Mercedes-Benz has a total of 39255 patents globally, out of which 8003 have been granted. Of these 39255 patents, more than 32% patents are active. Germany is where Mercedes-Benz has filed the maximum number of patents, followed by the United States and China. Parallelly, Germany seems to be the main focused R&D center and is also the origin country of Mercedes-Benz.
Mercedes-Benz was founded in 1926 by Karl Benz. Mercedes-Benz manufactures and distributes automobile. The Company offers passenger cars, buses, vans, coaches, trucks, and sports utility vehicles, as well as related spare parts and accessories. Mercedes-Benz serves customers worldwide.
Do read about some of the most popular patents of Mercedes-Benz which have been covered by us in this article and also you can find Mercedes-Benz patents information, the worldwide patent filing activity and its patent filing trend over the years, and many other stats over Mercedes-Benz’s patent portfolio.
How many patents does Mercedes-Benz have?
Mercedes-Benz has a total of 39255 patents globally. These patents belong to 29562 unique patent families. Out of 39255 patents, 12745 patents are active.
How Many Patents did Mercedes-Benz 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 | Mercedes-Benz Applications Filed | Mercedes-Benz Patents Granted |
| 2025 | 199 | 714 |
| 2024 | 1371 | 1374 |
| 2023 | 3378 | 999 |
| 2022 | 2531 | 438 |
| 2021 | 2667 | 558 |
| 2020 | 2776 | 462 |
| 2019 | 2803 | 501 |
| 2018 | 2466 | 411 |
| 2017 | 2310 | 278 |
| 2016 | 2658 | 293 |
How many Mercedes-Benz patents are Alive/Dead?
How Many Patents did Mercedes-Benz File in Different Countries?
Countries in which Mercedes-Benz Filed Patents
| Country | Patent |
| Germany | 23978 |
| United States of America | 2370 |
| China | 1992 |
| Europe (EPO) | 1631 |
| Japan | 1625 |
| India | 1623 |
| United Kingdom | 1209 |
| Korea (South) | 394 |
| Taiwan | 188 |
| Australia | 160 |
| Canada | 59 |
| Austria | 53 |
| Russia | 41 |
| Turkey | 37 |
| Brazil | 27 |
| Spain | 26 |
| Norway | 21 |
| Italy | 15 |
| Poland | 13 |
| France | 12 |
| Belgium | 8 |
| South Africa | 8 |
| Hungary | 5 |
| Netherlands | 5 |
| Mexico | 3 |
| Denmark | 2 |
| Portugal | 1 |
| Thailand | 1 |
| Serbia | 1 |
| Malaysia | 1 |
Where are Research Centers of Mercedes-Benz Patents Located?
What Technologies are Covered by Mercedes-Benz Patents?
Mercedes-Benz Automotive Patents (7387 patent families)
The patents in this group are related to the accessories and parts of a vehicle like seats, wheels, roof, doors etc. The parts are engineered to integrate seamlessly with the vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz Vehicle Technology Patents (5745 patent families)
This cluster deals with the features which are added to the automobile to enhance driving abilities and allow safe driving over a lifetime. Whereas the Driver assistance system of Mercedes Benz are related to arrangement of control knobs on dashboard, method for vehicle confluence and many more.
The control of distance between vehicles or proximity detection system is also the perk of Mercedes Benz vehicle technology
Mercedes-Benz Electric Vehicle patents (3545 patent families)
As the world is rushing towards the emissions-free future, so is the Mercedes-Benz. There are battery electric vehicles (EVs, or BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) which is powered by both an electric motor and an internal-combustion engine are being manufactured by Mercedes Benz. Both models uses the same type of rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which is popular because of its high energy density compared to weight. Less weight means greater potential range, so the lighter the battery is, the better.
Company intend to significantly shorten charging times, accelerate the series maturity of future battery technologies, and further reduce the use of critical materials.
Mercedes-Benz Powertrain Patents (3434 patent families)
Mercedes-Benz Engine & Components Patents (3209 patent families)
Company has produced a wide range of engines i.e. Combustion Engine, Ignition Engine (i.e. spark and Compression). Mainly, the Combustion engines in Merced dealt Benz deals with the arrangement of injectors with respect to engines, exhaust after treatment components in the vehicle.
The chart below distributes patents filed by Mercedes-Benz in different countries on the basis of the technology protected in patents. It also represents the markets where Mercedes-Benz thinks it’s important to protect particular technology inventions.
R&D Focus: How Mercedes-Benz Research Focus Changed Over the Years?
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10 Best Mercedes-Benz Patents
US20120277947A1 is the most popular patent in the Mercedes-Benz portfolio. It has received 130 citations so far from companies like IBM, Google, and Volvo.
Below is the list of 10 most cited patents of Mercedes-Benz:
| Publication Number | Citation Count |
| US20120277947A1 | 130 |
| US20120158229A1 | 120 |
| US20110251014A1 | 109 |
| US20110001825A1 | 109 |
| DE102013015348A1 | 108 |
| DE102012008858A1 | 100 |
| DE102013015349A1 | 99 |
| US20120109468A1 | 85 |
| USD640613S1 | 80 |
| US20150203111A1 | 78 |
