administrative_agent -->|"2021 · Release · 6424635"| Nribbon_communications_operating_f_k_a_genband_us_and_sonus_n
    Nfitbit -->|"2014 · Security Interest · 8738925"| Nsilicon_valley_bank_as_administrative_agent
    Nsilicon_valley_bank_as_administrative_agent -->|"2015 · Release · 8738925"| Nfitstar_fitbit
    Ngenband_us -->|"2016 · Security Agreement · 6885658"| Nsilicon_valley_bank_as_administrative_agent
    Ngenband_us -->|"2017 · Correction · 6885658"| Nsilicon_valley_bank_as_administrative_agent
    Nsilicon_valley_bank_as_administrative_agent -->|"2017 · Release · 6885658"| Ngenband_us
    Ngenband_us_sonus_networks -->|"2018 · Security Agreement · 6885658"| Nsilicon_valley_bank_as_administrative_agent
    Nsilicon_valley_bank_as_administrative_agent -->|"2021 · Release · 6885658"| Nribbon_communications_operating_f_k_a_genband_us_and_sonus_n
    Ngenband_us -->|"2016 · Security Agreement · 6445695"| Nsilicon_valley_bank_as_administrative_agent
    Nsilicon_valley_bank_as_administrative_agent -->|"2017 · Release · 6445695"| Ngenband_us
    Ngenband_us_sonus_networks -->|"2017 · Security Agreement · 6445695"| Nsilicon_valley_bank_as_administrative_agent
    Nsilicon_valley_bank_as_administrative_agent -->|"2020 · Release · 6445695"| Nribbon_communications_operating_f_k_a_genband_us_and_sonus_n
    Ngenband_us -->|"2016 · Security Agreement · 6934279"| Nsilicon_valley_bank_as_administrative_agent
    Nsilicon_valley_bank_as_administrative_agent -->|"2017 · Release · 6934279"| Ngenband_us
    Ngenband_us_and_sonus_networks -->|"2018 · Security Agreement · 6934279"| Nsilicon_valley_bank_as_administrative_agent
    Ngenband_us -->|"2016 · Security Agreement · 7995589"| Nsilicon_valley_bank_as_administrative_agent
    Ngenband_us_and_sonus_networks -->|"2018 · Security Interest · 7995589"| Nsilicon_valley_bank_as_administrative_agent
    Ngenband_us -->|"2016 · Security Agreement · 7990984"| Nsilicon_valley_bank_as_administrative_agent
    Ngenband_us -->|"2017 · Correction · 7990984"| Nsilicon_valley_bank_as_administrative_agent
    Nsilicon_valley_bank_as_administrative_agent -->|"2017 · Release · 7990984"| Ngenband_us
    Ngenband_us_and_sonus_networks -->|"2018 · Security Agreement · 7990984"| Nsilicon_valley_bank_as_administrative_agent
    Nsilicon_valley_bank_as_administrative_agent -->|"2021 · Release · 7990984"| Nribbon_communications_operating_f_k_a_genband_us_and_sonus_n
    Ngenband_us -->|"2016 · Patent Security Agreement · 7184427"| Nsilicon_valley_bank_as_administrative_agent
    Ngenband_us -->|"2017 · Corrective Assignment · 7184427"| Nsilicon_valley_bank_as_administrative_agent
    Nsilicon_valley_bank_as_administrative_agent -->|"2017 · Termination and Release of Patent Security Agreement · 7184427"| Ngenband_us
    Ngenband_us_sonus_networks -->|"2018 · Security Interest · 7184427"| Nsilicon_valley_bank_as_administrative_agent
    Nsilicon_valley_bank_as_administrative_agent -->|"2021 · Termination and Release of Patent Security Agreement · 7184427"| Nribbon_communications_operating_f_k_a_genband_us_and_sonus_n
    Ngenband_us -->|"2016 · Security Agreement · 7047561"| Nsilicon_valley_bank_as_administrative_agent
    Nsilicon_valley_bank_as_administrative_agent -->|"2017 · Release · 7047561"| Ngenband_us
    Ngenband_us_and_sonus_networks -->|"2017 · Security Interest · 7047561"| Nsilicon_valley_bank_as_administrative_agent
    Ngenband_us -->|"2016 · Security Agreement · 6791971"| Nsilicon_valley_bank_as_administrative_agent
    Ngenband_us -->|"2017 · Correction · 6791971"| Nsilicon_valley_bank_as_administrative_agent
    Ngenband_us_sonus_networks -->|"2018 · Security Interest · 6791971"| Nsilicon_valley_bank_as_administrative_agent
    Nsilicon_valley_bank_as_administrative_agent -->|"2021 · Release · 6791971"| Nribbon_communications_operating_f_k_a_genband_us_and_sonus_n
    Ngenband_us -->|"2016 · Security Agreement · 6772210"| Nsilicon_valley_bank_as_administrative_agent
    Ngenband_us -->|"2017 · Correction · 6772210"| Nsilicon_valley_bank_as_administrative_agent
