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
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)
