Collateral for a security interest recorded Sep 18, 2024 (Citibank, N.A.).
Term ends May 3, 2030 · High confidence
20-year base term ends May 3, 2030
Held by Roku, Inc.
Filed Oct 16, 2015 as application 14/885,110 · Granted Apr 26, 2016
Base term, 20 years from filing
Today
2010
2030
Clock starts
May 3, 2010
May 3, 2010
Term ends
May 3, 2030
May 3, 2030
Granted
Apr 26, 2016
Apr 26, 2016
base term
fee events
Updated Nov 14, 2026 · includes USPTO assignment & status data published Nov 14, 2026 and grant & fee data published Nov 10, 2026 (weekly) · how we know
None
Term adjustment
No prosecution delay on this record.
None
Terminal disclaimer
No disclaimer on this record.
2 of 3
Maintenance fees paid
Three maintenance fees fall due, at 3.5, 7.5 and 11.5 years from grant. This counts the ones the record shows paid.
26
Family applications on record here
Applications sharing this one's continuity chain whose file history this site holds. The family may have others.
This patent's term is its 20-year base term, with no adjustment for prosecution delay. 2 of 3 maintenance fees are paid so far. Confidence: High. from the record
How we calculated this date
One row per rule, each showing its own input and what it did to the date. A step we could not verify says so instead of resolving itself.
| Step | Input | Date after this step | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base term, 20 years from filing | Clock starts May 3, 2010, when application 12/772,566, the earliest non-provisional in its chain, was filed (this one was filed Oct 16, 2015) | May 3, 2030 | High confidence |
| Continuity chain | Every parent in the chain resolved | no change | High confidence |
| Patent term adjustment | None on file | no change | High confidence |
| Terminal disclaimer cap | None on record | no cap applied | High confidence |
| Patent term extension | None on file | no change | High confidence |
| Fee events | 2 of 3 maintenance fees paid | In force | High confidence |
| Computed term end | The steps above, in order | May 3, 2030 | High confidence |
This family
| US 8,195,689 | In force Dec 2030 | Dec 2030 |
| US 8,364,703 | In force May 2030 | May 2030 |
| US 8,688,731 | In force May 2030 | May 2030 |
| US 9,053,104 | In force May 2030 | May 2030 |
| US 9,195,663 | In force May 2030 | May 2030 |
| US 9,323,754 | this patent May 2030 | May 2030 |
| US 9,471,674 | In force May 2030 | May 2030 |
| US 10,402,443 | In force May 2030 | May 2030 |
8 of 26 applications in this family shown, earliest filings first. The applications whose file history this site holds. The family may have others.
Assignments
Assignment documents as recorded at the USPTO, oldest first, with the reel and frame each was recorded at. A recorded assignment is a filed document, not a statement of current ownership, and the absence of a later one is not evidence that the last one still stands.
| Recorded | Assignor | Assignee | Conveyance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2016 Reel 37569, frame 270 | Casttv Inc.; Gracenote, Inc.; Tribune Broadcasting Company, LLC; Tribune Media Company | JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Collateral Agent | Security Agreement |
| Jan 26, 2016 Reel 37606, frame 880 | Casttv Inc.; Gracenote, Inc.; Tribune Broadcasting Company, LLC; Tribune Media Company | JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Collateral Agent | Corrective Assignment to Correct the Incorrect Appl. No. 14/282,293 Previously Recorded at Reel: 037569 Frame: 0270. Assignor(S) Hereby Confirms the Security Agreement. |
