The Southern Company

United States of America


 
Total IP 91
Total IP incl. subs 228 (+ 137 for subs)
Total IP Rank # 14,485
IP Activity Score 1.4/5.0    5
IP Activity Rank # 195,117
IP AS incl. subs 2.2/5.0    43
Stock Symbol
ISIN US8425871071
Market Cap. 92,400M  (USD)
Industry Utilities - Regulated Electric
Sector Utilities
Dominant Nice Class Advertising and business services

Patents

Trademarks

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Last Patent 2019 - Systems and methods for ultravio...
First Patent 2005 - Post top receptacle adapter
Last Trademark 2024 - ENERGY FOR LIFE
First Trademark 1997 - SOUTHERN COMPANY

Subsidiaries

7 subsidiaries with IP (42 patents, 95 trademarks)

24 subsidiaries without IP

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Industry (Nice Classification)

Latest Inventions, Goods, Services

2025 G/S Mobile electric power generators; Electric generators and related equipment, namely, automatic st...
2024 G/S Generation of energy; generation of energy from renewable sources including solar, wind, water an...
2019 Invention Systems and methods for ultraviolet imaging of photovoltaic modules. Devices and methods relating...
Invention Systems and methods for inspecting solar modules using high-power light sources. Embodiments of t...
2018 Invention Systems and methods of diagnosing root causes of anomalous ami information. An example embodiment...
2017 G/S Invoicing services
Invention Systems and methods for determining a root cause of an issue in an electrical grid. An exemplary ...
2016 Invention Multi-stage circulating fluidized bed syngas cooling. A method and apparatus for cooling hot gas ...
G/S Design of solar photovoltaic systems; Technical planning of solar installation design; Monitoring...
G/S Brokerage of energy, namely, gas and electricity; Energy brokerage services; Financial valuation ...
G/S Marketing the goods and services of others in the field of solar and photovoltaic power generatio...
G/S Charging station services for electric vehicles; Installation of renewable energy equipment and s...
G/S Generation of electricity for utilities; Generation of energy from renewable sources including so...
G/S Wireless telecommunication services, namely, the transmission of voice, data and information via ...
G/S Transmission and distribution of energy; Solar power distribution services; Electric utility serv...
G/S Educational services, namely, conducting classes, courses, seminars, workshops and arranging and ...
G/S Natural gas supply services in the nature of distribution; Public utility services in the nature ...
G/S Production of energy via combustion of natural gas, propane, and fuel oil; generation of energy
G/S Pipeline design; natural gas services, namely, metering and meter data management and analysis; C...
2015 Invention Systems and methods for identifying unmanned aerial vehicles. An exemplary embodiment of the pre...
Invention Simultaneous multi-point testing systems and methods. An exemplary embodiment of the present inve...
2014 G/S [ Blank USB cards; Pre-recorded USB flash drives featuring training and informational materials i...
Invention Systems and methods for commissioning lighting fixtures. An exemplary embodiment of the present i...
Invention Systems and methods for purifying process water. An exemplary embodiment of the present invention...
Invention Systems and methods for purifying process water. Disclosed are methods for purifying a process wa...
2013 Invention Second stage gasifier in staged gasification. A second stage gasification unit in a staged gasifi...
Invention Second stage gasifier in staged gasification and integrated process. A second stage gasification ...
Invention Systems and methods for sequestering co2. An exemplary embodiment of the present invention provid...
Invention Systems and methods for improving a torque transfer system. An exemplary embodiment of the prese...
G/S Providing information in the field of public safety related to health, energy, heat and heat-rela...
Invention Gasification of high ash, high ash fusion temperature bituminous coals. ABSTRACT This invention r...
Invention Gasification of high ash, high ash fusion temperature bituminous coals. This invention relates to...
2012 Invention Apparatus and methods for regeneration of precipitating solvent. A regenerator that can handle ri...
Invention Apparatus and methods for regeneration of precipitating solvent. 2 gas stream exits the disclosed...
Invention Induced-draft injection systems and methods. An exemplary embodiment of the present invention pro...
Invention Oxycombustion in transport oxy-combustor. A pressurized transport oxy-combustor with different co...
Invention Oxycombustion in transport oxy-combustor. 2 is recycled for aeration and to convey solids fuel to...
Invention Dispersed bubble reactor for enhanced gas-liquid-solids contact and mass transfer. 2 in liquid so...
Invention Dispersed bubble reactor for enhanced gas-liquid-solids contact and mass transfer. An apparatus t...
2011 G/S Educational services, namely, conducting classes, courses, seminars and workshops in the field of...
Invention Systems and methods for optimizing a pac ratio. An exemplary embodiment of the present invention ...
Invention Arm attachment bushing assembly and method of using same. A bushing assembly including a first bu...
Invention Ash and solids cooling in high temperature and high pressure environment. Disclosed are cooling a...
Invention Capacitor monitoring systems and methods of metering and monitoring capacitor bank. The present i...
G/S promoting public awareness in the field of energy efficiency, renewable energy and fuel diversity...
Invention Outrigger protection systems and methods. An exemplary embodiment of the present invention provid...
Invention Fallen conductor warning system. A system for notifying and/or warning of fallen or downed insula...
2010 Invention Systems and methods for particulate filtration. Devices, systems, and methods improve particulate...
Invention Carbon dioxide absorber and regeneration assemblies useful for power plant flue gas. 2 in the abs...
Invention Carbon dioxide absorber and regeneration assemblies useful for power plant flue gas. Disclosed ar...
Invention Non-boring support system for transmission line structures. A support system for transmission lin...
Invention Energy decision management system. An energy decision management system manages, controls, or man...
2009 Invention Fall arrest system. A fall arrest system adapted to prevent falls while climbing structures. A fa...
Invention Engaging bracket with tail
Invention Fall arrest system. A fall arrest system adapted to prevent falls while climbing structures. A f...
Invention Support system and apparatus for suspension of electrical power conductors. A device adapted to s...
Invention Continuous coarse ash depressurization system. A system for depressurizing and cooling a high pre...
Invention Continuous fine ash depressurization system. A system for depressurizing and cooling a high press...
2005 G/S Educational services, namely, conducting on-line exhibitions and displays and interactive exhibit...
G/S Providing information on customers' energy usage, accounts and analysis of same by means of a glo...
G/S Conducting employee incentive award programs to promote on the job safety; promoting public aware...
2004 G/S Public utility services
2002 G/S Business consulting services in the areas of system planning; utility company operations; privati...
G/S Transmission and distribution of energy to wholesale and retail customers. Buying energy for others.
2000 G/S Transmission of energy
G/S generation of energy
G/S ELECTRICAL GENERATORS
1999 G/S GENERATION OF ELECTRICITY TO WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CUSTOMERS
G/S Utility services, namely, transmission of electricity; distribution for electricity to others; su...
G/S Educational services, namely, conducting classes, courses. seminars, workshops and arranging and ...
1997 G/S telecommunication services, namely, telephone communications and information services
G/S promoting public awareness of the need for conservation and land management
G/S business consulting services in the areas of - system planning; power engineering; nuclear engine...
G/S generation, transmission and distribution of energy to retail and wholesale customers
G/S wireless telecommunication services, namely, the transmission of voice, data and information via ...
G/S construction and maintenance for others of cogeneration and independent electric power production...
G/S brokerage of energy