Hyundai posts biggest gain in global patent filings, report says

A researcher demonstrates an all-around view system at the Hyundai Mobis Research Center. (REUTERS)

By:

Hyunjoo Jin and Paul Lienert

January 19, 2015 05:00 AM

SEOUL/DETROIT (Reuters) -- Hyundai Motor Co. posted the biggest gains in the number of patent filings over the past five years, narrowing the gap with industry leader Toyota, according to an analysis of global patent applications released today.

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