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Lippstadt, Germany

Hella Gmbh & Co Kgaa

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USPTO Granted Patents = 471

% Expired Patents = 1.5


Trademarks = 12

Forward Citations = 337

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614 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Martin Muegge (24 out of 34 patents)

silverMedal Bernd Fischer (19 out of 21 patents)

bronzeMedal Boris Kubitza (17 out of 20 patents)

4.  Benjamin Willeke (16 out of 17 patents)

5.  Carsten Wilks (16 out of 28 patents)

6.  Martin Mügge (14 out of 25 patents)

7.  Henning Irle (13 out of 32 patents)

8.  Marc Kaup (13 out of 14 patents)

9.  Thomas Niemann (13 out of 49 patents)

10.  Florian Herold (11 out of 16 patents)

11.  Udo Venker (10 out of 13 patents)

12.  Dirk Kliebisch (9 out of 12 patents)

13.  Martin Pluempe (9 out of 9 patents)

14.  Alexander Schwan (9 out of 15 patents)

15.  Sebastian Kahnt (9 out of 9 patents)


Core Competencies:
Headlamp
Illumination Arrangement
Lighting Device
Thermal Management System
Sensor System
Battery Monitoring
LED Technology
Optical Assembly
Vehicle Trim
Power Converter
Cooling System
Screw Connections

471 patents:

1. 12500280 - Device and method for monitoring at least three battery cells of a battery (2025-12-16),
2. 12495215 - Device and method for synchronizing a headlamp of a motor vehicle using a camera (2025-12-09),
3. 12490344 - Method for reducing magnetic field emission for heated seats and other applications (2025-12-02),
4. 12486959 - Light module for a lighting device of a vehicle (2025-12-02),
5. 12484122 - Control and/or regulating system, circuit arrangement and method for actuating light-emitting diodes (LEDs) in an LED field (2025-11-25),
6. 12480632 - Reflector element for a motor vehicle illumination device (2025-11-25),
7. 12476522 - Sensor with a sheet metal element and a carrier to which the sheet metal element is fastened (2025-11-18),
8. 12473027 - Rotational angle sensor assembly and steering system for a vehicle (2025-11-18),
9. 12472867 - Vehicle trim part with lighting function (2025-11-18),
10. 12472865 - Illumination arrangement with an illumination module and a peripheral module connected to the same (2025-11-18),
11. 12467601 - Surface light guide for a lamp of a motor vehicle and lamp for a motor vehicle (2025-11-11),
12. 12467594 - Holding arrangement and light module (2025-11-11),
13. 12466306 - Illumination arrangement with a control unit, with an illumination module and a peripheral module (2025-11-11),
14. 12464618 - Arrangement including an LED pixel matrix with LEDs connected anti-parallel and a driver circuit for controlling the LED pixels (2025-11-04),
15. 12460786 - Headlamp for vehicles (2025-11-04),
Company Overview
Hella GmbH & Co KGaA, headquartered in Lippstadt, Germany, is a prominent player in the vehicle lighting technology sector. The company specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced lighting solutions, including headlamps and illumination arrangements, tailored for the automotive industry. Hella's expertise extends to thermal management systems, sensor systems, battery monitoring, and LED technology, ensuring optimal performance and safety in vehicle lighting. With a strong focus on innovation, Hella contributes significantly to enhancing visibility and driving experience in modern vehicles.
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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

Hella Gmbh & Co Kgaa USPTO Patent Assignee Logo
471 Patents

#1 in Lippstadt

#121 in Germany

#2,029 in the World

Lippstadt, DE
Lippstadt, Germany

Hella Gmbh & Co Kgaa

Forward Citations = 337

614 inventors:

goldMedal Martin Muegge (24 out of 34 patents)

silverMedal Bernd Fischer (19 out of 21 patents)

bronzeMedal Boris Kubitza (17 out of 20 patents)

4.  Benjamin Willeke (16 out of 17 patents)

5.  Carsten Wilks (16 out of 28 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Hella Gmbh & Co Kgaa. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/hella-and-co-kgaa

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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