SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS, France – April 13th, 2026 │ KnowMade is pleased to announce the new version of its Solid-state batteries monitoring service, delivering a comprehensive analysis of the latest patenting activities, key players, and emerging innovations in this rapidly evolving field through an interactive dashboard.
This quarterly update provides strategic insights into solid-state batteries IP trends, supporting decision-makers in navigating the competitive landscape and anticipating technological breakthroughs.
Global Solid-State Batteries IP Activity in Q1 2026
In Q1 2026, the solid-state batteries IP landscape remained highly dynamic, with over 1,710 new patent applications published worldwide. Most of these filings originated from China, confirming its dominant role in current innovation momentum.
Source: Solid-state Li-ion batteries Patent Monitor.
Among leading applicants, contrasting strategies were observed:
- FAW recorded an exceptional increase in activity (+800% compared to the quarterly average value for the previous year), driven by extensive IP collaborations with Chinese institutions and industrial partners. Notably, 32 patent families were co-assigned with organizations such as CATARC, Jilin University, CETC, the Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, etc. These IP developments focus on electrodes and electrolytes for solid-state Li-ion batteries, with filings exclusively in China.
- Significant growth was also observed for CATL (+115% compared to the quarterly average value for the previous year), Gotion (+92%), GEM (+177%), and COSMX (+300%), reinforcing China’s leadership in solid-state batteries IP.
- In contrast, Samsung (-15%), LGES (-27%), and Toyota (-17%) slightly reduced their filing activity compared to their 2025 quarterly averages.
On the patent grant side, over 660 patent families were granted for the first time in Q1 2026, highlighting continued maturation of the solid-state batteries IP portfolio:
- Key patent assignees include Samsung (+50% compared to the quarterly average value for the previous year), Panasonic/Sanyo (+19%), LGES/LG Chem (+20%), and Honda (+128%).
- CATL (+111%) demonstrated strong acceleration in granted patent.
- Conversely, Toyota (-56%) experienced a notable decline.
Source: Solid-state Li-ion batteries Patent Monitor.
Additionally, more than 60 patents expired or lapsed, reflecting ongoing portfolio optimization strategies among stakeholders.
Overall, established leaders such as Toyota, Samsung, LGES, Panasonic/Sanyo, CATL, Gotion, and Nissan continue to strengthen their solid-state batteries IP positions, albeit with varying intensity.
Emerging Players and Notable Innovations
Q1 2026 recorded over 190 IP newcomers, predominantly from China, further intensifying competition in the solid-state batteries IP ecosystem.
Source: Solid-state Li-ion batteries Patent Monitor.
Several non-Chinese new entrants introduced noteworthy innovations:
- LEPMI (France), in collaboration with Renata Batteries (Swatch Group), developed technologies related to flexible composite electrodes and metal-coated solid electrolytes.
- Amionx (USA) introduced innovations in battery cell design, enhancing charge rate and thermal regulation, aligned with its expertise in Li-ion battery safety.
- Ducksan Futurecell (Korea) disclosed advancements in all-solid-state electrolyte materials, including compositions based on garnet-type structures.
- Hollingsworth & Vose (USA) focused on glass fiber composite solid electrolytes, targeting improved material performance.
- Nantg Power (USA) developed nano-engineered active materials with graded microstructures and conformal coatings.
- True 2 Material (Singapore) contributed to sustainability with innovations in recycling carbon-rich materials from solid-state batteries.
These IP developments illustrate the diversification of innovation pathways within the solid-state batteries IP landscape, spanning materials, manufacturing processes, and recycling technologies.
Strengthen Your Strategy with KnowMade’s Monitoring Service
KnowMade’s solid-state batteries IP monitoring service provides a comprehensive, continuously updated view of the global patent landscape, enabling organizations to make informed strategic decisions in a highly competitive environment. At the core of this service lies a powerful interactive dashboard, designed to deliver immediate, actionable insights into solid-state batteries IP trends.
A Powerful Interactive Dashboard for Solid-State Batteries IP Analysis
The Interactive Dashboard offers advanced capabilities to dynamically explore the solid-state batteries IP landscape:
- Interactive data visualization for instant understanding of key trends and competitive dynamics
- Multi-criteria filtering by assignees, technologies, countries, dates, and legal status
- Real-time exploration of patent activity, including filings, grants, and expirations
- Seamless navigation from high-level market insights to detailed patent-level analysis
- Customizable views tailored to R&D, IP, strategy, and business development teams
This interactive dashboard enables users to quickly identify emerging trends, key innovators, and disruptive technologies, significantly accelerating decision-making processes.
Comprehensive and Continuously Updated Data
The solid-state batteries patent monitoring service includes:
- A quarterly updated patent database, covering all published patents up to the previous quarter
- Detailed patent information (assignees, dates, abstracts, legal status, etc.)
- Technology segmentation across the value chain (electrolytes, electrodes, separators, cells, packs & modules)
- Direct access to original patent documents and legal status updates
Users can also benefit from dedicated reports and analyst insights, highlighting key developments in the solid-state batteries IP ecosystem with our custom services.
A Strategic Tool for Competitive Intelligence
By leveraging KnowMade’s solid-state batteries patent monitoring service, companies can:
- Track competitors’ innovation strategies and IP positioning
- Detect emerging players and early signals of disruption
- Anticipate technology trends and market shifts
- Focus on the most relevant insights to guide R&D and investment decisions
Ultimately, this monitoring service transforms complex patent data into clear, strategic intelligence, empowering organizations to strengthen their position in the fast-evolving solid-state batteries IP landscape.
For more information, visit: Discover the Solid-State Batteries Patent Monitor.
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KnowMade is a technology intelligence and IP strategy firm specializing in the analysis of patents and scientific publications. We assist innovative companies, investors, and research organizations in understanding the competitive landscape, anticipating technological trends, identifying opportunities and risks, improving their R&D, and shaping effective IP strategies.
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