| May 11, 2016 Reel 38679, frame 458 | Gracenote, Inc.; Tribune Broadcasting Company, LLC; Tribune Media Company | JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Collateral Agent | Notice and Confirmation of Grant of Security Interest in Patents |
| Feb 8, 2017 Reel 41656, frame 804 | Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.a. | Gracenote, Inc.; Casttv Inc.; Tribune Media Services, LLC; Tribune Digital Ventures, LLC | Release of Security Interest in Patent Rights |
| Feb 8, 2017 reel/frame not recorded | Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.a. | Gracenote, Inc. | Release of Security Interest in Patent Rights |
| Feb 8, 2017 reel/frame not recorded | Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.a. | Casttv Inc. | Release of Security Interest in Patent Rights |
| Feb 8, 2017 reel/frame not recorded | Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.a. | Tribune Media Services, LLC | Release of Security Interest in Patent Rights |
| Feb 8, 2017 reel/frame not recorded | Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.a. | Tribune Digital Ventures, LLC | Release of Security Interest in Patent Rights |
| Apr 13, 2017 Reel 42262, frame 601 | Gracenote, Inc.; Gracenote Media Services, LLC; Gracenote Digital Ventures, LLC | Citibank, N.A., as Collateral Agent | Supplemental Security Agreement |
| Jun 9, 2020 Reel 53473, frame 1 | A. C. Nielsen Company, LLC; Acn Holdings Inc.; Acnielsen Corporation; Acnielsen Eratings.com; Affinnova, Inc.; Art Holding, L.l.c.; Athenian Leasing Corporation; CZT/Acn Trademarks, L.L.C.; Exelate, Inc.; Gracenote, Inc.; Gracenote Digital Ventures, LLC; Gracenote Media Services, LLC; Netratings, LLC; Nielsen Audio, Inc.; Nielsen Consumer Insights, Inc.; Nielsen Consumer Neuroscience, Inc.; Nielsen Finance Co.; Nielsen Finance LLC; Nielsen International Holdings, Inc.; Nielsen Mobile, LLC; Nielsen UK Finance I, LLC; NMR Investing I, Inc.; TCG Divestiture Inc.; TNC (US) Holdings, Inc.; The Nielsen Company (US), LLC; Vizu Corporation; Vnu Marketing Information, Inc.; Nmr Licensing Associates, L.p.; Nielsen Holding and Finance B.V.; The Nielsen Company B.V.; Vnu International B.V. | Citibank, N.a. | Supplemental Security Agreement |
| Oct 7, 2020 Reel 54066, frame 64 | A.C. Nielsen (Argentina) S.A.; A.C. Nielsen Company, LLC; Acn Holdings Inc.; Acnielsen Corporation; Acnielsen Eratings.com; Affinnova, Inc.; Art Holding, L.l.c.; Athenian Leasing Corporation; CZT/Acn Trademarks, L.L.C.; Exelate, Inc.; Gracenote, Inc.; Gracenote Digital Ventures, LLC; Gracenote Media Services, LLC; Netratings, LLC; Nielsen Audio, Inc.; Nielsen Consumer Insights, Inc.; Nielsen Consumer Neuroscience, Inc.; Nielsen Finance Co.; Nielsen Finance LLC; Nielsen International Holdings, Inc.; Nielsen Mobile, LLC; NMR Investing I, Inc.; TCG Divestiture Inc.; TNC (US) Holdings, Inc.; The Nielsen Company (US), LLC; Vizu Corporation; Vnu Marketing Information, Inc.; Nmr Licensing Associates, L.p.; Nielsen Holding and Finance B.V.; The Nielsen Company B.V.; Vnu International B.V. | Citibank, N.a | Corrective Assignment to Correct the Patents Listed on Schedule 1 Recorded on 6-9-2020 Previously Recorded on Reel 053473 Frame 0001. Assignor(S) Hereby Confirms the Supplemental IP Security Agreement. |
| Oct 20, 2020 Reel 54116, frame 282 | Ramanathan, Prashant; Pereira, Jose Pio; Merchant, Shashank; Stojancic, Mihailo M. | Zeitera, LLC | Assignment of Assignor's Interest |
| Oct 20, 2020 Reel 54116, frame 311 | Zeitera, LLC | Gracenote, Inc. | Assignment of Assignor's Interest |
| Apr 20, 2021 Reel 56973, frame 280 | Citibank, N.a. | The Nielsen Company (US), LLC; Gracenote, Inc. | Partial Release of Security Interest |