    Nsilicon_valley_bank_as_administrative_agent -->|"2017 · Termination and Release · 6772210"| Ngenband_us
    Ngenband_us_and_sonus_networks -->|"2018 · Security Agreement · 6772210"| Nsilicon_valley_bank_as_administrative_agent
    Nsilicon_valley_bank_as_administrative_agent -->|"2021 · Termination and Release · 6772210"| Nribbon_communications_operating_f_k_a_genband_us_and_sonus_n
    Ngenband -->|"2010 · Change of Name · 6424635"| Ngenband_us
    Nnortel_networks -->|"2010 · Assignment · 6424635"| Ngenband_us
    Nnortel_networks_and_nortel_networks -->|"2010 · Correction · 6424635"| Ngenband_us
    Ngenband_us -->|"2010 · Security Agreement · 6424635"| None_equity_iii_as_collateral_agent
    Ngenband_us -->|"2010 · Security Agreement · 6424635"| Ncomerica_bank
    None_equity_iii_as_collateral_agent -->|"2012 · Release · 6424635"| Ngenband_us
    Ncomerica_bank_as_agent -->|"2016 · Release · 6424635"| Ngenband_us
    Ngenband -->|"2010 · Change of Name · 6885658"| Ngenband_us
    Ngenband_us -->|"2010 · Security Agreement · 6885658"| None_equity_iii_as_collateral_agent
    Nnortel_networks -->|"2010 · Assignment · 6885658"| Ngenband_us
    Ngenband_us -->|"2010 · Security Agreement · 6885658"| Ncomerica_bank
    Nnortel_networks_nortel_networks -->|"2012 · Correction · 6885658"| Ngenband_us
    None_equity_iii_as_collateral_agent ==>|"⚖️ 2014 · Release · 6885658"| Ngenband_us
    Ncomerica_bank_as_agent -->|"2016 · Release · 6885658"| Ngenband_us
    Nnortel_networks -->|"2010 · Assignment · 6445695"| Ngenband_us
    Ngenband -->|"2010 · Change of Name · 6445695"| Ngenband_us
    Nnortel_networks_nortel_networks -->|"2010 · Correction · 6445695"| Ngenband_us
    Ngenband_us -->|"2010 · Security Agreement · 6445695"| None_equity_iii_as_collateral_agent
    Ngenband_us -->|"2010 · Security Agreement · 6445695"| Ncomerica_bank
    None_equity_iii_as_collateral_agent -->|"2012 · Release · 6445695"| Ngenband_us
    Ncomerica_bank_as_agent -->|"2016 · Release · 6445695"| Ngenband_us
    Ngenband -->|"2010 · Change of Name · 6337858"| Ngenband_us
    Ngenband_us -->|"2010 · Security Agreement · 6337858"| None_equity_iii_as_collateral_agent
    Nnortel_networks -->|"2010 · Assignment of Interest · 6337858"| Ngenband_us
    Ngenband_us -->|"2010 · Security Agreement · 6337858"| Ncomerica_bank
    Nnortel_networks_nortel_networks -->|"2012 · Corrective Assignment · 6337858"| Ngenband_us
    None_equity_iii -->|"2014 · Release by Secured Party · 6337858"| Ngenband_us
    Ngenband_us -->|"2016 · Patent Security Agreement · 6337858"| Nsilicon_valley_bank
    Ncomerica_bank -->|"2016 · Release and Reassignment of Patents · 6337858"| Ngenband_us
    Ngenband_us -->|"2017 · Corrective Assignment · 6337858"| Nsilicon_valley_bank
    Nsilicon_valley_bank -->|"2017 · Termination and Release of Patent Security Agreement · 6337858"| Ngenband_us
    Nnortel_networks -->|"2010 · Assignment · 6934279"| Ngenband_us
    Ngenband -->|"2010 · Change of Name · 6934279"| Ngenband_us
    Ngenband_us -->|"2010 · Security Agreement · 6934279"| None_equity_iii_as_collateral_agent
    Ngenband_us -->|"2010 · Security Agreement · 6934279"| Ncomerica_bank_as_agent
    Nnortel_networks_and_nortel_networks -->|"2012 · Correction · 6934279"| Ngenband_us
    None_equity_iii_as_collateral_agent -->|"2014 · Release · 6934279"| Ngenband_us
    Ncomerica_bank_as_agent -->|"2016 · Release · 6934279"| Ngenband_us
    Ngenband_us -->|"2017 · Correction · 6934279"| Nsilicon_valley_bank
    Nnortel_networks -->|"2010 · Assignment · 7995589"| Ngenband_us
    Ngenband -->|"2010 · Change of Name · 7995589"| Ngenband_us
    Ngenband_us -->|"2010 · Security Agreement · 7995589"| None_equity_iii_as_collateral_agent
    Ngenband_us -->|"2010 · Security Agreement · 7995589"| Ncomerica_bank
    Nnortel_networks_and_nortel_networks -->|"2012 · Correction · 7995589"| Ngenband_us
    None_equity_iii_as_collateral_agent ==>|"⚖️ 2014 · Release · 7995589"| Ngenband_us
    Ncomerica_bank_as_agent -->|"2016 · Release · 7995589"| Ngenband_us
