Company patents

Piaggio & C. S.p.A.

Piaggio & C. S.p.A.'s patent strategy reveals a surprising shift away from core mechanical and automotive components, with categories like Gearing & Transmissions, Vehicle Powertrain Arrangement, and Couplings & Brakes (Mechanical) all showing significant declines in 2025 and so far in 2026, including a 100.0% drop in all four listed categories for 2026, indicating a potential re-prioritization of R&D efforts.

Patent Trend by Technology Area

Yearly patent publications since 2023

Product themes

Product-level themes inferred from filings since 2023, with category chips showing where each theme appears. Select a theme to filter the patents below.

103 US filings (since 2023) · 4 categories · 9 themes

Hybrid/Electric Drive Unit Design

Addresses the design and arrangement of electric motors, transmissions, and associated power electronics (like inverters) to form integrated drive units for hybrid or electric vehicles, including specific components like busbars and electric brakes.

Vehicle Powertrain ArrangementGearing & Transmissions
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10since 2023
-25.0%YoY
Advanced Clutch Mechanisms

Novel designs or control strategies for clutches, including one-way, centrifugal, or disconnect types, to manage torque transmission in powertrains and other mechanical systems.

Couplings & Brakes (Mechanical)
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9since 2023
-50.0%YoY
Mechanical Power Transmission Joints

Assemblies and components designed for reliable and efficient transfer of rotational or axial forces between mechanical parts, accommodating misalignment or specific motion profiles.

Couplings & Brakes (Mechanical)
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5since 2023
-50.0%YoY
Continuously Variable Transmissions

Transmissions designed to provide a continuous range of gear ratios between fixed limits, often employing ball-planetary, toroidal, or belt-pulley mechanisms, and including their control systems for stable operation in various directions.

Gearing & Transmissions
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4since 2023
0.0%YoY
Vehicle Signaling & Communication via Lights

Utilizing vehicle lights for communication, warnings, or signaling to other vehicles, pedestrians, or external systems, beyond basic turn signals and brake lights.

Vehicle Lighting & Signaling
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3since 2023
new
Advanced Gear & Drivetrain Designs

Novel configurations and materials for gears and drivetrain components, including specialized profiles, self-aligning features, damping elements, and complex gear train arrangements like planetary, cycloidal, or strain wave gearing.

Gearing & Transmissions
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3since 2023
n/a
Electromechanical Braking Systems

Actuators, control, and components for converting electrical energy into braking force, often involving motors, spindles, and friction elements, particularly for vehicle applications.

Couplings & Brakes (Mechanical)
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2since 2023
new
Battery Pack Mechanical Design

Focuses on the structural integrity, housing, mounting, and physical integration of battery cells into robust and protected packs within electric vehicles, including manufacturing considerations.

Vehicle Powertrain Arrangement
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1since 2023
new
Integrated Lighting Modules

Combining lighting elements with other functional components or into complex structures, such as mirrors, emblems, or multi-function fixtures, often involving advanced optical or thermal management.

Vehicle Lighting & Signaling
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1since 2023
new

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