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

Servotech Renewable Power System, India wins patent for charging compatibility technology On November 25, Servotech Renewable Power System Ltd. received a patent from the Indian Patent Office for its new technology that enables charging of GB/T-based electric vehicles using CCS2 DC fast chargers. The patented converter allows older fleets, including buses and commercial cabs, to safely and efficiently charge using CCS2 fast chargers. Its success...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/26

Panasonic Automotive Systems joins the Open Invention Network On November 20, Panasonic Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. announced it has joined the open-source patent mutual use institution Open Invention Network (OIN). OIN was established in Durham, North Carolina in 2005 as an institution to protect open source software (OSS), and currently has over 4,000 corporate members worldwide. OIN member companies engage in a system of mutual, royalty-free ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/21

d in those reports and that its 4680 “Bharat Cell” uses advanced dry-electrode technology in a cylindrical form factor. Ola added that the timing of the reports coincides with the Bharat Cell entering commercial production and attributed the claims to competitive motives. Ola stated it has 720 patent filings (124 granted), employs over 250 specialists at its Battery Innovation Centre in Bengaluru, and has built India’s first operational ce...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/10

a manufacturer of battery-operated electric two-wheelers, from 45% to 51%. This marks A-1 Limited’s diversification from chemicals into electric mobility and clean energy. A-1 Sureja Industries, now an official subsidiary, is based in Ahmedabad with an estimated value of INR 1 billion and holds a patent for exclusive vehicle designs till 2028. It is backed by projected compound annual growth of over 250% as the company moves from R&D to full co...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/28

Terranet, Sweden, presents roadmap for 2026 On October 17, Terranet announced that in 2026, it will focus on ongoing business development of BlincVision for automotive applications, targeting future volume production, developing solutions for non-automotive applications, and strengthening IP and patent protection.  In 2026, partners will continue evaluating the developed MVP in different environments and applications. The system will be tested i...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/27

Ford files patent for EV charge plug with swivel joint On October 16, Ford Motor Company received a patent from the USPTO for an EV charge plug with a swivel joint that may be used in future Ford vehicles. The patent, with number US 20250319780 A1, titled “ELECTRIFIED VEHICLE CHARGING ASSEMBLY HAVING A SWIVEL JOINT”, was originally filed on April 12, 2024 The invention is aimed at making the charging experience easier at public chargers or at...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/22

Honda invests in Canadian company Enedym Inc. for rare earth-free motors On October 21, Enedym Inc., a Canadian technology company that develops next generation switched reluctance motors (SRMs), electric powertrains, and powertrain controls, today an investment from Honda Xcelerator Ventures. The new investment will be used to accelerate Enedym’s patented motor technology development and ramp up its operations. Enedym is headquartered in Hamil...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/22

PRETTL Mechatronics invests USD 3.5 million in Edge Energy for EV charging On October 21, Edge Energy, a Cincinnati, Ohio-based company with patent-pending energy conversion technology for electric vehicle (EV) fast charging, announced a strategic investment from PRETTL Mechatronics & Actuators GmbH (PMA), a leader in automotive, electronics, and energy solutions.  The fundraising round includes a direct equity investment as well as working capi...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/22

ams OSRAM and Nichia sign broad patent cross-license agreement for LED and laser components ams-OSRAM AG (ams OSRAM) has signed a comprehensive cross-license agreement with Nichia Corporation (Nichia), covering thousands of patent-protected innovations in LED and laser technologies. The agreement grants both companies mutual access to each other’s patents for nitride LED and laser components and, for the first time, covers advanced LED packages...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/20

Archer wins bid to acquire Lilium's air mobility patent portfolio On October 15, Archer Aviation announced that it has won the competitive bid process to acquire Lilium GmbH’s portfolio of ~300 advanced air mobility patent assets for EUR 18M, including patents relating to key innovations in high-voltage systems, battery management, advanced aircraft design, flight controls, electric engines, propellers, and ducted fans. This acquisition strengt...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/17

Terranet, Sweden, to receive patent for AI-generated model used for motion pattern analysis On October 6, Terranet announced that it has received confirmation that the company will be granted a Swedish patent for a method that improves input to an AI-generated model used for motion pattern analysis. It marks an important step in the development of BlincVision. BlincVision is based on event cameras, a laser scanner, software, and an AI model. The ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/07

Top Material develops new composite cathode active material production technology Several South Korean media sources reported that a South Korean secondary battery material manufacturer, Top Material Co., Ltd., has developed and acquired a patent in South Korea for a new technology regarding the production of LFP cathode active materials. LFP active materials currently commercialized are at the 2nd to 2.5th generation levels (compressed density o...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/29

Tesla granted ‘Unboxed Process’ patent by USPTO On September 23, Tesla was granted a patent by the USPTO for its Unboxed Process, titled “AUTOMATED EXTERIOR VEHICLE PART ASSEMBLY USING GLOBAL DATUM”. The process includes utilizing past Tesla manufacturing methods, including Gigacasting and structural battery integration, with more efficient “post-manufacturing” processes, like pre-painting. The Unboxed Process was first unveiled by Te...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/24

Niron Magnetics licenses new rare-earth-free motor design patents On September 18, Niron Magnetics announced it has licensed a comprehensive portfolio of foundational Variable Flux Motor (VFM) patents. This strategic licensing agreement unlocks decades of cutting-edge motor research for commercial application and positions Niron Magnetics to enable next-gen electric motor performance across multiple industries. The licensed patent portfolio cover...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/20

South Korea’s Top Material to acquire patent in Japan regarding technology for high-manganese LNMO cathode active materials Several South Korean media sources reported that South Korea’s secondary battery material manufacturer, Top Material Co., Ltd., has acquired a technical patent in Japan related to the overall manufacturing of high manganese lithium nickel manganese oxide (LNMO) cathode active materials. The patent is about positive elect...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/18