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Seoul, South Korea

Kia Motors Corporation

USPTO Granted Patents = 8,087

CIPO Patents = 3

EPO Patents = 172

Trademarks = 104

Forward Citations = 18,386

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8,313 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Seong Wook Hwang (120 out of 356 patents)

Ki Tae Kim (96 out of 188 patents)

Hyun Sik Kwon (93 out of 243 patents)

4. Seongwook Ji (89 out of 270 patents)

5. Jin Ho Kim (74 out of 124 patents)

6. Jong Sool Park (73 out of 151 patents)

7. Dong Eun Cha (68 out of 173 patents)

8. Jong Soo Kim (68 out of 156 patents)

9. Jae Chang Kook (63 out of 291 patents)

10. Kyeong Hun Lee (63 out of 106 patents)

11. Wonmin Cho (62 out of 253 patents)

12. Man Ju Oh (60 out of 120 patents)

13. Ki Hong Lee (59 out of 108 patents)

14. Jae Yeon Kim (56 out of 147 patents)

15. Jae Woong Kim (55 out of 116 patents)

Core Competencies:

Shift-By-Wire System

All-Solid-State Battery

Electric Vehicle Control

Crash Safety Control Logic

Braking Control System

Fuel Cell Technology

Hydrogen Storage Materials

LiDAR Sensor Tracking

Automated Valet Parking

Deep Learning in Autonomous Vehicles

Battery State Evaluation

Wireless Charging Solutions

8,087 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. RE50673 - Actuator for shift-by-wire system (2025-11-25),

2. 12441137 - Tire for vehicle (2025-10-14),

3. 12418042 - Cathode for all-solid-state battery for preventing short-circuiting between electrodes and method of manufacturing the same (2025-09-16),

4. 12351156 - Apparatus and method for controlling disconnector of electric vehicle (2025-07-08),

5. 12347250 - System for analyzing operation cause of crash safety control logic of vehicle and operating method thereof (2025-07-01),

6. 12325406 - Braking control system and method for vehicle (2025-06-10),

7. 12322838 - Separator for fuel cell (2025-06-03),

8. 12319572 - Hydrogen storage composite material and manufacturing method thereof (2025-06-03),

9. 12311945 - Eco-friendly vehicle and launch control method therefor (2025-05-27),

10. 12308300 - Double-sided cooling type power module (2025-05-20),

11. 12308156 - Transformer incorporating printed circuit board and manufacturing method thereof (2025-05-20),

12. 12300790 - All-solid-state battery with improved lifetime by applying expansion layer and operating method thereof (2025-05-13),

13. 12298144 - Server and method of controlling the same (2025-05-13),

14. 12278805 - Method of controlling security key of vehicle (2025-04-14),

15. 12258071 - Method for manufacturing lightweight cowl crossbar (2025-03-25),

KIA Motors Corporation is a multinational automotive company headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. Established in 1944, KIA is one of the world's largest automobile manufacturers. The company produces a wide range of vehicles, including cars, SUVs, and electric vehicles. KIA places a strong emphasis on innovation, design, and quality, providing customers with stylish and reliable vehicles. KIA Motors Corporation aims to create sustainable mobility solutions and enhance the overall driving experience while ensuring environmental responsibility.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Dec 16 2025

8,087 Patents

#5 in Seoul

#9 in South Korea

#98 in the World

Seoul, South Korea

Kia Motors Corporation

Forward Citations = 18,386

8,313 inventors:

Seong Wook Hwang (120 out of 356 patents)

Ki Tae Kim (96 out of 188 patents)

Hyun Sik Kwon (93 out of 243 patents)

4. Seongwook Ji (89 out of 270 patents)

5. Jin Ho Kim (74 out of 124 patents)

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