TransPod has a total of 18 patents globally, out of which 5 have been granted. Of these 18 patents, more than 67% patents are active. United States of America is where TransPod has filed the maximum number of patents, followed by Australia and South Korea. Parallelly, United States of America seems to be the main focused R&D centre and also is the origin country of TransPod.
TransPod founded in 2015, TransPod is revolutionizing high-speed ground transportation with its hyperloop system, the TransPod Line, designed to travel over 1000 km/h. Focused on innovation, sustainability, and efficiency, the company aims to offer faster, cleaner, and more affordable travel while reducing carbon emissions. Backed by a global team of experts, TransPod is shaping the future of mobility and connectivity.
Do read about some of the most popular patents of TransPod which have been covered by us in this article and also you can find TransPod patents information, the worldwide patent filing activity and its patent filing trend over the years, and many other stats over TransPod patent portfolio.
How many patents does TransPod have?
TransPod has a total of 18 patents globally. These patents belong to 2 unique patent families. Out of 18 patents, 12 patents are active.
How Many Patents did TransPod 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 | TransPod Applications Filed | TransPod Patents Granted |
2024 | – | 1 |
2023 | 2 | 2 |
2022 | 1 | 2 |
2021 | 1 | – |
2019 | 1 | – |
2017 | 13 | – |
How many TransPod patents are Alive/Dead?
Worldwide Patents

How Many Patents did TransPod File in Different Countries?

Countries in which TransPod Filed Patents
Country | Patents |
United States of America | 4 |
Australia | 4 |
Korea (South) | 3 |
Europe (EPO) | 2 |
Canada | 2 |
India | 1 |
Where are Research Centres of TransPod Patents Located?
All Research centers of TransPod are in the United States of America.
Best Patents of TransPod
WO2018045470A1 is the most popular patent in the TransPod portfolio. It has received 3 citations so far from companies like Fujitsu & Hyperloop Technologies.
Below is the list of most cited patents of TransPod:
Publication Number | Citation Count |
WO2018045470A1 | 3 |
US11524583B2 | 2 |
US11235666B2 | 2 |
US20220111735A1 | 2 |
KR102514431B1 | 1 |
CA3075131A1 | 1 |
What Percentage of TransPod US Patent Applications were Granted?
TransPod (Excluding its subsidiaries) has filed 4 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 TransPod patent prosecution at the USPTO.

Which Law Firms are managing US Patents for TransPod?
Law Firm | Total Applications | Success Rate |
Norton Rose Fulbright Canada Llp | 4 | 100.00% |
What are TransPod key innovation segments?
What Technologies are Covered by TransPod?

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

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

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