Silvio Micali

This inventor holds 63 USPTO granted patents and 14 published patent applications, plus 2 CIPO patents and 7 EPO patents, primarily in Cryptographic Security (CPC class 380 ). Top assignees: Corestreet, Ltd., Assa Abloy Ab, Bankers Trust Corporation. Active years: 1989-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Silvio Micali. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/silvio-micali

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 63 (Patent Applications = 14)

% Patents Active = 74.6

CIPO Patents = 2 (Patent Applications = 10)

EPO Patents = 7 (Patent Applications = 11)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.4

ph-index = 38

Forward Citations = 5,123(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 4,584(Dec 10, 2025)

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Location History:

Cambridge, MA (US) (1989 - 1994)
Brookline, MA (US) (1994 - 2023)

Company Filing History:

Bankers Trust Corporation

patents

4. 2 out of 8,594

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Corestreet Security, Ltd.

patent

7. 33 out of 834,570

Other

patents

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1989-2025

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Areas of Expertise:

Cryptographic Keys

Blockchain Protocols

Counterfeit Prevention

Access Control

Certificate Revocation

Microtransaction Systems

Real Time Credentials

Data Currentness

Electronic Transactions

PKI Management

Anonymous Transactions

Split-Key Cryptosystem

63 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12506621 - Securing cryptographic keys (2025-12-23),

2. 11741332 - Securing cryptographic keys (2023-08-29),

3. 11405186 - Using virtual blockchain protocols to implement a fair electronic exchange (2022-08-02),

4. 11270184 - Counterfeit prevention (2022-03-08),

5. 10803374 - Counterfeit prevention (2020-10-13),

6. 10607234 - Counterfeit prevention (2020-03-31),

7. 9654298 - Signature # efficient real time credentials for OCSP and distributed OCSP (2017-05-16),

8. 9461828 - Signature-efficient real time credentials for OCSP and distributed OCSP (2016-10-04),

9. 9449443 - Logging access attempts to an area (2016-09-20),

10. 9230375 - Physical access control (2016-01-05),

11. 9158288 - Logging access attempts to an area (2015-10-13),

12. 9143330 - Efficient and secure data currentness systems (2015-09-22),

13. 8983874 - Method and system for micropayment transactions (2015-03-17),

14. 8732457 - Scalable certificate validation and simplified PKI management (2014-05-20),

15. 8327149 - Efficient and secure data currentness systems (2012-12-04),

Title: A Look into the Innovations of Silvio Micali

Introduction: Silvio Micali, a prolific inventor based in Brookline, MA (US), has made significant contributions to the field of cryptography, holding an impressive 62 patents to his name.

Latest Patents: Among his latest inventions is a groundbreaking security device that secures cryptographic keys by altering microstructures, and a method for implementing fair electronic exchanges using virtual blockchain protocols.

Career Highlights: Silvio Micali has brought his expertise to companies like Corestreet, Ltd., where he played a vital role in shaping the landscape of cybersecurity and digital cryptography.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Micali has collaborated with esteemed professionals such as Phil Libin and David Engberg, further expanding the reach and impact of his innovative work.

Conclusion: Silvio Micali stands as a pioneering figure in the realm of cryptography, continuously pushing boundaries and redefining the way we approach security and electronic exchanges. His patents and inventions underscore his commitment to driving innovation and advancing the field.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.