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West Sussex, United Kingdom

Virgin Atlantic Airways Limited


USPTO Granted Patents = 14

% Expired Patents = 42.9



Trademarks = 5

Forward Citations = 372

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19 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal David Ferry (13 out of 13 patents)

silverMedal Luke Miles (10 out of 29 patents)

bronzeMedal Adam Bernard Wells (9 out of 9 patents)

4.  Andrew Leslie Lawler (7 out of 7 patents)

5.  David Edward Starkey (7 out of 7 patents)

6.  Simon Frederick Mills (7 out of 8 patents)

7.  Gary Doy (7 out of 7 patents)

8.  Nikki Lusardi (3 out of 3 patents)

9.  Simon Pengelly (3 out of 13 patents)

10.  Nathan David Sparshott (2 out of 2 patents)

11.  Edward Alexander Parkinson-Bates (2 out of 2 patents)

12.  Luke Neil Pearson (2 out of 35 patents)

13.  Tom Zachery Lloyd (2 out of 2 patents)

14.  Paul Lawrie Edwards (1 out of 1 patent)

15.  Gareth Godfrey Southall (1 out of 1 patent)


14 patents:

1. 9403597 - Seating system and a passenger accommodation unit for a vehicle (2016-08-02),
2. 8998138 - Seating installation for a passenger vehicle (2015-04-07),
3. 8720821 - Seating system and passenger accommodation unit for a vehicle (2014-05-13),
4. 8313059 - Seating system and a passenger accommodation unit for a vehicle (2012-11-20),
5. D653884 - Aircraft seat (2012-02-14),
6. D653883 - Aircraft seating configuration (2012-02-14),
7. D653062 - Headrest (2012-01-31),
8. 7997654 - Seating system and a passenger accommodation unit for a vehicle (2011-08-16),
9. 7523888 - Seating system and a passenger accommodation unit for a vehicle (2009-04-28),
10. 7472957 - Seating system and a passenger accommodation unit for a vehicle (2009-01-06),
11. D583579 - Airplane seating unit (2008-12-30),
12. 7469861 - Seating system and a passenger accommodation unit for a vehicle (2008-12-30),
13. 7185849 - Passenger accommodation cabin for a vehicle (2007-03-06),
14. D470118 - Integrated telephone handset and game console (2003-02-12),
Company Overview
Virgin Atlantic Airways Limited is a prominent airline based in West Sussex, UK, specializing in transatlantic flights. The company is known for its innovative approach to air travel, focusing on enhancing passenger experience through modern aircraft and exceptional service. Virgin Atlantic operates a fleet equipped with advanced technology, emphasizing sustainability and efficiency in its operations. The airline connects major cities across North America and the Caribbean, contributing significantly to international travel and tourism.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

14 Patents

#5 in West Sussex

#1,268 in United Kingdom

#42,249 in the World

West Sussex, GB
West Sussex, United Kingdom

Virgin Atlantic Airways Limited

Forward Citations = 372

19 inventors:

goldMedal David Ferry (13 out of 13 patents)

silverMedal Luke Miles (10 out of 29 patents)

bronzeMedal Adam Bernard Wells (9 out of 9 patents)

4.  Andrew Leslie Lawler (7 out of 7 patents)

5.  David Edward Starkey (7 out of 7 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Virgin Atlantic Airways Limited. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/virgin-atlantic-airways

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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