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Aurora, Canada

Magna International Inc.


USPTO Granted Patents = 491

% Expired Patents = 21.2



Trademarks = 37

Forward Citations = 4,123

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604 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Gianfranco Gabbianelli (31 out of 39 patents)

silverMedal Ronald Owen Woodward (18 out of 24 patents)

bronzeMedal Frank A Horton (15 out of 33 patents)

4.  Boris Shulkin (14 out of 21 patents)

5.  Alexander Zak (14 out of 25 patents)

6.  Hongping Gu (13 out of 13 patents)

7.  Michael William Crane (13 out of 13 patents)

8.  Seetarama S Kotagiri (13 out of 16 patents)

9.  Richard Ashley (13 out of 16 patents)

10.  Anthony John Povinelli (12 out of 45 patents)

11.  Timothy Frances O'Brien (12 out of 35 patents)

12.  Christopher John Kuntze (12 out of 33 patents)

13.  Keijo Johannes Huotari (12 out of 27 patents)

14.  Edward Karl Steinebach (11 out of 11 patents)

15.  Jeremiah John Brady (11 out of 11 patents)


Core Competencies:
Spot Welding
Battery Frame
Modular Vehicle
Aluminum Casting
Automotive Door
Robotic Assembly
Thermal Management
High-Pressure Die Casting
Laser Welding
Vehicle Architecture
Torque Sensing
Adaptive Bin Picking

491 patents:

1. 12763987 - Zonal control architecture for software-defined vehicle (2026-10-13),
2. 12741499 - Vehicle motion control system and method (2026-09-22),
3. 12691486 - Compressive stress forming systems and methods (2026-07-28),
4. 12636735 - Weld quality inspection system (2026-05-26),
5. 12626346 - Testing of weld joints (2026-05-12),
6. 12569927 - Spot welding assembly with pivotable electrodes (2026-03-10),
7. 12539547 - Tip dressing installation system and method (2026-02-03),
8. 12502944 - Frame assembly and integral battery structure (2025-12-23),
9. 12496661 - Method of removal of heat checking (2025-12-16),
10. 12496632 - Manufacture of hollow core high pressure vacuum die cast components (2025-12-16),
11. 12473044 - Modular vehicle structure (2025-11-18),
12. 12410888 - Non-circular pressure vessel (2025-09-09),
13. 12390961 - Automatic cleaning system and method for removing debris from dies (2025-08-19),
14. 12365966 - Non-heat-treated casting alloys for automotive structural applications (2025-07-22),
15. 12344079 - Automotive side door structure (2025-07-01),
Company Overview
Magna International Inc. is a leading global automotive supplier headquartered in Aurora, California. The company specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced automotive structures, focusing on innovative technologies such as spot welding, aluminum casting, and modular vehicle designs. Magna's expertise extends to critical areas like robotic assembly and thermal management, positioning it as a key player in the automotive industry. With a commitment to sustainability and efficiency, Magna continues to drive advancements in vehicle manufacturing and design.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

491 Patents

#1 in Aurora

#21 in Canada

#1,965 in the World

Aurora, CA
Aurora, Canada

Magna International Inc.

Forward Citations = 4,123

604 inventors:

goldMedal Gianfranco Gabbianelli (31 out of 39 patents)

silverMedal Ronald Owen Woodward (18 out of 24 patents)

bronzeMedal Frank A Horton (15 out of 33 patents)

4.  Boris Shulkin (14 out of 21 patents)

5.  Alexander Zak (14 out of 25 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Magna International Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/magna-international

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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