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Friedrichshafen, Germany

Zf Friedrichshafen Ag

USPTO Granted Patents = 3,428

CIPO Patents = 2

EPO Patents = 1,689

Trademarks = 142

Forward Citations = 17,252

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3,310 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Stefan Beck (177 out of 184 patents)

Johannes Kaltenbach (155 out of 159 patents)

Peter Ziemer (148 out of 154 patents)

4. Gerhard Gumpoltsberger (148 out of 154 patents)

5. Christian Sibla (99 out of 100 patents)

6. Matthias Reisch (93 out of 94 patents)

7. Thilo Schmidt (89 out of 89 patents)

8. Josef Haupt (89 out of 99 patents)

9. Martin Brehmer (86 out of 92 patents)

10. Wolfgang Rieger (78 out of 79 patents)

11. Michael Wechs (64 out of 68 patents)

12. Klaus Steinhauser (64 out of 64 patents)

13. Ralf Dreibholz (60 out of 62 patents)

14. Uwe Griesmeier (54 out of 60 patents)

15. Christian Popp (54 out of 55 patents)

Core Competencies:

Electric Drive Systems

Autonomous Driving

Vehicle Driveline

Actuator Technology

Motor Vehicle Transmissions

Parking Detection

Traction Drive Systems

Chassis Components

Powertrain Testing

Bicycle Drive Devices

Sound Detection in Vehicles

Boost Charging Control

3,428 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12491936 - Trajectory planning system for a vehicle and vehicle (2025-12-09),

2. 12486895 - Actuator having a sensor device for sensing angular positions of a rotating component, and electric drive system having an actuator of this type (2025-12-02),

3. 12485843 - System and method for estimating occupant movement in response to automatic emergency braking (2025-12-02),

4. 12480577 - Coupling element and gearing with coupling element (2025-11-25),

5. 12479476 - Determining criticality for autonomous driving (2025-11-25),

6. 12479285 - Portal axle arrangement and motor vehicle (2025-11-25),

7. 12475720 - Methods and systems for parking detection (2025-11-18),

8. 12473051 - Electric drive device for a bicycle and bicycle having same (2025-11-18),

9. 12473025 - Method and control apparatus for operating an actuator of a steer-by-wire steering system of a motor vehicle (2025-11-18),

10. 12467827 - Test stand for the powertrain of a motor vehicle (2025-11-11),

11. 12467535 - Device for a vehicle driveline with an axle differential (2025-11-11),

12. 12467530 - Method and control device for operating a vehicle driveline (2025-11-11),

13. 12467435 - Spring-mounted gear mechanism housing (2025-11-11),

14. 12467235 - Method and control device for operating a self-driving working machine (2025-11-11),

15. 12466388 - Method for operating a motor vehicle drive train and electronic control unit for carrying out said method (2025-11-11),

ZF Friedrichshafen AG is a global technology company that specializes in driveline and chassis technology as well as active and passive safety technology. With its comprehensive product portfolio, ZF offers integrated solutions for established vehicle manufacturers and mobility providers. The company's mission is to enable vehicles to see, think, and act autonomously to enhance safety, efficiency, and comfort on the road.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Dec 9 2025

3,428 Patents

#1 in Friedrichshafen

#17 in Germany

#264 in the World

Friedrichshafen, Germany

Zf Friedrichshafen Ag

Forward Citations = 17,252

3,310 inventors:

Stefan Beck (177 out of 184 patents)

Johannes Kaltenbach (155 out of 159 patents)

Peter Ziemer (148 out of 154 patents)

4. Gerhard Gumpoltsberger (148 out of 154 patents)

5. Christian Sibla (99 out of 100 patents)

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