Socar has a total of 30 patents globally, out of which 14 have been granted. Of these 30 patents, more than 60% patents are active. Korea (South) is where Socar has filed the maximum number of patents, followed by the United States of America and Japan. Parallelly, Korea (South) seems to be the main focused R&D centre and also is the origin country of Socar.
Socar was founded in 2012. Socar is a business that deals with automobiles. The company offers driverless shuttles, car-sharing, and other similar services. As of January 2023, the market cap of Socar is $501 Million.
Do read about some of the most popular patents of Socar which have been covered by us in this article and also you can find Socar patents information, the worldwide patent filing activity and its patent filing trend over the years, and many other stats over Socar patent portfolio.
How many patents do the Founder of Socar have?
The Founder Jimahn Kim have 0 patents.
How many patents does Socar have?
Socar has a total of 30 patents globally. These patents belong to 19 unique patent families. Out of 30 patents, 18 patents are active.
How Many Patents did Socar 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 | Socar Applications Filed | Socar Patents Granted |
| 2022 | 1 | 3 |
| 2021 | 1 | 4 |
| 2020 | 2 | 2 |
| 2019 | 4 | 1 |
| 2018 | 6 | 3 |
| 2017 | 6 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 | – |
| 2015 | 5 | – |
| 2014 | 2 | – |
| 2013 | 1 | – |
How many Socar patents are Alive/Dead?
Worldwide Patents
How Many Patents did Socar File in Different Countries?
Countries in which Socar Filed Patents
| Country | Patent |
| Korea (South) | 18 |
| United States of America | 3 |
| Japan | 2 |
| Germany | 1 |
| Europe | 1 |
Where are Research Centers of Socar Patents Located?
What Percentage of Socar US Patent Applications were Granted?
Socar (Excluding its subsidiaries) has filed 3 patent applications at USPTO so far (Excluding Design and PCT applications). Out of these 3 have been granted leading to a grant rate of 100%.
Below are the key stats of Socar patent prosecution at the USPTO.
Which Law Firms Filed Most US Patents for Socar?
| Law Firm | Total Applications | Success Rate |
| John H Choi & Associates | 3 | 100% |
List of Socar patents
| Socar Patent | Title |
| US20200087951A1 | Bicycle Locking Device Having Abnormal Locking Prevention Function, And Method Therefor |
| US20160371608A1 | Parking Lot Reservation Method And System Therefor |
| US10549801B2 | Bicycle Locking Device And Locking Method |
| EP3431685B1 | Bicycle Locking Device |
| WO2020159153A3 | Method And Apparatus For Returning Shared Bicycle Having Locking Apparatus |
| WO2018221864A1 | Bicycle Locking Device Having Abnormal Locking Prevention Function, And Method Therefor |
| WO2018043940A1 | Bicycle Locking Device And Locking Method |
| WO2016085281A1 | Apparatus For Recognizing Three-Dimensional Pose And Location Of Moving Object |
| WO2015083953A1 | Parking Lot Reservation Method And System Therefor |
| KR1020220125191A | Method For Managing Mobility Data, Energy Storage Apparatus And Server Implementing The Same Method |
| KR1020200096028A | Method And Apparatus For Returning Shared Bicycle With Lock |
| KR1020200009301A | System And Method For Controlling Access Of A Vehicle |
| KR1020180130469A | Bicycle Locking Apparatus Provided With Function For Preventing Abnormal Locking And Method Thereof |
| KR1020180127284A | The Method And Apparatus About Bicycle Locking |
| KR1020180032272A | Parking Management Apparatus, Method And System |
| KR1020170073429A | Method For Parking Control By Sharing, Server And System Thereof |
| KR1020160065053A | Device For Detecting Three-Dimensional Pose And Position Of Moving Object |
| KR102459488B1 | System, Server Apparatus And Method For Reserving Parking Space According To Registration Of Schedule |
| KR102459489B1 | System, Mobile Communication Terminal And Method For Reserving Parking Space According To Registration Of Schedule |
| KR102375551B1 | Device For Sharing Mobility Management And System Using The Same |
| KR102264837B1 | Device For Sharing Mobility Management And System Using The Same |
| KR301096091S | Information Communication Terminal For Rental Item Management |
| KR301020705S | Smart Locks For Bicycles |
| KR300983421S | Smart Locks For Bicycles |
| KR101922055B1 | The Method And Apparatus About Bicycle Locking |
| KR101922079B1 | Bicycle Locking Apparatus Provided With Function For Preventing Abnormal Locking And Method Thereof |
| KR101748905B1 | Method And System For Booking Parking Lot |
| JP2017518513A | Mobile Posture Recognition Device And Location-Based Supplementary Service Provision System |
| JP6698941B2 | Bicycle Locking Device And Locking Method |
| DE602017038328T2 | Bicycle Locking Device |