Despite pulling back on numerous electric vehicle initiatives, automotive manufacturer Stellantis remains committed to maintaining an aggressive patent filing strategy, according to the company’s innovation leader.
Anne Laliron, who serves as Stellantis’ chief of innovation, addressed reporters Tuesday in Paris, emphasizing that the company’s strategic restructuring won’t diminish its focus on intellectual property protection.
“Antonio Filosa is very much in favor of promoting creativity and protecting our innovations. We have very strong support for innovation and patents,” Laliron stated, referring to the company’s Chief Executive.
The innovation executive revealed that Stellantis secured 1,294 patents in France during the previous year, representing approximately half of the company’s global patent applications.
This commitment to innovation comes as Stellantis navigates significant financial adjustments. The automaker recently announced a massive 22.2 billion euro writedown while reducing its electric vehicle goals due to market demand falling short of industry projections.
