Ford has a total of 97665 patents globally, out of which 53739 have been granted. Of these 97665 patents, more than 55% patents are active. The United States of America is where Ford has filed the maximum number of patents, followed by Germany and China. Parallelly, United States of America seems to be the main focused R&D centre and also is the origin country of Ford.
Ford was founded in 1903. The Company makes cars, trucks, and SUVs with a focus on quality, safety, and sustainability. The company is also working on electric vehicles and new technologies to improve driving experiences and reduce environmental impact.
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Do read about some of the most popular patents of Ford which have been covered by us in this article and also you can find Ford’s patents information, the worldwide patent filing activity and its patent filing trend over the years, and many other stats over Ford’s patent portfolio.
Ford Innovation Prediction Roadmap: 2026–2030
The insights and projections presented in this article are based on predictive analysis, current patent analysis that have been done, and publicly available information as of 2026. While care has been taken to ensure accuracy, the forward-looking statements are speculative and should not be interpreted as definitive strategic actions by Ford or its affiliates. This content is intended for informational and research purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or investment advice.
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How many patents does Ford have?
Ford has a total of 97665 patents globally. These patents belong to 40021 unique patent families. Out of 97665 patents, 54347 patents are active.
How Many Patents did Ford 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` | Ford Applications Filed | Ford Patents Granted |
| 2026 | 5 | 734 |
| 2025 | 1604 | 2609 |
| 2024 | 3085 | 2237 |
| 2023 | 3815 | 2750 |
| 2022 | 4664 | 3698 |
| 2021 | 4445 | 4226 |
| 2020 | 5029 | 5005 |
| 2019 | 6296 | 6972 |
| 2018 | 10124 | 4807 |
| 2017 | 12007 | 3934 |
How many Ford patents are Alive/Dead?
Worldwide Patents
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How Many Patents did Ford File in Different Countries?
Countries in which Ford Filed Patents
| Country | Patents |
| United States of America | 29844 |
| Germany | 25862 |
| China | 24621 |
| Russia | 4214 |
| Mexico | 2905 |
| United Kingdom | 2721 |
| Europe (EPO) | 1670 |
| Taiwan | 986 |
| Turkey | 936 |
| Canada | 766 |
| Brazil | 741 |
| India | 625 |
| Japan | 385 |
| Austria | 224 |
| Australia | 154 |
| France | 90 |
| Korea (South) | 61 |
| South Africa | 49 |
| Spain | 25 |
| Thailand | 9 |
| Sweden | 8 |
| Hong Kong (S.A.R.) | 4 |
| Poland | 3 |
| Viet Nam | 3 |
| Argentina | 2 |
| Bulgaria | 1 |
| Israel | 1 |
| Hungary | 1 |
| Morocco | 1 |
Where are Research Centers of Ford Patents Located?
Research Centres in which Ford Patents Located
| Country | Patents |
| United States of America | 30538 |
| Germany | 5454 |
| China | 1483 |
| United Kingdom | 1202 |
| Europe (EPO) | 853 |
| India | 199 |
| Turkey | 67 |
| Canada | 47 |
| Australia | 35 |
| Brazil | 31 |
| Japan | 26 |
| Austria | 17 |
| France | 16 |
| Russia | 13 |
| Mexico | 11 |
| Thailand | 9 |
| Korea (South) | 7 |
| Sweden | 6 |
| Taiwan | 4 |
| Spain | 1 |
| Argentina | 1 |
10 Best Ford Patents
US20110225105A1 is the most popular patent in the Ford portfolio. It has received 872 citations so far from companies like Toyota, Ethicon, and Omron Corporation.
Below is the list of 10 most cited patents of Ford:
| Publication Number | Citation Count |
| US20110225105A1 | 872 |
| US11586862B2 | 614 |
| US8812171B2 | 572 |
| US8874301B1 | 539 |
| US20150066284A1 | 441 |
| US9079587B1 | 368 |
| US20150166069A1 | 351 |
| US20140163771A1 | 325 |
| US20120280528A1 | 316 |
| US20110040707A1 | 284 |
What Percentage of Ford US Patent Applications were Granted?
Ford (Excluding its subsidiaries) has filed 8188 patent applications at USPTO so far (Excluding Design and PCT applications). Out of these 7398 have been granted leading to a grant rate of 91.01%.
Below are the key stats of Ford patent prosecution at the USPTO.
Which Law Firms are managing US Patents for Ford?
| Law Firm | Total Applications | Success Rate |
| Ford (Inhouse IP Dept.) | 4926 | 80.32% |
| Visteon Global Technologies Inc | 1070 | 99.81% |
| Brooks Kushman Pc | 259 | 56.22% |
| Dickinson Wright Pllc | 137 | 87.89% |
| Patent Central Llc | 105 | 67.62% |
| Macmillan Sobanski & Todd Llc | 86 | 79.22% |
| Zeledyne Llc | 78 | 100.00% |
| Tung & Associates | 59 | 74.58% |
| Dykema Gossett Pllc | 47 | 62.03% |
| David B Kelley | 46 | 100.00% |
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What are Ford key innovation segments?
What Technologies are Covered by Ford?
The chart below distributes patents filed by Ford in different countries on the basis of the technology protected in patents. It also represents the markets where Ford thinks it’s important to protect particular technology inventions.
R&D Focus: How Ford search focus changed over the years?
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