South Korea’s Cosmo Chemical completes patent registration of patent for method for manufacturing iron phosphate for LFP batteries Several South Korean media outlets have reported that Cosmo Chemical of South Korea has completed patent registration for a method of manufacturing iron phosphate for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries. This patent relates to a technology for producing LFP precursors using iron sulfate, a by-product generated du...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/03

Valeo remains France’s leading patent applicant at EPO Valeo Group (Valeo) has maintained its position as France’s leading patent applicant at the European Patent Office (EPO), filing 650 patent applications in 2025. It ranked first among all French companies across all technology fields. The patents focus on (i) Enhancing electric mobility with battery cooling systems, rare-earth-free electric motors, and advanced thermal management; (ii) Ex...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

ency (HIPA) announced that HI-LEX Hungary Kft., a subsidiary of HI-LEX Corporation, has expanded its door modules production at its Retság facility to supply BMW electric vehicles manufactured in Debrecen. The EUR 6.33 million investment will generate 30 new jobs and incorporates a European Hi-Lex patent validated for BMW project. Enhancements include a new 2,000-sqm hall with a 0.49 MW rooftop solar power system, two 1500-ton injection molding ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18

drivebuddyAI, India secures patent for in-vehicle facial recognition for commercial drivers On March 12, India-based drivebuddyAI received a patent for an AI-powered in-vehicle facial recognition system that identifies drivers inside moving commercial vehicles and tracks their driving hours in real time. The computer-vision system is designed to work in dynamic cabin conditions, replacing conventional key-based ID methods that fleets say can be i...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/13

Servotech and Electra EV get join patent for low-voltage EV charging device in India On March 11, Servotech Renewable Power System, along with Electra EV, secured a 20-year joint patent from the Indian patent office for an electric vehicle charging device designed for low-voltage EVs, effective from December 4, 2023, under the Patents Act, 1970. The technology enables fast DC charging of sub-200V DC platforms, including GB/T Bharat DC 001-based v...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

Thailand’s DIP hosts JAMA delegation to discuss design patent system for automotive parts Announced on March 6, 2026, Thailand’s Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) received a delegation from the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA), led by Mr. Takuya Fukuoka of Isuzu Motors, along with representatives from several Japanese automakers, to discuss improvements to Thailand’s product design examination system. The meeting in...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/10

Stellantis France files 1,294 patents in French National Institute of Industrial Property On March 3, Stellantis filed 1,294 patents in France in 2025, ranking first in the list published by the French National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI). The company has held the top position for three years in a row. The patents show the work done by Stellantis’ research and development teams in France, which account for about half of the company...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/06

ll-solid-state batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) by 2029, using its dry electrode technology. Graphite-based all-solid-state batteries use conventional graphite anode materials and reportedly offer superior structural stability and mass-production capability. The company has filed more than 450 patent applications globally for dry electrodes. In 2025, it constructed a pilot line for dry electrodes at its Ochang plant in Cheongju-si, Chungcheo...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/03

Raeon, UK partners with Hidria, Slovenia to scale custom battery production On February 16, Raeon, a UK-based custom battery manufacturer, announced a strategic investment partnership with Hidria, a European industrial technology company backed by Gonvarri Industries. Raeon uses its patent-pending FloLock resin encapsulation technology to produce customised, production-ready battery modules in low to medium volumes (1 to 10,000 units per year) fr...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/20

Beam Global, US, receives European patent for smart battery thermal management technology On January 29, Beam Global announced that it has been granted a new patent by the European Patent Office. The patent covers Beam Global’s Phase Change Composite (PCC) material for Lithium-ion batteries and is titled Smart Phase Change Composite for Passive Thermal Management. The material is designed to act as an intelligent thermal switch, insulating batt...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/03

y HIPA, the investment will focus on next-generation automotive cabin comfort technologies and temperature management solutions for the medical sector. The project is expected to create 20 new R&D positions at Gentherm’s site in Pilisszentiván and support the filing of European or international patent applications with Hungarian priority. Gentherm’s Pilisszentiván facility also serves as a regional hub for product development, finance, and...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/22

Classic Legends, India secures 20 year patent for adjustable visor and speedometer system on motorcycle On January 15, 2026, Classic Legends announced that it had been granted a 20-year patent in India for an adjustable visor and speedometer system, first used on the 2025 Yezdi Adventure, effective from March 21, 2023, under the Patents Act, 1970. The system lets riders adjust both the visor and speedometer to suit their height and comfort, inclu...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/16

ngan Auto), Chongqing Yufu Holding Group Co., Ltd. (Yufu Holding), and CMB Financial Asset Investment Co., Ltd. (CMB Investment). Specifically, CNY 3.122 billion, or around 51.0%, was from Changan Auto in the form of self-owned funds of CNY 2.079 billion in cash and intangible assets (including the patent rights for the Deepal S05 and G318 vehicle models) valued at CNY 1.043 billion. Yufu Holding and CMB Investment contributed CNY 2.5 billion (a...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/30

CARIAD files over 1,000 patents in 2025, accelerating in-house automotive software innovation On December 22, CARIAD announced that it has filed more than 1,000 patents in 2025. The company recorded a 17% increase in new patent applications, with over 250 patents filed worldwide, marking its highest annual total so far. Most of the patents focus on automated driving, digital user experience, cloud and connectivity, and vehicle dynamics. CARIAD’...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/23

g work videos recorded by smartphones or tablets allows AI to automatically segment and analyze work elements. This can be utilized for automatic creation of work manuals, identification of waste, and consideration of optimal personnel allocation. 2. High-precision analysis using wearable cameras (patent pending) By covering blind spots common in automobile assembly processes with wearable camera footage, differences in movements between newcom...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/22

Nokia, Finland, signs Wi-Fi patent license agreements with Stellantis and Mercedes-Benz On December 10, Nokia signed a royalty bearing patent license agreement with Stellantis covering the use of its Wireless LAN technologies in Stellantis’ vehicles. This follows a recent agreement with Mercedes-Benz, also covering the use of WLAN technologies in their vehicles. Nokia’s substantial portfolio of patents essential to the IEEE 802.11 WLAN standa...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/17

Nippon Kinzoku applies for patent on fuel-cell battery separator jointly with Toyota Nippon Kinzoku Co., Ltd. (Nippon Kinzoku) announced that it has jointly applied for patents on their fuel cell battery separator and its production method with Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota). With their original surface treatment technology, the newly developed separator realizes low contact resistance. Fuel-cell batteries have a structure of multiple layers o...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/16

ial and base technologies to secure a lead in next-generation battery technologies, including all-solid-state batteries, lithium-metal batteries, and lithium-sulfur batteries. Also, to achieve early commercialization after R&D, the government will develop infrastructure, support standardization and patent acquisition, and assist commercialization projects using the national growth fund. Furthermore, to secure competitiveness in the field of popul...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/03

Perrone Robotics, US, files patent suits against seven OEMs over automated vehicle technology On November 26, Perrone Robotics, Inc. and Perrone Robotics Innovations, LLC (“Perrone Robotics”) announced that they have filed lawsuits asserting infringement of its patented automated vehicle and robotics technologies by seven major automakers: Tesla, Toyota, Volkswagen, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, and Nissan. The complaints, filed in the U.S. District C...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/01

Pure Lithium, US, receives patent for vertically integrated lithium metal battery technology in Saudi Arabia On November 25, Pure Lithium Corporation announced that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia had granted it a foundational patent titled “Vertically Integrated Pure Lithium Metal Production and Lithium Battery Production.” This patent covers technology that combines lithium extraction, anode production, and battery manufacturing.  Saudi Arabia...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/26