Thanks for this clarification. I also received the same information from Patent Buddy. Perhaps I did not look closely enough at the list, but it seemed that others were having the same trouble interpreting the results that I was (once the problem was pointed out to me). That being the case, and since I was not in charge of compiling the list and I want to do whatever I can to maintain what I believe is my reputation for accuracy, I chose to remove the list from IPWatchdog.com. Perhaps I over reacted, I don’t know. What I do know is that I was not comfortable with the list when inquiries were be made of me and about the list. I erred on the side of caution, no doubt.

-Gene

The Patent Buddy list relates only to patents obtained for the 300 companies that receive most patents from the USPTO. Clearly, most – if not all – of the firms on the top 100 list will also represent other clients, which is why the overall number of patents that the firms obtain will not correlate to the numbers detailed by Patent Buddy. That could explain the disparities you and the firm that contacted you have found.

All the best,

Joff