Forward Citations = 2,908

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19 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Laurence M Goodman (2 out of 2 patents)

Stephen Langhans (2 out of 2 patents)

Sigman L Shapiro (2 out of 2 patents)

4. William Reid (1 out of 8 patents)

5. Tony D Lewis (1 out of 5 patents)

6. Craig Swackhammer (1 out of 8 patents)

7. Keiron G Lynch (1 out of 2 patents)

8. M Kathrina Novak (1 out of 2 patents)

9. L Ted Martinez (1 out of 2 patents)

10. John M Bryant (1 out of 2 patents)

11. Jack Levine (1 out of 3 patents)

12. William L Powar (1 out of 7 patents)

13. Ron Hodges (1 out of 3 patents)

14. James J Hilt (1 out of 3 patents)

15. Stephen W Pardue (1 out of 3 patents)

6 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7711639 - Pre-funding system and method (2010-05-04),

2. 6240187 - Key replacement in a public key cryptosystem (2001-05-29),

3. 5621201 - Automated purchasing control system (1997-04-15),

4. 5500513 - Automated purchasing control system (1996-03-19),

5. 5477038 - Method and apparatus for distributing currency (1995-12-19),

6. 5465206 - Electronic bill pay system (1995-11-07),

Company Overview

Visa International is a global payments technology company that enables consumers, businesses, financial institutions, and governments to use digital currency. Visa's secure, reliable, and innovative payment solutions help connect billions of people across the globe. With a focus on simplicity, convenience, and security, Visa continues to lead the way in shaping the future of commerce.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

6 Patents

#56 in Foster City, CA

#10,578 in California

#45,007 in US

Foster City, CA, United States of America

Visa International

Forward Citations = 2,908

19 inventors:

Laurence M Goodman (2 out of 2 patents)

Stephen Langhans (2 out of 2 patents)

Sigman L Shapiro (2 out of 2 patents)

4. William Reid (1 out of 8 patents)

5. Tony D Lewis (1 out of 5 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Visa International. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/visa-international

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]