On April 7, 2026, Ford Global Technologies, LLC obtained U.S. Patent No. 12,597,602 titled “Lithium and Manganese Rich Positive Active Material Compositions” (“the ’602 patent”). The patent describes positive electrode active materials for lithium-ion batteries that...
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Technology Spotlight: Beam Global’s EV Charging System Using Wind Turbine and Solar Panel
On March 10, 2026, Beam Global obtained U.S. Patent No. 12,573,851 titled “Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging System with Down-Sun Wind Turbine” (the “’851 patent”). The patent is directed to a system that combines a solar panel and a wind turbine. The ’851 patent,...
Technology Spotlight: Naderian’s EV Charging on Pavement
On March 24, 2026, Mehrdad Naderian obtained U.S. Patent No. 12,583,340 titled “Charging Apparatus for Electric Vehicles” (“the ’340 patent”). The patent discloses a system that uses magnetic bars embedded in the surface of roadways to charge electric vehicles as...
Shoals Technologies v. Ningbo Voltage at the ITC and Sholas Technologies’ Solar Lead Assembly Patents
On February 5, 2026, the ITC found, in an initial determination, that violation occurred in its unfair imports investigation of Shoals Technologies Group, LLC’s complaint against Ningbo Voltage Smart Production Company and Voltage, LLC over U.S. Patent Number...
Technology Spotlight: BMIC’s Solar Roof Panel System with Dummy Panels
On January 13, 2026, BMIC LLC obtained U.S. Patent No. 12,525,912 titled “Solar Roof Panel System with Edge and Surface Treatments” (“the ’912 patent”). The patent discloses electric solar collectors for placement on the shingled roof of a structure such as a...
Technology Spotlight: LG and University of California’s Dual Layer Solid Electrolyte Membrane Battery Patent
On December 23, 2025, LG Energy Solution, Ltd. and the Regents of the University of California obtained U.S. Patent No. 12,506,174, titled “Solid Electrolyte Membrane, Method for Manufacturing the Same, and All-Solid-State Battery Comprising the Same” (“the ’174...
Technology Spotlight: CosMX’s Dual-Coating Positive Electrode Plate Battery Patent
On November 25, 2025, Zhuhai CosMX Battery Co., Ltd. obtained US Patent No. 12,482,824 (“the ’824 patent”), titled “Positive Electrode Plate and Lithium-Ion Battery Comprising the Positive Electrode Plate.” According to the ’824 patent, mechanical damage such as...
First Solar v. Canadian Solar and First Solar’s TOPCon Patent
On May 9, 2025, First Solar, Inc. (“First Solar”) filed a lawsuit against Canadian Solar Inc. and its affiliates (collectively “Canadian Solar”), alleging infringement U.S. Patent No. 9,130,074 (“the ’074 patent”). First Solar, Inc. v. Canadian Solar Inc., Case No....
Minotaur v. Blink and Minotaur’s Electric Vehicle Charge Monitoring Patent
On June 17, 2025, Minotaur Systems LLC (“Minotaur”) filed suit against Blink Charging Company (“Blink”) alleging infringement of its electric vehicle charge monitoring patent, U.S. Patent No. 8,417,402 (“the ’402 patent”). Minotaur Sys. LLC v. Blink Charging Co.,...
Relink v. Tesla and Relink’s Power Supply Patent
Relink US LLC (“Relink”) sued Tesla, Inc. (“Tesla”), alleging infringement of U.S. Patent No. 9,793,755 (“the ’755 patent”). On April 28, 2025, the case was transferred from the Western District of Texas to the Northern District of California. Relink US LLC v. Tesla,...