MCL gets its 1st Patent Granted in Japan


Minda Corporation limited, a flagship company of Spark Minda makes a distinguishing mark by having its 1st patent granted in Japan. Having witnessed a steady flow of patents in India & ASEAN countries over last few years, the MCL Engineering team had their patent granted for the first time in’ Keyless Ignition switch cum Steering lock’ for two wheelers in one of the developed countries of the world, Japan. The Patent application was filed on 19th December, 2014 and the patent was granted by the Japanese patent office on 19th January, 2018.

The team conceptualised and designed the keyless ignition switch cum steering lock system under the title ‘Improved Ignition switch cum Steering Lock’ at Minda Corporation Limited, Noida. The entire process from conceptualisation to prototype fabrication was done by the team consisting of Mr. Vikram Puri, Mr. Deepak Goswami, Mr. Diwakar Varshney, Mr. Sumeet Verma, Mr. Harjit Singh & Mr. Neeraj Adhikari. The team is headed by Head – Engineering, Mr. Ajay Kumar Sharma.

The process of filing a patent starts with concept of initiation where the design team develops initial product outline. After rigorous examination, the concept design is finalised and prototype is developed. Once the concept has been verified through prototype testing, a patent application is filed. After thorough verification and examination by the regional patent office, a patent is granted.

The Keyless Ignition lock mechanism (Smart Systems) will give a competitive edge to Minda Corporation Limited and a potential thrust to its product portfolio as it will pave the way for developing an entirely new line of Smart products including Smart Steering locks, Smart Fuel tank cap locks and Smart Seat opener system in the dynamically progressing market. The system has been demonstrated to various customers globally and has received positive feedback and appreciation from them.

Minda Corporation Limited is a leading contributor to the Group’s tally of patents with 56 patents filed till date. The company continues to thrive on innovation & knowledge building and we are sure to witness many accomplishments like this in future as well !