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Warren, NJ, United States of America

Virgin Mobile USA, L.p.

USPTO Granted Patents = 18

% Expired Patents = 33.3

Trademarks = 1

Forward Citations = 185

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28 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Matias G Duarte (8 out of 34 patents)

John Karsner (5 out of 5 patents)

Michael Parks (4 out of 4 patents)

4. John Bednarz (4 out of 4 patents)

5. John Bamforth (4 out of 4 patents)

6. James Gamm (4 out of 4 patents)

7. Seung June Oh (3 out of 3 patents)

8. Sang Kyun Kim (3 out of 3 patents)

9. Gregory Paul Hayes (2 out of 2 patents)

10. Eugene Koh (2 out of 2 patents)

11. Jung-Hyun Park (2 out of 23 patents)

12. Jung Yong Lee (2 out of 2 patents)

13. Minah Oh (1 out of 9 patents)

14. Peter J Ford (1 out of 1 patent)

15. Jason Alexander (1 out of 1 patent)

18 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 8797267 - Virtual hard keys on a wireless device (2014-08-05),

2. 8265324 - Stereo headset with integrated earpiece mount (2012-09-11),

3. 8265243 - Unrestricted calling circle for telephone service (2012-09-11),

4. 8060836 - Navigating displayed content on a mobile device (2011-11-15),

5. 8059097 - Shared symbol and emoticon key and methods (2011-11-15),

6. 7970419 - Systems, devices and methods for location determination (2011-06-28),

7. 7962152 - Location determination for wireless mobile devices (2011-06-14),

8. 7881976 - Apparatus, methods and systems for discounted referral and recommendation of electronic content (2011-02-01),

9. 7778663 - Hinge module for three-step open type portable terminal and portable terminal having the same (2010-08-17),

10. D618193 - Handheld communication device (2010-06-22),

11. 7742783 - Symmetric softkeys on a mobile electronic device (2010-06-22),

12. 7742774 - Location-based text messaging (2010-06-22),

13. 7702310 - Load balancing management of communications sessions in a communications management network (2010-04-20),

14. 7668531 - Provisioning communication services in a communications management network (2010-02-23),

15. D610107 - Handheld communication device (2010-02-16),

Company Overview

Virgin Mobile USA, L.P. is a telecommunications provider based in Warren, New Jersey. The company specializes in offering mobile phone services, including prepaid plans and wireless solutions tailored to meet diverse consumer needs. With a focus on innovative technology and customer-centric services, Virgin Mobile USA aims to enhance connectivity and provide flexible options for users. The organization operates within the competitive landscape of the U.S. mobile market, leveraging its brand heritage to appeal to a broad audience.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

18 Patents

#8 in Warren, NJ

#673 in New Jersey

#17,974 in US

#34,244 in the World

Warren, NJ, United States of America

Virgin Mobile USA, L.p.

Forward Citations = 185

28 inventors:

Matias G Duarte (8 out of 34 patents)

John Karsner (5 out of 5 patents)

Michael Parks (4 out of 4 patents)

4. John Bednarz (4 out of 4 patents)

5. John Bamforth (4 out of 4 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Virgin Mobile USA, L.p.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/virgin-mobile-usa

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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