• LG Energy Solution builds the future of battery innovation through global patent leadership across the entire value chain.
• The company drives long-term competitiveness through an IP-driven research and development (R&D) strategy and high-value patents.

On April 26, World Intellectual Property Day pays homage to the ideas, inventions, and creativity that push humanity forward. Established by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), this annual celebration underscores the importance of intellectual property (IP) by recognizing the individuals and companies using innovation to advance society and industry.

The strategic value of IP cannot be overstated. Going beyond a protective shield against theft, IP is a core asset that underpins LG Energy Solution’s future competitiveness. In the highly competitive, fast-moving battery industry, a robust patent portfolio is essential to sustaining technological leadership and market advantage.

As of 2025, LG Energy Solution holds 90,104 patents—27,093 in Korea and 63,011 overseas. This strong foundation supports the company’s ongoing strategy to secure and leverage IP assets globally, further reinforcing its position in the battery sector.

LG Energy Solution is far more than just a company with a large patent portfolio. It has ranked No. 1 in the Patent Asset Index (PAI)—a key benchmark of patent competitiveness—for over ten consecutive years, underscoring its industry-leading quality and technological excellence.

This achievement recognizes its comprehensive patent portfolio spanning the entire battery lifecycle, from materials, cells, and packs to Battery Management Systems (BMS). Equipped with this IP, LG Energy Solution continues to lead at every stage, from research and development (R&D) and manufacturing to customer applications. This portfolio also enables the company to respond quickly to market shifts and evolving customer demands to drive long-term growth.

Building on this foundation, LG Energy Solution’s IP-driven R&D approach integrates patent strategy from the early stages of planning. It focuses on securing high-quality patents with broad applications and low invalidation risk, while building an unmatched preemptive patent portfolio. It also includes balanced global filings across major markets such as the United States, Europe, and China, creating a well-structured and resilient global patent portfolio. Through this approach, the company strengthens both innovation and market responsiveness, laying a solid groundwork for sustainable growth.

Within its extensive IP portfolio, LG Energy Solution is cultivating premium patents that offer exceptional technological differentiation and economic advantages. These core assets boast strong commercial value and broad applicability across multiple products and platforms, offering greater real-world impact while enhancing financial performance. The company aims to continuously expand and leverage these premium patents to sharpen its competitive edge.

The company has secured more than 9,400 next-generation battery patents, highlighting its influence in emerging technologies. Among these, 3,000 are based on the 46-series cylindrical battery segment and 500 on dry electrode technology, two major strengths. The company is also innovating various next-generation solutions, including LMR batteries with reduced cobalt and nickel content and increased manganese, silicon anodes, all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs), and lithium metal batteries. These innovations maximize energy density, lifespan, and cost efficiency for greater performance and economic competitiveness, positioning LG Energy Solution at the forefront of the future mobility market.

With its wide array of patents and world-class IP competitiveness, LG Energy Solution is well established as a leading IP-driven innovator at the intersection of technology and market leadership. By integrating patent strategy into every R&D stage and building a portfolio that covers the entire value chain, it continues to solidify its technological leadership. Looking ahead, the company will focus on securing advanced intellectual property to drive sustainable innovation and long-term growth as a global leader in the evolving patent landscape.

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