Japanese companies have dominated the solid-state Li-ion batteries patent landscape but the last 3 years have seen an explosion in Chinese patenting activity, while automakers and numerous pure-play newcomers are entering the game

…three main axes for development to enhance bulk solid-state battery performance: improve solid electrolyte performances; improve the electrode/electrolyte interface; and develop material/cell assembly manufacturing processes compatible with industrial production. Many companies have recently presented solid-state battery prototypes and announced their commercialization and integration in electric vehicles by 2025. However, many…

Hydrogen Fuel Cells for Electric Vehicles Patent Landscape 2022

The growth in patenting activity among German vehicle manufacturers and the impressive IP recent developments of Chinese companies are indicative of renewed interest in hydrogen-based fuel cell electric vehicles (HFCEV) as one solution, along with battery electric vehicles (BEV), to tackle the issues faced by automakers. Publication October 2022  Multi…

FD-SOI Patent Landscape 2014

…device, circuit). Key patents. Granted patents near expiration. Relative strength of main companies IP portfolio. Matrix applicants / technology segments. FD-SOI IP profiles of major companies with key patents, patented technologies, partnerships, and IP strength and strategy. The report also provides an extensive Excel database with all patents analyzed in…

RF acoustic wave filters and RF front-end modules: Chinese companies MEMSonics and EPICMEMS are ramping up their developments. Cause for alarm?

…change, as numerous Chinese players along all parts of the supply chain are developing intellectual property (IP) on RF devices and modules and can now compete against established foreign players. Furthermore, their recent strong patenting activity combined with the trade war between China and the US may benefit Chinese companies…