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Stellantis' innovation chief seeks to keep filing high level of patents despite strategic reset
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on March 3, 2026
1 min readLast updated: March 3, 2026
Quick Summary
Stellantis’ innovation chief Anne Laliron says the automaker will sustain its high patent‑filing momentum—1,294 in France last year—despite a €22 billion write‑down tied to its EV strategy reset. The move underscores continued backing for innovation even amid strategic realignment.
Stellantis to Sustain Patent Filings Amid Electric Vehicle Strategy Changes
Stellantis Maintains Innovation Focus Despite EV Project Cancellations
Commitment to Patent Filings
PARIS, March 3 (Reuters) - Car giant Stellantis plans to keep a high level of patent filings despite the cancellation of many electric vehicle projects as part of a strategic reset, its chief of innovation Anne Laliron said on Tuesday.
Executive Support for Innovation
"(Chief Executive) Antonio Filosa is very much in favor of promoting creativity and protecting our innovations. We have very strong support for innovation and patents," she told reporters.
Patent Activity in France
The company has filed last year 1,294 patents in France, half of its worldwide total, she added.
Strategic Reset and Financial Impact
Writedown Following Market Slowdown
Stellantis last month announced a 22.2 billion euro writedown as it scales back its electric-vehicle ambitions in face of a slower than expected market.
Reporting Credits
(Reporting by Gilles Guillaume and Inti Landauro, Editing by Dominique Vidalon)
Key Takeaways
- •Stellantis filed 1,294 patents in France in 2025, accounting for roughly half of its global filings, reaffirming its innovation commitment. (en.passionnement-citroen.com)
- •CEO Antonio Filosa and Innovation Chief Anne Laliron emphasize protecting creativity and patents despite trimming EV ambitions. (ft.com)
- •The sustained patent activity comes amid a strategic reset involving a massive €22 billion writedown to recalibrate its electric‑vehicle roadmap. (theguardian.com)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Stellantis' innovation chief seeks to keep filing high level of patents despite strategic reset
1Why is Stellantis maintaining a high level of patent filings?
Stellantis aims to promote creativity and protect innovations, despite scaling back electric vehicle projects.
2How many patents did Stellantis file in France last year?
Stellantis filed 1,294 patents in France last year, which is half its worldwide total.
3What prompted Stellantis to reset its electric vehicle strategy?
Stellantis announced a strategic reset and €22.2 billion writedown due to slower than expected electric vehicle market growth.
4Who is supporting innovation and patent activity at Stellantis?
Chief Executive Antonio Filosa and Chief of Innovation Anne Laliron both support patent activity and creativity.