    Ngenband_us -->|"2017 · Correction · 7995589"| Nsilicon_valley_bank
    Nsilicon_valley_bank -->|"2017 · Release · 7995589"| Ngenband_us
    Ngenband -->|"2010 · Change of Name · 7990984"| Ngenband_us
    Ngenband_us -->|"2010 · Security Agreement · 7990984"| None_equity_iii_as_collateral_agent
    Ngenband_us -->|"2010 · Security Agreement · 7990984"| Ncomerica_bank
    None_equity_iii_as_collateral_agent -->|"2014 · Release · 7990984"| Ngenband_us
    Ncomerica_bank -->|"2016 · Release · 7990984"| Ngenband_us
    Ngenband -->|"2010 · Change of Name · 7184427"| Ngenband_us
    Ngenband_us -->|"2010 · Patent Security Agreement · 7184427"| None_equity_iii_as_collateral_agent
    Ngenband_us -->|"2010 · Security Agreement · 7184427"| Ncomerica_bank
    None_equity_iii_as_collateral_agent ==>|"⚖️ 2014 · Release by Secured Party · 7184427"| Ngenband_us
    Ncomerica_bank_as_agent -->|"2016 · Release and Reassignment of Patents · 7184427"| Ngenband_us
    Ngenband -->|"2010 · Change of Name · 7047561"| Ngenband_us
    Nnortel_networks -->|"2010 · Assignment · 7047561"| Ngenband_us
    Nnortel_networks_and_nortel_networks -->|"2010 · Correction · 7047561"| Ngenband_us
    Ngenband_us -->|"2010 · Security Agreement · 7047561"| None_equity_iii_as_collateral_agent
    Ngenband_us -->|"2010 · Security Agreement · 7047561"| Ncomerica_bank
    None_equity_iii_as_collateral_agent -->|"2012 · Release · 7047561"| Ngenband_us
    Ncomerica_bank_as_agent -->|"2016 · Release · 7047561"| Ngenband_us
    Nnortel_networks -->|"2010 · Assignment · 6791971"| Ngenband_us
    Ngenband -->|"2010 · Change of Name · 6791971"| Ngenband_us
    Ngenband_us -->|"2010 · Security Agreement · 6791971"| None_equity_iii_as_collateral_agent
    Ngenband_us -->|"2010 · Security Agreement · 6791971"| Ncomerica_bank
    Nnortel_networks_nortel_networks -->|"2012 · Correction · 6791971"| Ngenband_us
    None_equity_iii_as_collateral_agent -->|"2014 · Release · 6791971"| Ngenband_us
    Ncomerica_bank_as_agent -->|"2016 · Release · 6791971"| Ngenband_us
    Nsilicon_valley_bank -->|"2017 · Release · 6791971"| Ngenband_us
    Nnortel_networks -->|"Assignment · 6791971"| Ngenband_us
    Ngenband -->|"2010 · Change of Name · 6772210"| Ngenband_us
    Ngenband_us -->|"2010 · Security Agreement · 6772210"| None_equity_iii_as_collateral_agent
    Nnortel_networks -->|"2010 · Assignment · 6772210"| Ngenband_us
    Ngenband_us -->|"2010 · Security Agreement · 6772210"| Ncomerica_bank
    Nnortel_networks_and_nortel_networks -->|"2012 · Correction · 6772210"| Ngenband_us
    None_equity_iii_as_collateral_agent ==>|"⚖️ 2014 · Release · 6772210"| Ngenband_us
    Ncomerica_bank_as_agent -->|"2016 · Release and Reassignment · 6772210"| Ngenband_us
    classDef focal fill:#fef3c7,stroke:#92400e,stroke-width:3px,color:#1c1917
    classDef npe fill:#fee2e2,stroke:#be123c,stroke-width:2px,color:#1c1917
    classDef shell fill:#fed7aa,stroke:#9a3412,stroke-width:2px,color:#1c1917
    classDef defensive fill:#dcfce7,stroke:#15803d,stroke-width:2px,color:#1c1917
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    class Nribbon_communications_operating focal
    class Nsonus_networks operating
    class Ngenband_us operating
    class Nribbon_communications_operating_f_k_a_genband_us_and_sonus_n operating
    class Ncreeled_smart_embedded_computing_smart_high_reliability_solu operating
    class Nsmart_modular_smart_embedded_computing_smart_high_reliabilit operating
    class Nsonus_networks_genband_us operating
    class Ngenband_us_and_sonus_networks operating
    class Nfitbit operating
    class Ngenband_us_sonus_networks operating
    class Ngenband operating
    class Nnortel_networks operating
    class Nnortel_networks_and_nortel_networks operating
    class Ncomerica_bank operating
    class Nnortel_networks_nortel_networks operating
    class Nsilicon_valley_bank operating

Patents currently held (9)

Patents previously held (1)

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