DAF Trucks has a total of 1358 patents globally, out of which 1158 have been granted. Of these 1358 patents, more than 68% patents are active. Netherlands is where DAF Trucks has filed the maximum number of patents, followed by Europe (EPO) and Austria. Parallelly, Netherlands seems to be the main focused R&D centre and also is the origin country of DAF Trucks.
DAF Trucks founded in 1928, DAF Trucks is a leading global manufacturer of commercial vehicles and a subsidiary of PACCAR, delivering reliable, efficient, and sustainable transport solutions. With nearly a century of engineering expertise, the company develops advanced trucks, engines, and mobility services focused on innovation, low total cost of ownership, and transport efficiency. DAF serves customers worldwide through its strengths in automotive technology, manufacturing, connected vehicles, and engineering excellence.
Do read about some of the most popular patents of DAF Trucks which have been covered by us in this article and also you can find DAF Trucks patents information, the worldwide patent filing activity and its patent filing trend over the years, and many other stats over DAF Trucks patent portfolio.
How many patents does DAF Trucks have?
DAF Trucks has a total of 1358 patents globally. These patents belong to 598 unique patent families. Out of 1358 patents, 940 patents are active.
How Many Patents did DAF Trucks File Every Year?
Are you wondering why there is a drop in patent filing for the last two years? It is because a patent application can take up to 18 months to get published. Certainly, it doesn’t suggest a decrease in the patent filing.
| Year of Patents Filing or Grant | DAF Trucks Applications Filed | DAF Trucks Patents Granted |
| 2026 | 2 | 49 |
| 2025 | 32 | 109 |
| 2024 | 60 | 82 |
| 2023 | 80 | 100 |
| 2022 | 109 | 136 |
| 2021 | 318 | 228 |
| 2020 | 155 | 39 |
| 2019 | 79 | 30 |
| 2018 | 46 | 36 |
| 2017 | 45 | 51 |
How many DAF Trucks patents are Alive/Dead?
Worldwide Patents
How Many Patents did DAF Trucks File in Different Countries?
Countries in which DAF Trucks Filed Patents
| Country | Patents |
| Netherlands | 232 |
| Europe (EPO) | 177 |
| Austria | 149 |
| Taiwan | 120 |
| Brazil | 117 |
| Germany | 106 |
| United States of America | 60 |
| United Kingdom | 60 |
| Israel | 38 |
| Russia | 33 |
| Turkey | 23 |
| Italy | 22 |
| Sweden | 21 |
| Chile | 19 |
| Colombia | 19 |
| Ecuador | 19 |
| Spain | 9 |
| Poland | 8 |
| Norway | 7 |
| Mexico | 6 |
| Czech Republic | 4 |
| Slovakia | 3 |
| South Africa | 3 |
| China | 1 |
| Canada | 1 |
Where are Research Centres of DAF Trucks Patents Located?
10 Best DAF Trucks Patents
WO2017196165A1 is the most popular patent in the DAF Trucks portfolio. It has received 66 citations so far from companies like Peloton Technology Inc, Locomation Inc and Zf Friedrichshafen.
Below is the list of 10 most cited patents of DAF Trucks:
| Publication Number | Citation Count |
| WO2017196165A1 | 66 |
| WO2017091066A1 | 22 |
| WO2021075970A1 | 21 |
| WO2019088839A1 | 16 |
| WO2022108444A1 | 12 |
| WO2013151418A1 | 12 |
| US10274470B2 | 11 |
| WO2009108046A1 | 11 |
| US20070251232A1 | 11 |
| WO2021101374A1 | 9 |
What Percentage of DAF Trucks US Patent Applications were Granted?
DAF Trucks (Excluding its subsidiaries) has filed 45 patent applications at USPTO so far (Excluding Design and PCT applications). Out of these 35 have been granted leading to a grant rate of 89.74%.
Below are the key stats of DAF Trucks patent prosecution at the USPTO.
Which Law Firms are managing US Patents for DAF Trucks?
| Law Firm | Total Applications | Success Rate |
| Banner & Witcoff Ltd | 40 | 91.18% |
| Crowell | 2 | 100.00% |
| Cozen O Connor Boulder | 1 | 100.00% |
| Finch & Maloney Pllc | 1 | 100.00% |
| Westman Champlin & Koehler Pa | 1 | 0.00% |
What are DAF Trucks key innovation segments?
What Technologies are Covered by DAF Trucks?
The chart below distributes patents filed by DAF Trucks