Northvolt AB has a total of 468 patents globally, out of which 90 have been granted. Of these 468 patents, 77% patents are active. Sweden is where Northvolt AB has filed the maximum number of patents, followed by the United States of America and Europe (EPO). Parallelly, Sweden seems to be the main focused R&D centre which is also the origin country of Northvolt AB.
Northvolt AB was founded in 2016. Northvolt AB is a Swedish battery manufacturer focused on producing sustainable, high-performance lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage. With a strong commitment to green energy, the company aims to reduce carbon emissions by using recycled materials and clean energy in its production process.
Do read about some of the most popular patents of Northvolt AB which have been covered by us in this article and also you can find Northvolt AB patents information, the worldwide patent filing activity and its patent filing trend over the years, and many other stats over Northvolt AB patent portfolio.
How many patents does Northvolt AB have?
Northvolt AB has a total of 468 patents globally. These patents belong to 177 unique patent families. Out of 468 patents, 363 patents are active.
How Many Patents did Northvolt AB File Every Year?
Are you wondering why there is a drop in patent filing for the last two years? It is because a patent application can take up to 18 months to get published. Certainly, it doesn’t suggest a decrease in the patent filing.
| Year of Patents Filing or Grant | Applications Filed | Patents Granted |
| 2025 | – | 8 |
| 2024 | 49 | 47 |
| 2023 | 139 | 20 |
| 2022 | 176 | 12 |
| 2021 | 51 | 3 |
| 2020 | 31 | – |
| 2019 | 15 | – |
| 2018 | 7 | – |
How many Northvolt AB patents are Alive/Dead?
Worldwide Patents
How Many Patents did Northvolt AB File in Different Countries?
Countries in which Northvolt AB Filed Patents
| Country | Patents |
| Sweden | 119 |
| United States Of America | 70 |
| Europe (EPO) | 57 |
| Korea (South) | 16 |
| Japan | 12 |
| China | 11 |
| Canada | 10 |
| Germany | 6 |
| Poland | 6 |
| Hungary | 5 |
| Spain | 4 |
| Norway | 3 |
| Croatia | 2 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
| Finland | 1 |
| Italy | 1 |
| Morocco | 1 |
| Australia | 1 |
| Indonesia | 1 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1 |
| Taiwan | 1 |
| Russian Federation | 1 |
| Mexico | 1 |
Where are Research Centers of Northvolt AB Patents Located?
Best Northvolt AB Patents
US10995014B1 is the most popular patent in the Northvolt AB portfolio. It has received 30 citations so far from companies like American Potash & Chem Corp, Sherritt Gordon Limited and Southwire Company.
Below is the list of most cited patents of Northvolt AB:
| Publication Number | Citation Count |
| US10995014B1 | 30 |
| WO2020212363A1 | 11 |
| US20180248221A1 | 6 |
| WO2022053448A1 | 5 |
| US11522177B2 | 4 |
| WO2023021182A1 | 4 |
| WO2023031110A1 | 4 |
| EP4053965A1 | 4 |
| US11848458B1 | 3 |
| WO2022009004A1 | 3 |
What Percentage of Northvolt AB US Patent Applications were Granted?
Northvolt AB (Excluding its subsidiaries) has filed 37 patent applications at USPTO so far (Excluding Design and PCT applications). Out of these 9 has been granted leading to a grant rate of 100%.
Below are the key stats of Northvolt AB patent prosecution at the USPTO.
Which Law Firms are Managing US Patents for Northvolt AB?
| Law Firm | Total Applications | Success Rate |
| Alston & Bird Llp | 37 | 100.00% |
| Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett & Dunner | 2 | 100.00% |
What Technologies are Covered by Northvolt AB?
Northvolt AB’s patents drive innovation across battery design, materials, manufacturing, and sustainability. From advanced electrodes and electrolytes to smart battery management and recycling, these technologies power safer, more efficient and eco-friendly energy storage solutions—fueling the future of EVs, aviation and beyond.
What are Northvolt AB key innovation segments?
The chart below distributes patents filed by Northvolt AB in different countries on the basis of the technology protected in patents. It also represents the markets where Northvolt AB thinks it’s important to protect particular technology inventions.
R&D Focus: How has Northvolt AB search focus changed over the years?
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