With the acquisition of 81 patent families from Delphi Technologies, General Motors has acquired more than 200 patent families from other companies.
The company has strategically acquired patents for different technical areas in which Automotive powertrain technology-related patents are on the top followed by advanced lighting systems and vehicle steering technology.
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How many patents does acquired by General Motors?
| Company | Acquired Families |
| Delphi Technologies Inc | 81 |
| Guide Corporation | 30 |
| Isuzu Motor Limited | 9 |
| Nexteer (Beijing) Technology Co Ltd | 5 |
| Adam Opel Ag | 5 |
| Peugeot Citroen Automobiles | 4 |
| Toshiba | 4 |
| Saturn Corporation | 3 |
| Steering Solutions Ip Holding Corp | 3 |
| Solidenergy Systems | 3 |
| The Boeing Company | 3 |
| Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation | 3 |
| Ford | 3 |
| Oewaves Inc | 3 |
| Microsoft | 2 |
| Daewoo Motor Co Ltd | 2 |
| Samsung | 2 |
| Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd | 2 |
| Sumitomo Chemical Company Limited | 1 |
| Certainteed Corporation | 1 |
| Ut Battelle Llc | 1 |
| Ericsson | 1 |
| Siemens Automotive Corporation | 1 |
| Faurecia Interior Systems Inc | 1 |
| The Prudential Insurance Company Of America | 1 |
| Beijing Baidu Netcom Science Technology Co Ltd | 1 |
| Durr Systems Inc | 1 |
| General Electric Company | 1 |
| Seiko Epson Corporation | 1 |
| Allison Transmission Inc | 1 |
| Dai Nippon Printing Co | 1 |
| Hilti Aktiengesellschaft | 1 |
| Afton Chemical Corporation | 1 |
| Human Genome Sciences Inc | 1 |
| Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha | 1 |
| IBM | 1 |
| Westport Power Inc | 1 |
| Inventec Corporation | 1 |
| Cardiac Pacemakers Inc | 1 |
| Amcor Flexibles Kreuzlingen Ltd | 1 |
| Bayer Healthcare Llc | 1 |
| Juniper Networks Inc | 1 |
| Senqcia Corporation | 1 |
| Boe Technology Group | 1 |
| Siemens Vdo Automotive Corporation | 1 |
| Magna International Inc | 1 |
| Deere & Company | 1 |
| Bard Manufacturing Company | 1 |
| Superconductor Technologies Inc | 1 |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma Gmbh & Co Kg | 1 |
| The Florida State University Research Foundation Inc | 1 |
| Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd | 1 |
| Dialogic Corporation | 1 |
| Netshape International Llc | 1 |
| Trw Automotive US Llc | 1 |
| Autoliv Asp Inc | 1 |
| Vadient Optics Llc | 1 |
| Nhk Spring Co Ltd | 1 |
| Wilbert Inc | 1 |
| Borgwarner Inc | 1 |
| Palantir Technologies Inc | 1 |
| LG Electronics | 1 |
Technology Diversion
General Motors has strategically acquired patents from several leading automotive and technology companies. Notably, a significant portion of these acquisitions came from Delphi Technologies Inc and Guide Corporation, highlighting GM’s focus on enhancing its capabilities in automotive technologies, particularly in vehicle systems and advanced automotive components.
Major Acquisitions
- Delphi Technologies Inc (81 Acquired Families): This significant acquisition indicates GM’s strong emphasis on integrating advanced automotive systems, electronics, and powertrain technologies from Delphi.
- Guide Corporation (30 Acquired Families): Another major acquisition, focusing on advanced lighting systems and related automotive technologies.
- Isuzu Motor Limited (9 Acquired Families): Reflects a focus on enhancing GM’s truck and commercial vehicle technologies.
Other Notable Acquisitions
- Nexteer (Beijing) Technology Co Ltd (5 Acquired Families): Enhances GM’s capabilities in steering technologies.
- Adam Opel Ag (5 Acquired Families): Focuses on vehicle design and engineering innovations.
- Peugeot Citroen Automobiles (4 Acquired Families) and Toshiba (4 Acquired Families): Contributions to vehicle electronics and systems.
Yearly Acquisition Trends
- 2023: Continued acquisitions, reflecting GM’s ongoing strategy to integrate advanced automotive technologies.
- 2022: Focus on payload adapters and control systems.
- 2021: Patents on secondary payload bridges and advanced automotive components.
- 2020: Acquisitions related to vehicle body structures and engagement systems.
- 2019: Diverse patents on vehicle body structures and support mechanisms.
Technological Focus
- Vehicle Systems and Components: Advanced systems for vehicle engagement, payload structures, and vehicle electronics.
- Steering and Control Technologies: Enhancements from acquisitions like Nexteer Technology.
- Advanced Manufacturing: Innovative processes for vehicle body structures and support components.
- Electromechanical Systems: Patents related to control mechanisms and vehicle support structures.
Strategic Implications General Motors’ focused patent acquisitions from companies like Delphi Technologies, Guide Corporation, and Isuzu Motor Limited significantly enhance its technological foundation. These acquisitions support GM’s commitment to maintaining its competitive edge in the automotive industry, preparing it for future innovations in vehicle systems, advanced components, and manufacturing processes. This strategic approach ensures that GM continues to lead in automotive technology development and integration.
List of General Motors Acquired Patents (2019 onwards)
| Publication Number | Title | Patent Acquired From |
| US20190381008A1 | Treatment Of Age Related Macular Degeneration With A Small Active Choroidal Neovascularization Lesion | Bayer Healthcare Llc |
| US20230140997A1 | Method And Apparatus For Selecting Sample Corpus Used To Optimize Translation Model | Beijing Baidu Netcom Science Technology Co Ltd |
| US11371423B2 | Wastegate Assembly | Borgwarner Inc |
| US10784813B2 | Photovoltaic Module | Certainteed Corporation |
| US10675747B2 | Control Method For A Hand-Held Power Tool | Hilti Aktiengesellschaft |
| US20180191783A1 | Selectively Applying Internet Protocol Security (Ipsec) Encryption Based On Application Layer Information | Juniper Networks Inc |
| US20200126011A1 | Computer-Implemented Methods And Systems For Analyzing Healthcare Data | Palantir Technologies Inc |
| US20230086178A1 | Camera Module And Electronic Device Including The Same | Samsung |
| US10615457B2 | Electrolyte System For High Voltage Lithium Ion Battery | Solidenergy Systems |
| US10347904B2 | Multi-Layer Polymer Coated Li Anode For High Density Li Metal Battery | Solidenergy Systems |
| US20230238895A1 | Dual Multi-Level Inverter Topology With Reduced Switch Count And Small Dc-Link Capacitor | The Florida State University Research Foundation Inc |
| US20220164761A1 | Distribution Base Mobility System, Distribution Managing Device, And Distribution Management Method | Toyota Jidosha Kk |
| US20230339198A1 | Nanocomposite Gradient-Index Variable-Focus Optic | Vadient Optics Llc |
| US9909513B2 | Fuel System Protection In A Multi-Fuel System Internal Combustion Engine | Westport Power Inc |
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