Tata Motors, India's leading automobile company, has reached a significant milestone in intellectual property rights (IPR) creation, filing a record-breaking 222 patents and 117 design applications in FY24, the highest in its history.
These filings encompass a wide range of product and process innovations, addressing critical automotive megatrends such as Connectivity, Electrification, Sustainability, and Safety (CESS).
Covering various vehicle systems including powertrain, body & trim, suspension, brakes, HVAC, and emission control, these patents underscore Tata Motors' commitment to engineering excellence and innovation.
In addition to the filings, Tata Motors secured its highest-ever grant of 333 patents during the same period, bringing its total tally of granted patents to over 850. This achievement highlights Tata Motors' dedication to developing cleaner powertrains, innovative designs, enhanced connectivity, and intelligent safety features that meet real-world needs. By prioritising consumer well-being and environmental sustainability, Tata Motors' research and innovation efforts have resulted in more efficient, greener, and safer vehicles, benefiting end-users and driving industry transformation, the company shared.
Rajendra Petkar, President and Chief Technology Officer - Tata Motors expressed, “Tata Motors’ unwavering commitment to research and innovation has propelled us to new heights in innovation and value creation through intellectual property. With a record number of patents filed and granted, we continue to redefine automotive excellence. Our cutting-edge technologies, greener vehicles, and customer-centric approach position us as trailblazers in the industry. As mobility evolves, Tata Motors remains at the forefront, shaping a smarter, more connected future for all.”
In FY24, Tata Motors received five prestigious accolades and honors of global repute for its excellence in intellectual property rights (IPR).