LG Group has significantly strengthened its technological competitiveness by securing over 1,000 patents in China during the first quarter of this year. The company has obtained a large number of patents in key future industries, including electric vehicle (EV) batteries, displays, eco-friendly materials, and robotics.
According to China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) on the 1st, CNIPA approved 1,132 patents applied for by LG Electronics and other LG affiliates between 2016 and 2024 in Q1 2024. This marks a 48% increase compared to the same period last year (763 patents).
Breaking down the approved patents by month, LG Group saw a steady rise: 311 in January, 354 in February, and 467 in March. As of March, LG Electronics led the group with 174 patents, followed by LG Energy Solution (126), LG Display (57), LG Innotek (57), and LG Chem (53).
LG Electronics demonstrated robust R&D achievements in EVs, robotics, and display technologies. Among the patents approved last month, innovations like ‘Vehicle Display Device (Patent No. CN119698366A)’ and ‘Pop-Up Display Device and Vehicle (Patent No. CN119604423A)’ are expected to be applied in next-generation automotive infotainment systems. The company also secured multiple patents for delivery robots, such as ‘Delivery Robot (Patent No. CN119635617A)’, expanding its competitiveness in robotics.
LG Innotek acquired key technologies related to EV charging, including ‘EV Charging Controller and EV Charger Including the Same (Patent No. CN119705169A)’ and ‘Electric Vehicle Charging Device and Method (Patent No. CN119705174A),’ which focus on high-efficiency charging and enhanced safety. Another notable patent, ‘Projection Device and Electronic Device Including the Same (CN119698570A),’ could be applied in next-gen displays and augmented reality (AR) devices.
LG Chem and LG Energy Solution are accelerating efforts to secure all-solid-state battery technology, targeting mass production by 2030. LG Chem obtained a patent titled ‘Composite Solid Electrolyte and All-Solid-State Battery Including the Same (Patent No. CN119654730A).’ Meanwhile, LG Energy Solution secured patents like ‘Solid Electrolyte-Electrode Composite and All-Solid-State Battery Including the Same (Patent No. CN119585902A)’ and ‘Electrolyte Composition and Lithium-Metal Battery Including the Same (Patent No. CN119678286A)’. These technologies are expected to optimize all-solid-state battery performance by ensuring stable bonding between electrolytes and electrodes.
