Webinars

(FREE) KIM & CHANG: Cathode Materials and Patent Strategy in the ESS Era

As ESS becomes a major driver of battery demand, safety, cost, cycle life and supply security have become increasingly important factors for batteries beyond maximum energy density, with LFP batteries becoming widely used as a result. Various new cathode materials have been proposed to replace LFP to address the relatively low energy density of LFP batteries while maintaining safety and low cost, such as LMFP, LMR, and SIB. Each of these materials promises certain improvements over LFP in ESS applications, but involve different challenges to achieving widespread adoption. This talk compares these chemistries for ESS, and uses patent landscape analysis to examine how leading players are trying to solve these challenges and build system-level IP platforms.

This webinar will focus on the following key topics:

• Expansion of ESS market leading to prioritizing safety, cost, and cycle life for cathodes, not just energy density
• LMFP is the nearest practical upgrade path from LFP, but Mn dissolution and dual-voltage behavior remain challenges
• LMR is promising, but voltage fade still limits commercialization
• Sodium-ion is a strong low-cost challenger, but lower energy density and cathode stability remain hurdles

A PDF copy of the presentation will be sent to all attendees after the event.

Presenters
Inchan Andrew Kwon – Foreign Attorney at Kim & Chang
Sung-Eun Kim – Patent Attorney at Kim & Chang

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(FREE) BAUM & ASSOCIATES: As the North American EV Market Stumbles is Strong Growth Likely or Necessary?

Sales of battery electrics (including PHEVs and EREVs) are growing globally, but the North American market is lagging due in large part to changes in regulatory policy. While this could change, it may do so with a delay as changes in regulatory policy may allow for a “grow-in” period.

The demand for and interest in electric vehicles remains, particularly among younger buyers and with current owners. Range anxiety is declining and charge anxiety is being addressed, although the gap between expectation and reality remains for those not familiar with these vehicles.

“China speed” is an issue for all automakers; Chinese automakers are increasing electric vehicle sales in North America. They will likely enter the US early in the next decade, requiring global automakers to address this challenge.

This webinar will focus on the following key topics:

• Current sales and forecast to 2031
• How the termination of federal incentives and regulations has affected automaker strategies
• How increasing hybridization will affect the electric vehicle market
• Various automakers have very different approaches to electrification in North America
• Developments in charging infrastructure, battery technology, and vehicle features will play a key role

A PDF copy of the presentation will be sent to all attendees after the event.

Presenter
Alan Baum – Principal, Baum & Associates

Alan Baum formed Baum & Associates in August 2009. The company produces a detailed sales forecast, market analysis, and product life cycle for the range of electrified vehicles and provides monthly sales results for these vehicles. Baum analyzes the impact of alternative fuel vehicles as well as advanced technologies in internal combustion engines that provide improved fuel economy. He consults with suppliers, the financial community, government agencies, and non-governmental organizations. Since the 1980s, Baum has produced an automotive production forecast with detailed analysis of the automotive market.

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(FREE) SQUIRE PATTON BOGGS: The Expansion of Strained Silicon Anode Litigation

The founder of Sila Nanomaterials once told a cohort of Cyclotron Road (now Activate) entrepreneurs in March of 2019 that entrepreneurs should not waste their time on patents. Yet, in 2026, Sila Nanomaterials sued Carbon ONE New Energy for alleged patent infringement in Federal District Court and before the International Trade Commission (ITC). This talk will discuss how and why Sila built up their silicon-carbon anode patents and what they may hope to achieve with their lawsuits. With this in mind, we’ll offer recommendations for battery-focused entrepreneurs as to how best to position their intellectual property for potential conflicts.

This webinar will focus on the following key topics:

• What patents does Sila Nanomaterials have that they allege Carbon ONE infringes?
• Why is Sila Nanomaterials pursuing parallel litigation in Federal District Court and before the ITC?
• What defenses will Carbon ONE present and what are the possible outcomes to this case?
• How will that affect the silicon anode battery market?
• What should battery companies do in light of these developments?

A PDF copy of the presentation will be sent to all attendees after the event.

Presenter
Todd Ostomel – Partner at Squire Patton Boggs

Todd helps entrepreneurs develop and manage global patent and trade secret portfolios. He focuses on patent prosecution and portfolio management, patent opinions, due diligence, utility and design patent applications, and trade secret counseling. Todd has extensive experience preparing and prosecuting US and international patent applications for inventions related to energy storage, energy production, fuel cells, rechargeable batteries, battery recycling, AI diagnostics, chemical processes, small and large molecules, polymorphs, ceramics, biofuels, cryptocurrency, and LEDs. He also has extensive experience with trade secret enforcement.

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