Photovoltaic giants wield legal tools to protect innovations and
As the new generation of n-type battery technology becomes increasingly popular, photovoltaic companies are placing greater emphasis on the patent protection of n-type battery technology. Leading firms such as Jinko Solar and Trina Solar are actively advocating for and taking action to demonstrate their commitment to this cause.
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The US Patent & Trademark Office (PTO) issued its final rule setting and adjusting patent fees that will take effect on January 19, 2025. 89 Fed. Reg. 91898 (Nov. 20, 2024).
Patent fee reduction/exemption program
met as of the effective date (October 1, 2020), notwithstanding the effective date, reduction program of examination fees, patent fees (for 1 to 10 years) and fees for PCT international applications will be available. REQ 1 2 (1) Ratio of expenses including experiment and research to the amount of revenue exceeds 3% OR
USPTO Announces Sweeping Patent Fee Changes: Steps to Take
In response to public feedback, especially from the pharmaceutical and medical device industries, the Final Rule reduces Patent Term Extension Applications fees from $6,700 to $2,500. Patent term extensions under 35 U.S.C. 156 allow patents owners to recoup some of the patent term life that may have been lost while waiting for regulatory market
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What do the latest patent statistics reveal about innovation in the battery power sector? What are the key areas suitable for patent protection? In this article we explore the newest patent trends and gain valuable insights
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Patents Assigned to Nuclear Battery Corporation Microwatt thermoelectric generator. Patent number: 4073665 The thermopile comprises a series of semiconductive thermoelectric elements such as P- and N-type bismuth telluride deposited as a thin film on a substrate such as a polyimide by sputtering. After the thin film is deposited, the
High power, rechargeable, pile type silver zinc battery
A high rate rechargeable silver-zinc pile type battery including a plurality of bipolar electrodes which are assembled into a full scale multi-cell pile. Each of bipolar electrodes includes a positive side having a porous silver matrix attached to silver foil and a negative side having a porous zinc structure vapor deposited on silver foil.
leading innovations and how to patent them
Electric vehicle (EV) technology innovators are leading the race to find high performance battery materials. Here''s a breakdown of current research and development efforts, and a look at how to patent different battery technologies. Lithium-ion — Goodenough for a Nobel Prize
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We prepared patent applications for battery safety systems, charging and discharging algorithms, and controlling the drawing of energy from hybrid power systems.
Photovoltaic giants wield legal tools to protect innovations and
As the new generation of n-type battery technology becomes increasingly popular, photovoltaic companies are placing greater emphasis on the patent protection of n
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This semiconductor solid battery is characterized in that a first insulating layer is provided between an N-type semiconductor and a P-type semiconductor. Preferably, the first insulating layer has a film thickness of not less than 3 nm and not more than 30 μm, and a specific permittivity of not more than 10. Preferably, the first insulating layer has a film density that is
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The additional fee for patent claims is then invoiced at the end of the three-month period. You can ask to receive the invoice before the three-month period has expired. Small business. A business with permanent employees who perform 20 man-years or fewer. You may be required to provide documentation that the business is a small business.
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As of Jan. 19, 2025, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will implement sweeping changes to its patent and trademark fee schedules, including
JinkoSolar to lease TOPCon patents to rivals in exchange for
JinkoSolar is offering its n-type tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) patents to competitors to encourage technological development and prevent legal conflicts.
Statutory Patent Fees
Statutory Patent Fees. Patenting costs can vary substantially. Factors such as the type of patent desired (e.g. a short-term patent or a full term patent) and whether protection in Ireland or abroad is sought, are relevant. The main statutory fees are as follows: 20 Year Patent:
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Fixed Fee per Unit: In this structure, the licensee pays a fixed amount for each unit of the product sold. This provides predictable income for the licensor but may not fully capture the product''s market potential. For example, if you have a patent for a new type of battery technology, prepare detailed documentation on the patent''s
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Fees for the application, examination and grant of a patent. Application fee: this includes up to ten patent claims; Examination fee ; Claims fees: for the eleventh patent claim and each subsequent patent claim; Fee for an accelerated examination procedure; The optional Swiss Patent Application Search is also subject to a fee.. Renewal fees. To keep a patent in force, annual
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Fee (RM) 1. Transmittal fee under Rules 14 and 19 of the Regulations under the Patent Cooperation Treaty: 550.00: 2. Late furnishing of transliteration for the purposes of international search: 25% of the international filing fee prescribed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty: 3. Late furnishing of transliteration for the purposes of
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USPTO Issues Final Rule on Patent Fees, Effective January 19, 202
The USPTO has published its final rule setting patent fees that will take effect January 19, 2025. The final rule steps back from some of the new fee structures proposed in April 2024, but still
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The battery also includes a negative electrode that includes a current collector and an active material comprising a lithium titanate material. 2004-10-29 Priority to US10/978,712 priority Critical patent/US7682745B2/en a battery may be provided in the form of a button cell type battery having a diameter of approximately 30 mm and a
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South Korean companies in the top 100. There are several promising South Korean firms among the top 100 players. LG Chem and Samsung SDI have built large high
Can I patent my battery technology innovation? | Insights
For many years, nickel-cadmium was the only suitable battery for any type of portable equipment (such as wireless communications and mobile computing). Accordingly, manufacturers are constantly improving battery cell systems. Patents are fundamental to protect R&D time and effort and (importantly) maximise a company''s commercial position.
An Inventor''s Guide to Understanding Patent
Patent maintenance fees and tiers. Patent maintenance fees attributed to the USPTO are set out in three stages (3.5, 7.5, 11.5 years) with the payments increasing over the period of cover, ending with the final payment being nearly
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Each type of right has its own requirements for renewal. Details for each are below: Open all Close all. Only NIPO and any patent agent you may have may claim payment of fees for patents and trademarks. Questions? Please contact our Customer Service Centre, telephone +47 22 38 73 00. Organization Number: 971 526 157: Postal Address
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The Patent document 2 discloses a technique, for obtaining a valve regulated lead-acid battery of a long life, of subjecting acetylene black or natural flake graphite to hydrogen reduction, preparing a paste type negative plate in which the reduced acetylene black or natural flake graphite is incorporated in an active material layer, and using the paste type negative plate.
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2004-10-29 Priority to US10/979,043 priority Critical patent/US7807299B2/en 2004-10-29 Priority to US10/976,508 priority patent/US7337010B2/en According to another exemplary embodiment, a battery may be provided in the form of a button cell type battery having a diameter of approximately 30 mm and a thickness of approximately 3 mm. It will
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As mentioned, even with the PCT route there comes a time when the applicant must select in which of the 153 countries they wish to proceed. At this point, there are costs associated with the official fees of the local Patent Office as well as
Can I patent my battery technology innovation?
Battery technology developers are obtaining patents for innovations across all parts of the cell and battery to maximise their commercial positions. Continued growth in
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The fees involved in drafting a patent depend on the complexity of the invention, with a professionally drafted application likely to cost in the region of £3000-£9000 (€3500-10,000, US$4000-12,500).