Silicon Anode Li-ion Batteries Patent Monitoring Service

Get up-to-date data on silicon anode Li-ion batteries patent activity: New patent applications, patents newly granted, expired or abandoned patents, latest patent transfers, patent litigations and oppositions.

Service outline

• Patent monitoring service
• Silicon Anode Li-ion Batteries
• Direct access to the analyst
• Quarterly PDF report
• Excel file quarterly updated
• Annual subscription

Objectives of the service

• Get a clearer view of the technology evolution
• Track your competitors and identify the newcomers
• Early detect opportunities and risks
• Take advantage of free technologies

Key Features of the service

Every quarter

• One-hour presentation of results, Q&A, and discussions.
• PDF report highlighting the key trends and significant information, with a close look at the key IP players and patented technologies.
• Updated Excel database to access all patents and relevant information (new patent applications, granted patents, expired or abandoned patents, patent transactions, IP collaborations, patent litigations and oppositions)

Patents categorized by supply chain position: anode material, anode electrode, cell, binders, electrolytes, cathode materials & electrodes, current collectors and separators, and other (pack, equipment, recycling, etc.).

Throughout the year

Direct access to the IP analyst for result presentations, Q&A sessions, additional research on specific technologies or companies' patent portfolios, and customization of the monitoring service by adding specific players and/or specific segments.

How are battery players accelerating the silicon anode integration in Li-ion technology?

The increase in energy density is one of the main drivers for battery technology. On the anode side, silicon is a promising material to replace graphite and enhance battery performance, but several technical challenges exist, slowing the adoption of this technology. The main challenges in adopting silicon-based anodes for Li-ion batteries involve improving the cycling and electrochemical performance of silicon anode materials, as well as refining the synthesis process to increase yields, reduce costs, and lower environmental impact. Key technical solutions under development include creating various silicon-based materials (e.g., nanostructured, composite, highly porous, and high-density materials) and developing electrolytes and binders specifically suited to silicon anode materials.

R&D laboratories and industrial companies all around the world quickly recognized the potentiality of silicon as an anode material for Li-ion batteries, leading to significant investments to bring this technology to the market. In this context, patent analysis perfectly complements market research to offer a deep understanding of the competitive landscape, to anticipate changes, detect business opportunities early, get ahead of cutting-edge technology developments, and understand competitors' strategies.

The Silicon Anode Li-ion Batteries patent monitoring service allows you to take advantage of a quarterly-updated Excel file and benefit from both quarterly analysis reports and direct interaction with our analysts.

The added value of this monitoring service lies in year-round access to the analyst, offering opportunities to request additional research on specific technologies or companies' patent portfolios and to adapt the monitoring service to your needs by adding specific players and/or specific segments.

The up-to-date Excel files include new patents, expired/abandoned patents, patent transfers (re-assignment, licensing), and patent litigation/opposition. The patents are categorized by supply chain position: anode material, anode electrode, cell, binders, electrolytes, cathode materials & electrodes, current collectors and separators, and others (pack, equipment, recycling, etc.). This useful Excel patent database allows for multi-criteria searches, including priority date, patent assignees, claims, legal status of patents, and technology segments.

The quarterly PDF reports provide the IP trends over the last three months, with a close look at the key IP players, newcomers, and key patented technologies.

Benefits of the patent monitoring service

Keep an eye on your competitors' IP activities and their future intentions.

With the help of the patent monitoring service, you will be aware of your competitors' current patenting activities, their IP dynamics, patent transfers, including acquisitions and licenses, patent litigation, technology development, and R&D strategies. You will also be able to detect newcomers early in your business area.

Keep track of the latest technology developments and get ahead of technology trends.

By keeping note of any recent patent filings, you can track the latest innovations in the field. You will get details on claimed inventions, and you can follow technology developments. New technical solutions could inspire and improve your R&D activity.

Prevent registration of IP rights that may be harmful to your business.

You will obtain information on patent applications filed even before exclusive rights have been granted, and you can react in time to prevent registration of IP rights that may be harmful to your business.

React in time to infringements and mitigate legal risks.

Monitoring newly-issued patents allows you to regularly assess your freedom-to-operate, ensuring your products or processes are not covered by patents and thus they can be manufactured, sold, or used safely without infringing valid IP rights owned by others.

Take advantage of free technologies and decrease R&D project risks.

By tracking both expired patents and abandoned patents, you will be able to identify inventions entering the public domain that you can use safely for your development.

Understand the current IP trends and IP strategy of competitors.

On a quarterly basis, the report will provide the IP trends over the last three months, with a close look at key IP players, newcomers, and key patented technologies. Main patent applicants and their inventions, blocking patents, promising patents, and key newly expired or abandoned patents will be highlighted.

Access to an IP analyst.

Take advantage of direct interaction with our analysts by phone and/or email for result presentations, Q&A sessions, additional research on specific technologies or companies' patent portfolios, and customization of the monitoring service by adding specific players and/or specific segments.