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Santa Monica, CA, United States of America

Truecar, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 95

% Expired Patents = 11.6

Trademarks = 10

Forward Citations = 1,605

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42 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Michael D Swinson (78 out of 94 patents)

Scott Painter (38 out of 46 patents)

Thomas J Sullivan (22 out of 22 patents)

4. Thomas Taira (22 out of 22 patents)

5. Robert C Taylor (19 out of 24 patents)

6. Chris Taylor (18 out of 18 patents)

7. Xingchu Liu (15 out of 16 patents)

8. Meghashyam Grama Ramanuja (13 out of 13 patents)

9. Lin O'Driscoll (12 out of 20 patents)

10. Isaac Lemon Laughlin (12 out of 12 patents)

11. Mikhail Semeniuk (11 out of 11 patents)

12. Ludovica Rizzo (9 out of 9 patents)

13. Daniel Salazar (9 out of 9 patents)

14. Jason McBride (9 out of 10 patents)

15. Philip Georges Inghelbrecht (9 out of 18 patents)

Core Competencies:

Geo-Specific Pricing

Spatial Metrics

Machine Learning

Dealer Network Optimization

Vehicle Pricing Data

User Activity Correlation

Price Distribution

Actionable Data

95 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12749087 - System, method and computer program product for geo-specific vehicle pricing (2026-09-29),

2. 12682365 - System and method for correlating and enhancing data obtained from distributed sources in a network of distributed computer systems (2026-07-14),

3. 12536558 - System and method for determination and use of spatial and geography based metrics in a network of distributed computer systems (2026-01-27),

4. 12423725 - System, method and computer program product for geo-specific vehicle pricing (2025-09-23),

5. 12288230 - System and method for analysis and presentation of used vehicle pricing data (2025-04-29),

6. 12277568 - Systems and methods for determining lifetime value of website visitor through machine learning (2025-04-14),

7. 12271932 - System, method and computer program product for tracking and correlating online user activities with sales of physical goods (2025-04-08),

8. 12265977 - System, method and computer program product for predicting a next hop in a search path (2025-04-01),

9. 12198164 - Systems and methods for transformation of raw data to actionable data (2025-01-14),

10. 12131345 - System and method for dealer evaluation and dealer network optimization using spatial and geographic analysis in a network of distributed computer systems (2024-10-29),

11. 12079830 - System and method for determination and use of spatial and geography based metrics in a network of distributed computer systems (2024-09-03),

12. 12008593 - System, method and computer program for varying affiliate position displayed by intermediary (2024-06-11),

13. 11966933 - System and method for correlating and enhancing data obtained from distributed sources in a network of distributed computer systems (2024-04-23),

14. 11922439 - System, method and computer program product for predicting a next hop in a search path (2024-03-05),

15. 11869059 - System and method for aggregation, analysis, presentation and monetization of pricing data for vehicles and other commodities (2024-01-09),

Company Overview

Truecar, Inc., headquartered in Santa Monica, CA, specializes in vehicle pricing analysis, leveraging advanced technologies to optimize the automotive buying experience. The company focuses on geo-specific pricing strategies and spatial metrics to provide actionable insights for consumers and dealers alike. By utilizing machine learning and analyzing user activity correlations, Truecar enhances its dealer network optimization and price distribution methodologies, ensuring that users receive accurate and relevant vehicle pricing data tailored to their local markets.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

95 Patents

#6 in Santa Monica, CA

#914 in California

#3,937 in US

#8,099 in the World

Santa Monica, CA, United States of America

Truecar, Inc.

Forward Citations = 1,605

42 inventors:

Michael D Swinson (78 out of 94 patents)

Scott Painter (38 out of 46 patents)

Thomas J Sullivan (22 out of 22 patents)

4. Thomas Taira (22 out of 22 patents)

5. Robert C Taylor (19 out of 24 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Truecar, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/truecar

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]

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