BYD Gets About Twenty Patents a Day, Adding up to 50,000 Technologies Already Authorized - CleanTechnica

BYD has established itself as a global leader in electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy through an aggressive and strategic focus on innovation, as evidenced by its expansive patent portfolio. The company files about 45 patent applications and secures around 20 granted patents daily, with over 51,000 patents authorized worldwide. This extensive intellectual property underpins BYD’s vertically integrated business model, allowing it to control every stage of production—from raw materials and battery manufacturing to vehicle assembly—resulting in cost advantages and resilience against supply chain disruptions. Beyond protecting its own products, BYD leverages its patents to maintain a competitive edge, especially in battery technology, where its proprietary innovations are difficult for rivals to replicate. The company has also begun licensing its technologies, such as the Blade Battery, to other firms, turning its intellectual property into a revenue stream and setting industry standards. BYD’s leadership emphasizes that this combination of vertical integration and strategic patent monetization not only enhances product quality and value but also solid