Stellantis Takes Top Spot in French Patent Filings 08.06.2021: •National Institute of Intellectual Property (INPI) published its ranking for the year 2020. •Company submitted 1,239 patent publications in 2020. •This is the second year in the top spot.

•National Institute of Intellectual Property (INPI) published its ranking for the year 2020.

•Company submitted 1,239 patent publications in 2020.

•This is the second year in the top spot.

Stellantis  confirmed  its  place  as  the  top French patent applicant with 1,239 patents published in France in 2020, according to the ranking list announced by National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI).


Our   technological   research   aims   to   provide   our   customers   with   safe,   affordable and sustainable mobility solutions. Our patented inventions are a key factor in ensuring this success and provide us with a strategic competitive advantage.  


The  protection  of  our  technologies  gives  value  creation  and  a  significant part of the Group's intangible capital.For  over  200  years,  innovation  and  its  protection  have  been  part  of  the  Group’s  DNA.  All  our  Research  and  Development  teams -  from  Style  to  Production - are mobilized through a specific and effective process to identify and  protect  their  creations.  


This  dynamic  process  continues  throughout  Stellantis Engineering worldwide.Our technological axes, protected by these intellectual  property  rights,  have  as a priority the major challenges of tomorrow's mobility:- They include the development of new powertrains that meet our customers' expectations  for  energy  transition  and  sustainable  and  responsible  mobility  (full  electric,  hybridization,  hydrogen):  engines,  transmissions,  batteries,  fuel  cells and their control strategies.


- The accompanying of social developments also leads to the development of digital,  connectivity,  and  new  uses  (shared  vehicles,  services):  infotainment,  connectivity/applications   Car-to-X,   remote   diagnosis,   on-board   software   update, advanced "E-call" features, human-machine interfaces/digital cockpit.


-  The  deployment  of  ever  more  advanced  driving  assistances  to  make  our  vehicles ever safer is at the heart of our actions.


- Finally, the health crisis has led to the emergence of online vehicles sales and new mobility offers.


Nicolas   MOREL,   Stellantis   Executive   Vice   President,   Enlarged   Europe   Engineering, reiterated: "This remarkable achievement confirms the technical excellence of Stellantis women and men, who are committed to meeting the challenges  of  mobility  for  all,  connected,  safe  and  decarbonized,  which  help  position Stellantis as a key player in innovation in its industry".





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