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Posted on March 3, 2026
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Add as preferred source on GoogleStellantis’ 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.
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.
"(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.
The company has filed last year 1,294 patents in France, half of its worldwide total, she added.
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 by Gilles Guillaume and Inti Landauro, Editing by Dominique Vidalon)
Stellantis aims to promote creativity and protect innovations, despite scaling back electric vehicle projects.
Stellantis filed 1,294 patents in France last year, which is half its worldwide total.
Stellantis announced a strategic reset and €22.2 billion writedown due to slower than expected electric vehicle market growth.
Chief Executive Antonio Filosa and Chief of Innovation Anne Laliron both support patent activity and creativity.
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