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Kia Corporation

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USPTO Granted Patents = 5,946

% Expired Patents = 0.22

EPO Patents = 378

Trademarks = 229

Forward Citations = 3,921

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6,873 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Seung Wook Park (143 out of 150 patents)

Wha Pyeong Lim (99 out of 115 patents)

Jae Yeon Kim (66 out of 163 patents)

4. Dong Eun Cha (63 out of 191 patents)

5. Eun Sik Kim (63 out of 140 patents)

6. Dong Gyu Sim (62 out of 154 patents)

7. Je Won Kang (58 out of 70 patents)

8. Sang Heon Lee (49 out of 155 patents)

9. Gene Back Hahn (47 out of 56 patents)

10. Dae Hee Lee (47 out of 50 patents)

11. Wan Je Cho (44 out of 82 patents)

12. Sang Shin Lee (44 out of 111 patents)

13. Sea Nae Park (42 out of 80 patents)

14. Seong-Bin Jeong (41 out of 50 patents)

15. Jong Seok Lee (40 out of 87 patents)

Core Competencies:

Autonomous Driving

Fuel Cell Systems

Thermal Management

Vehicle Control

Electric Vehicle

Battery Technology

Charging Systems

Mobility Solutions

Sensor Systems

Interior Design

Safety Features

Vehicle Structures

5,946 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12787063 - Method and device for transmitting and receiving rapid data in communication system (2026-11-03),

2. 12786675 - Systems and methods for providing zone-based availability for playing media in a vehicle (2026-11-03),

3. 12786647 - Device and method for controlling virtual engine sound (2026-11-03),

4. 12786624 - Vehicle audio system and tuning method thereof (2026-11-03),

5. 12786618 - Rotary multifunctional speaker and vehicle including the same (2026-11-03),

6. 12786456 - Method and apparatus for efficiently coding residual blocks (2026-11-03),

7. 12786389 - Method and apparatus for adaptive coding of intra mode based on block location (2026-11-03),

8. 12785579 - Power module for vehicle including a bifurcated power lead (2026-11-03),

9. 12785549 - Power factor correction circuit switching method for reducing leakage current (2026-11-03),

10. 12785210 - Battery pack and vehicle including the same (2026-11-03),

11. 12785192 - Battery mounting structure for PBVs (2026-11-03),

12. 12785123 - Fuel cell vehicle and method of controlling the same (2026-11-03),

13. 12785122 - Method and system for controlling air compressor of fuel cell system (2026-11-03),

14. 12785119 - Fuel cell thermal management system and method of controlling the same (2026-11-03),

15. 12785118 - Method of inspecting an adhesion portion in a hydrogen fuel cell and an electricity-generating assembly and cell frame assembly used therefor (2026-11-03),

Company Overview

Kia Corporation, headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, is a prominent player in the vehicle technology sector, focusing on the development and manufacturing of innovative automotive solutions. The company specializes in various core technology areas, including autonomous driving, fuel cell systems, and electric vehicle technologies. Kia is committed to advancing mobility solutions through cutting-edge battery technology and efficient charging systems, positioning itself as a leader in the evolving landscape of sustainable transportation.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Nov 3 2026

5,946 Patents

#6 in Seoul

#13 in South Korea

#143 in the World

Seoul, South Korea

Kia Corporation

Forward Citations = 3,921

6,873 inventors:

Seung Wook Park (143 out of 150 patents)

Wha Pyeong Lim (99 out of 115 patents)

Jae Yeon Kim (66 out of 163 patents)

4. Dong Eun Cha (63 out of 191 patents)

5. Eun Sik Kim (63 out of 140 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Kia Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/kia

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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