Selected Virtual Currency Patents

Virtual Currency Patents April 2015

US Pat. No. 9,017,169

PAT. NO. Title

Assignee

9,017,169 Franchise mechanic for interactive social games Zynga, Inc.
9,011,242 System and method for determining and acting on a user’S value across different platforms Kabam, Inc.
9,007,189 Providing leaderboard based upon in-game events Kabam, Inc.
9,005,032 System and method for allowing affiliations to utilize in-game items to assist other players Kabam, Inc.
9,001,979 Apparatus and method for anonymously presenting targeted advertisements and desirable media content in association with a virtual currency none

Selected Virtual Currency Patent Applications

PUB. APP. NO. Title
20150120569 VIRTUAL CURRENCY ADDRESS SECURITY
20150120567 SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING THIRD PARTY ACCESS TO A RESTRICTED ITEM
20150120523 Method and Payment Unit For Controlling an Amount Available For Payment in a Vehicle
20150120428 MOBILE-ENABLED COMMERCE SERVICE AGGREGATION
20150112865 QUICK RESPONSE (QR) SECURE SHAKE
20150099565 METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ENHANCED PLAY IN LOTTERY AND GAMING ENVIRONMENTS
20150094139 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SOCIAL GAMING

Virtual Currency Patents April 2015 — Definitions

As we use it here, “virtual currencies” include digital currencies, cryptocurrencies and other innovative electronic currencies. Virtual currencies may include Bitcoin, Darkcoin, Dogecoin, Litecoin, Mastercoin, Namecoin, NXT, Peercoin, Ripple, etc.

We try to limit the Virtual Currency Patent Index to patents and patent applications that are substantially related to virtual currencies. Patent records that make only a passing reference to a virtual currency are generally not included. Please let us know if we have missed any important patents.

The Virtual Currency Patent Index tracks patent applications and patents that have been published or granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Although most applications are published, a small percentage (about 7% nation wide) are not published for various reasons. Patent applications are generally published 18 months after the first priority date of the application. Published applications have not necessarily been examined and some applications will be abandoned after publication. Once an application is examined and approved and all fees and formalities have been satisfied, the Patent Office grants a patent.

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