MRF has a total of 118 patents globally, out of which 106 have been granted. Of these 118 patents, more than 87% patents are active. India is where MRF has filed the maximum number of patents. Parallelly, India seems to be the main focused R&D centre and also is the origin country of MRF.
MRF founded in 1946, MRF Limited is a leading tyre manufacturer offering products for passenger cars, two-wheelers, commercial, agricultural, and defence vehicles. The company focuses on research and development to deliver innovative tyre technologies that improve performance, safety, and fuel efficiency. With a strong presence in India, MRF exports its products to over 90 countries. It is recognized for its emphasis on product quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
Do read about some of the most popular patents of MRF which have been covered by us in this article and also you can find MRF patents information, the worldwide patent filing activity and its patent filing trend over the years, and many other stats over MRF patent portfolio.
How many patents does MRF have?
MRF has a total of 118 patents globally. These patents belong to 118 unique patent families. Out of 118 patents, 104 patents are active.
How Many Patents did MRF File Every Year?

| Year of Patents Filing or Grant | MRF Applications Filed | MRF Patents Granted |
| 2026 | 19 | 19 |
| 2025 | – | 3 |
| 2024 | 11 | 19 |
| 2023 | 11 | 18 |
| 2022 | 22 | 18 |
| 2021 | 10 | 2 |
| 2020 | 9 | 7 |
| 2019 | 9 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 | – |
How many MRF patents are Alive/Dead?
Worldwide Patents

How Many Patents did MRF File in Different Countries?

Countries in which MRF Filed Patents
| Country | Patents |
| India | 116 |
| Italy | 1 |
| United States of America | 1 |
Where are Research Centres of MRF Patents Located?

MRF Best Patent
US3493478A is the most popular patent in the MRF portfolio. It has received 9 citations so far.
| Publication Number | Citation Count |
| US3493478A | 9 |
What are MRF key innovation segments?
What Technologies are Covered by MRF?

The chart below distributes patents filed by MRF