Iveco has a total of 4489 patents globally, out of which 3939 have been granted. Of these 4489 patents, more than 72% patents are active. Europe (EPO) is where Iveco has filed the maximum number of patents, followed by Germany and Italy. Parallelly, Italy seems to be the main focused R&D centre and is also the origin country of Iveco.
Iveco is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of commercial vehicles, including trucks, buses, and specialty vehicles. Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Turin, Italy, it operates in over 160 countries. The company is known for its innovation in alternative fuel technologies and sustainable mobility. As part of the Iveco Group, it continues to drive advancements in efficient and eco-friendly transportation. (Source – TOI)
Do read about some of the most popular patents of Iveco which have been covered by us in this article and also you can find Iveco patents information, the worldwide patent filing activity and its patent filing trend over the years, and many other stats over Iveco patent portfolio.
How many patents does Iveco have?
Iveco has a total of 4489 patents globally. These patents belong to 1195 unique patent families. Out of 4489 patents, 3256 patents are active.
How Many Patents did Iveco 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 | Iveco Applications Filed | Iveco Patents Granted |
| 2025 | 3 | 114 |
| 2024 | 38 | 200 |
| 2023 | 155 | 148 |
| 2022 | 187 | 213 |
| 2021 | 159 | 289 |
| 2020 | 267 | 464 |
| 2019 | 517 | 378 |
| 2018 | 135 | 253 |
| 2017 | 296 | 274 |
| 2016 | 240 | 204 |
How many Iveco patents are Alive/Dead?
Worldwide Patents

How Many Patents did Iveco File in Different Countries?

Countries in which Iveco Filed Patents
| Country | Patents |
| Europe (EPO) | 940 |
| Germany | 620 |
| Italy | 585 |
| Austria | 448 |
| Spain | 401 |
| United Kingdom | 259 |
| China | 188 |
| Brazil | 151 |
| France | 131 |
| United States of America | 121 |
| Japan | 87 |
| Australia | 81 |
| Russia | 81 |
| Korea (South) | 60 |
| Argentina | 60 |
| India | 46 |
| Canada | 17 |
| South Africa | 11 |
| Turkey | 10 |
| Taiwan | 4 |
| Sweden | 3 |
| Norway | 3 |
| Czech Republic | 2 |
| Poland | 2 |
| Chile | 1 |
| Singapore | 1 |
| Switzerland | 1 |
| Slovenia | 1 |
| Croatia | 1 |
| Montenegro | 1 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 1 |
| Portugal | 1 |
| Malaysia | 1 |
| Mexico | 1 |
| Hong Kong (S.A.R.) | 1 |
Where are Research Centers of Iveco Patents Located?

10 Best Iveco Patents
US20050251304A1 is the most popular patent in the Iveco portfolio. It has received 100 citations so far from companies like Smartdrive Systems, Gm Global, Airpro Diagnostics.
Below is the list of 10 most cited patents of Iveco:
| Publication Number | Citation Count |
| US20050251304A1 | 100 |
| US7954320B2 | 61 |
| US20140334169A1 | 54 |
| USD678822S1 | 24 |
| WO2011117372A1 | 24 |
| USD871267S1 | 23 |
| EP1712756B1 | 23 |
| EP2617975A1 | 22 |
| WO2015151064A1 | 19 |
| EP2096276A1 | 19 |
What Percentage of Iveco US Patent Applications were Granted?
Iveco (Excluding its subsidiaries) has filed 59 patent applications at USPTO so far (Excluding Design and PCT applications). Out of these 54 have been granted leading to a grant rate of 93.1%.
Below are the key stats of Iveco patent prosecution at the USPTO.

Which Law Firms are managing US Patents for Iveco?
| Law Firm | Total Applications | Success Rate |
| Stetina Brunda Garred & Brucker | 13 | 84.62% |
| Leason Ellis Llp | 9 | 100.00% |
| N&G Patent Services | 7 | 100.00% |
| Dykema Gossett Pllc | 5 | 80.00% |
| Klintworth & Rozenblat Ip Llp | 3 | 100.00% |
| Michael A Jackson | 3 | 100.00% |
| Ladas & Parry | 2 | 100.00% |
| Hunton Andrews Kurth Llp | 2 | 100.00% |
| Rmck Law Group Plc | 2 | 100.00% |
| Attn Julian Cohen | 1 | 100.00% |
What are Iveco key innovation segments?
What Technologies are Covered by Iveco?

The chart below distributes patents filed by Iveco in different countries on the basis of the technology protected in patents. It also represents the markets where Iveco thinks it’s important to protect particular technological inventions.

R&D Focus: How has Iveco search focus changed over the years?

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