Potter Clarkson, a leading full-service IP law firm in Europe, highlighted the significant patenting trends in sustainable transportation innovation. The report identified over 1.1 million patent families published between 2000 and 2023, focusing on sustainability and digitalization. The compound annual growth rate for these patents is around 11%, well above legacy transportation technologies. The main drivers of sustainable transportation innovation include sustainable propulsion technologies like hydrogen/fuel cells, circularity technologies, and digitalization. Technologies such as batteries, efficient aircraft turbines, automation, and circularity measures are crucial for achieving efficient and eco-friendly transportation systems. Digitalization in the transportation sector is reshaping operations with advancements in communication, security, and human-machine interface technologies. The report also highlighted emerging technologies like solid-state batteries, platooning, smart ports, ammonia as a sea fuel, sustainable aviation fuels, and urban air mobility. These innovations aim to create greener, safer, and more connected transportation systems. The future of transportation promises continuous innovation, emphasizing the importance of intellectual property rights linked to a strategic business plan to maximize commercial value.