| Apr 20, 2021 reel/frame not recorded | Citibank, N.a. | The Nielsen Company (US), LLC | Partial Release of Security Interest |
| Apr 20, 2021 reel/frame not recorded | Citibank, N.a. | Gracenote, Inc. | Partial Release of Security Interest |
| Apr 30, 2021 Reel 56103, frame 786 | Gracenote, Inc. | Roku, Inc. | Assignment of Assignor's Interest |
| Jun 29, 2021 Reel 56982, frame 194 | Roku, Inc. | Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc. | Patent Security Agreement Supplement |
| Oct 13, 2022 Reel 61748, frame 1 | Citibank, N.a. | Gracenote, Inc.; Gracenote Digital Ventures, LLC | Release (REEL 042262 / Frame 0601) |
| Oct 13, 2022 reel/frame not recorded | Citibank, N.a. | Gracenote, Inc. | Release (REEL 042262 / Frame 0601) |
| Oct 13, 2022 reel/frame not recorded | Citibank, N.a. | Gracenote Digital Ventures, LLC | Release (REEL 042262 / Frame 0601) |
| Feb 22, 2023 Reel 62826, frame 664 | Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc. | Roku, Inc.; Roku DX Holdings, Inc. | Termination and Release of Intellectual Property Security Agreement (Reel/Frame 056982/0194) |
| Feb 22, 2023 reel/frame not recorded | Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc. | Roku, Inc. | Termination and Release of Intellectual Property Security Agreement (Reel/Frame 056982/0194) |
| Feb 22, 2023 reel/frame not recorded | Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc. | Roku DX Holdings, Inc. | Termination and Release of Intellectual Property Security Agreement (Reel/Frame 056982/0194) |
| May 11, 2023 Reel 63603, frame 1 | Citibank, N.a. | A. C. Nielsen Company, LLC; Exelate, Inc.; Gracenote, Inc.; Gracenote Media Services, LLC; The Nielsen Company (US), LLC; Netratings, LLC | Release (REEL 053473 / Frame 0001) |
| May 11, 2023 Reel 63605, frame 1 | Citibank, N.a. | A. C. Nielsen Company, LLC; Exelate, Inc.; Gracenote, Inc.; Gracenote Media Services, LLC; The Nielsen Company (US), LLC; Netratings, LLC | Release (REEL 054066 / Frame 0064) |
| May 11, 2023 reel/frame not recorded | Citibank, N.a. | A. C. Nielsen Company, LLC | Release (REEL 053473 / Frame 0001) |
| May 11, 2023 reel/frame not recorded | Citibank, N.a. | Exelate, Inc. | Release (REEL 053473 / Frame 0001) |
| May 11, 2023 reel/frame not recorded | Citibank, N.a. | Gracenote, Inc. | Release (REEL 053473 / Frame 0001) |
| May 11, 2023 reel/frame not recorded | Citibank, N.a. | Gracenote Media Services, LLC | Release (REEL 053473 / Frame 0001) |
| May 11, 2023 reel/frame not recorded | Citibank, N.a. | The Nielsen Company (US), LLC | Release (REEL 053473 / Frame 0001) |
| May 11, 2023 reel/frame not recorded | Citibank, N.a. | Netratings, LLC | Release (REEL 053473 / Frame 0001) |
| May 11, 2023 reel/frame not recorded | Citibank, N.a. | A. C. Nielsen Company, LLC | Release (REEL 054066 / Frame 0064) |
| May 11, 2023 reel/frame not recorded | Citibank, N.a. | Exelate, Inc. | Release (REEL 054066 / Frame 0064) |
| May 11, 2023 reel/frame not recorded | Citibank, N.a. | Gracenote, Inc. | Release (REEL 054066 / Frame 0064) |
| May 11, 2023 reel/frame not recorded | Citibank, N.a. | Gracenote Media Services, LLC | Release (REEL 054066 / Frame 0064) |
| May 11, 2023 reel/frame not recorded | Citibank, N.a. | The Nielsen Company (US), LLC | Release (REEL 054066 / Frame 0064) |
| May 11, 2023 reel/frame not recorded | Citibank, N.a. | Netratings, LLC | Release (REEL 054066 / Frame 0064) |
| Sep 18, 2024 Reel 68982, frame 377 | Roku, Inc. | Citibank, N.a. | Security Interest |
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May 2030
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Citations
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