Continental saw the highest growth of 1.27% in patent filings in April and 0.94% in grants in May in Q2 2024. Compared to Q1 2024, Q2 2024 saw an increase in patent filings by 1.27% and grants by 0.91%. GlobalData’s DataBook provides a comprehensive analysis of Continental‘s patent filings and grants. Buy the databook here.

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Continental has been focused on protecting inventions in Germany(DE) with 284 publications in Q2 2024

The Germany(DE) Patent Office dominates the patent filings and grants with nearly 33% filings and 21% grants. The Germany(DE), European Patent Office(EPO), United States(US), and World Intellectual Property Organization(WIPO) patent Office are among the top ten patent offices where Continental is filings its patents. Among the top granted patent authorities, Continental has 34% of its grants in United States(US), 21% in Germany(DE) and 16% in China(CN).

Porsche Automobil Holding and Cummins could be the strongest competitors for Continental

In terms of grant share, Continental stands in ninth position among its competitors. Porsche Automobil Holding and Cummins secured the top positions according to recent patent publication data.

Patents related to industrial automation and electronic warfare lead Continental's portfolio

Continental has the highest number of patents in industrial automation followed by, electronic warfare and electric vehicles. For industrial automation, nearly 19% of patents were filed and 13% of patents were granted in Q2 2024.

Tires and wheels related patents lead Continental portfolio followed by controls and modules, and active and passive safety

Continental has highest number of patents in tires and wheels followed by controls and modules, active and passive safety, electrification technologies, and engine technologies. For tires and wheels, nearly 12% of patents were filed and 7% of patents were granted in Q2 2024.

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