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Denver, CO, United States of America

The Western Union Company

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USPTO Granted Patents = 290

% Expired Patents = 31.4



Forward Citations = 3,660

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252 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Dean A Seifert (41 out of 57 patents)

silverMedal Kurt L Hansen (33 out of 43 patents)

bronzeMedal Michael J Michelsen (23 out of 23 patents)

4.  Scott R Paintin (18 out of 19 patents)

5.  Mark Thompson (17 out of 22 patents)

6.  Earney E Stoutenburg (17 out of 30 patents)

7.  Thomas B Sayor (16 out of 18 patents)

8.  Kenneth Algiene (15 out of 32 patents)

9.  Peter Michael Karas (15 out of 20 patents)

10.  Evans Mehew (14 out of 14 patents)

11.  Dianna Lyons (12 out of 12 patents)

12.  Robert Enzaldo (12 out of 12 patents)

13.  James Everett Cowell (12 out of 17 patents)

14.  Michele Demark (11 out of 12 patents)

15.  Diane Scott (11 out of 11 patents)


Core Competencies:
Money Transfer
Adaptive Security
User Interface
Fraud Detection
Funds Transfer
Mobile Wallet
Authentication
Payment Systems
Data Authorization
Identity Verification
Network Security
Transaction Analysis

290 patents:

1. 12689654 - Detection of malicious activity within a network (2026-07-21),
2. 12632872 - Methods and systems for real-time identification and mitigation of agent risks relating to AML (2026-05-19),
3. 12506797 - Integration framework and user interface for embedding transfer services into applications (2025-12-23),
4. 12483514 - Systems and methods for adaptive multi-system operations with smart routing protocols (2025-11-25),
5. 12271571 - Personalized graphical user interface displays (2025-04-08),
6. 12244661 - Systems and methods for adaptive security and cooperative multi-system operations with dynamic protocols (2025-03-04),
7. 12192174 - Iterative approaches to data authorization (2025-01-07),
8. 12160446 - Detection of a malicious entity within a network (2024-12-03),
9. 12081588 - Detection of malicious activity within a network (2024-09-03),
10. 12079786 - Systems and methods for transferring funds to a pre-paid account (2024-09-03),
11. 12047471 - Integration framework and user interface for embedding transfer services into applications (2024-07-23),
12. 11979333 - Systems and methods for adaptive multi-system operations with smart routing protocols (2024-05-07),
13. 11954666 - Methods and systems for identifying funds transfer opportunities in electronic media (2024-04-09),
14. 11941603 - Multipurpose smartphone device (2024-03-26),
15. 11929985 - Network-based authentication rule cleaning and optimization (2024-03-12),
Company Overview
The Western Union Company, headquartered in Denver, CO, specializes in money transfer systems, providing services that facilitate the transfer of funds across the globe. The company focuses on innovative technologies in areas such as adaptive security, fraud detection, and user interface design to enhance the customer experience. With a commitment to secure and efficient payment systems, Western Union also explores advancements in mobile wallet solutions and authentication methods, ensuring reliable financial transactions for individuals and businesses alike.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

290 Patents

#10 in Denver, CO

#33 in Colorado

#1,516 in US

#3,075 in the World

Denver, CO (US)
Denver, CO, United States of America

The Western Union Company

Forward Citations = 3,660

252 inventors:

goldMedal Dean A Seifert (41 out of 57 patents)

silverMedal Kurt L Hansen (33 out of 43 patents)

bronzeMedal Michael J Michelsen (23 out of 23 patents)

4.  Scott R Paintin (18 out of 19 patents)

5.  Mark Thompson (17 out of 22 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: The Western Union Company. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/western-union-company

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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