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Brussels, Belgium

Umicore


USPTO Granted Patents = 201

% Expired Patents = 9.0



Trademarks = 10

Forward Citations = 376

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267 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Jens M Paulsen (62 out of 87 patents)

silverMedal Maxime Blangero (25 out of 25 patents)

bronzeMedal JiHye Kim (21 out of 21 patents)

4.  Stijn Put (21 out of 21 patents)

5.  Randy De Palma (14 out of 15 patents)

6.  Kris Driesen (11 out of 12 patents)

7.  Dae-Hyun Kim (10 out of 10 patents)

8.  Xin Xia (10 out of 10 patents)

9.  Christian Masquelier (10 out of 25 patents)

10.  Nicolas Marx (10 out of 10 patents)

11.  HeonPyo Hong (10 out of 10 patents)

12.  Jing Zhang (9 out of 9 patents)

13.  Liang Zhu (9 out of 9 patents)

14.  Song-Yi Han (9 out of 33 patents)

15.  Daniël Nelis (8 out of 8 patents)


Core Competencies:
Lithium-Ion Batteries
Cathode Materials
Nickel Recovery
Composite Powders
Electrolyte Additives
Silicon Powder
Cobalt Oxide
Positive Electrode
Negative Electrode
High Voltage Applications
Metal Recovery
Battery Performance

201 patents:

1. 12744241 - Electrochemical cell comprising a polymer electrolyte and a nickel based cathode active material (2026-09-22),
2. 12703633 - Composite powder for use in the negative electrode of a battery and a battery comprising such a composite powder (2026-08-11),
3. 12700614 - Solid-state electrolyte for solid-state rechargeable sodium-ions batteries (2026-08-04),
4. 12683194 - Electrolyte for LI secondary batteries (2026-07-14),
5. 12679745 - Method for preparing a positive electrode active material for rechargeable batteries (2026-07-14),
6. 12658438 - Positive electrode active material for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries (2026-06-16),
7. 12640369 - Lithium nickel-based composite oxide as a positive electrode active material for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries (2026-05-26),
8. 12617696 - Powderous lithium cobalt-based oxide cathode active material powder for rechargeable lithium ion batteries and a method for making thereof (2026-05-05),
9. 12577110 - Powder of carbonaceous matrix particles and a composite powder, for use in the negative electrode of a battery, comprising such a powder (2026-03-17),
10. 12570542 - Process for preparing a high-purity nickel sulphate solution (2026-03-10),
11. 12567582 - Silicon-based powder, electrode and battery comprising such a powder (2026-03-03),
12. 12545805 - Manganese-bearing polymer complexes (2026-02-10),
13. 12542302 - Solid electrolyte interphase in Li secondary batteries (2026-02-03),
14. 12525603 - Positive electrode active material for rechargeable batteries (2026-01-13),
15. 12512472 - Lithium metal composite oxide powder with suppressed gas generation (2025-12-30),
Umicore is a global materials technology company that focuses on refining, recycling, and transforming valuable metals. Their expertise lies in developing innovative solutions for sustainable materials and clean technologies. Umicore's mission is to contribute to the transition to a circular economy by providing solutions for mobility, clean air, and resource efficiency. With operations in over 50 countries, Umicore strives to create long-term value for its customers, employees, and shareholders.
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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

Umicore
201 Patents

#5 in Brussels

#20 in Belgium

#4,203 in the World

Brussels, BE
Brussels, Belgium

Umicore

Forward Citations = 376

267 inventors:

goldMedal Jens M Paulsen (62 out of 87 patents)

silverMedal Maxime Blangero (25 out of 25 patents)

bronzeMedal JiHye Kim (21 out of 21 patents)

4.  Stijn Put (21 out of 21 patents)

5.  Randy De Palma (14 out of 15 patents)

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