Hyundai KEFICO has a total of 2868 patents globally, out of which 2205 have been granted. Of these 2868 patents, more than 76% patents are active. Korea (South) is where Hyundai KEFICO has filed the maximum number of patents, followed by United States of America and Germany. Parallelly, Korea (South) seems to be the main focused R&D centre and also is the origin country of Hyundai KEFICO.
Hyundai KEFICO was founded in the year 1987. The Company manufactures motor vehicle parts and accessories. The Company offers engine and powertrain control units such as throttle, crankshaft position, air flow, acceleration and fuel tank pressure sensors, injectors, electronic throttle controls, and air fuel module systems.
Do read about some of the most popular patents of Hyundai KEFICO which have been covered by us in this article and also you can find Hyundai KEFICO patents information, the worldwide patent filing activity and its patent filing trend over the years, and many other stats over Hyundai KEFICO patent portfolio.
How many patents does Hyundai KEFICO have?
Hyundai KEFICO has a total of 2868 patents globally. These patents belong to 2338 unique patent families. Out of 2868 patents, 2206 patents are active.
How Many Patents did Hyundai KEFICO 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 | Hyundai KEFICO Applications Filed | Hyundai KEFICO Patents Granted |
| 2023 | – | 131 |
| 2022 | 77 | 164 |
| 2021 | 312 | 235 |
| 2020 | 210 | 179 |
| 2019 | 220 | 192 |
| 2018 | 221 | 228 |
| 2017 | 187 | 222 |
| 2016 | 269 | 221 |
| 2015 | 295 | 154 |
| 2014 | 277 | 164 |
| 2013 | 316 | 180 |
| 2012 | 100 | 63 |
How many Hyundai KEFICO patents are Alive/Dead?
How Many Patents did Hyundai KEFICO File in Different Countries?
Countries in which Hyundai KEFICO Filed Patents
| Country | Patents |
| Korea (South) | 2319 |
| United States Of America | 179 |
| Germany | 158 |
| China | 156 |
| France | 8 |
| Europe | 5 |
| Austria | 4 |
| Russia | 3 |
| India | 2 |
| Indonesia | 2 |
| Spain | 1 |
Where are Research Centres of Hyundai KEFICO Patents Located?
0 Best Hyundai KEFICO Patents
KR101388466B1 is the most popular patent in the Hyundai KEFICO portfolio. It has received 25 citations so far from companies like LG Chemical, Contemporary Amperex Technology and CATL New Energy Technology.
Below is the list of 10 most cited patents of Hyundai KEFICO:
| Publication Number | Citation Count |
| KR1020100123150A | 25 |
| KR101388466B1 | 19 |
| KR101367289B1 | 17 |
| KR1020160069534A | 15 |
| KR1020150048548A | 15 |
| KR101395850B1 | 14 |
| KR1020160042212A | 14 |
| KR101330410B1 | 13 |
| KR1020100060478A | 13 |
| KR101511858B1 | 12 |
What Percentage of Hyundai KEFICO US Patent Applications were Granted?
Hyundai KEFICO (Excluding its subsidiaries) has filed 171 patent applications at USPTO so far (Excluding Design and PCT applications). Out of these 139 have been granted leading to a grant rate of 99.29%.
Below are the key stats of Hyundai KEFICO patent prosecution at the USPTO.
Which Law Firms Filed Most US Patents for Hyundai KEFICO?
| Law Firm | Total Applications | Success Rate |
| Morgan Lewis & Bockius | 41 | 100.00% |
| Fox Rothschild | 36 | 100.00% |
| Greenberg Traurig | 35 | 100.00% |
| Mintz Levin Special Group | 34 | 100.00% |
| Lempia Summerfield Katz | 5 | 100.00% |
| Wells St John | 3 | 66.67% |
| Crowell Hyundai Kia | 2 | 100.00% |
| Sughrue Mion | 2 | 100.00% |
| Tarolli Sundheim Covell & Tummino | 2 | 100.00% |
| Venable | 2 | 100.00% |
What are Hyundai KEFICO key innovation segments?
What Technologies are Covered by Hyundai KEFICO?
The chart below distributes patents filed by Hyundai KEFICO