Pure Lithium Corporation, a Chicago-based battery technology developer, announced that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has granted a foundational patent titled “Vertically Integrated Pure Lithium Metal Production and Lithium Battery Production.” This patent covers the company’s end-to-end process from brine-based lithium extraction through pure lithium metal anode fabrication to full battery assembly. Pure Lithium’s Brine to Battery™ trademark is now registered in Saudi Arabia, establishing a robust intellectual property foundation in the region.
“The technology is particularly relevant to Saudi Arabia because it is one of the places in the world with lithium-containing brines, and even has an abundance of vanadium, which is used in our second-generation battery,” said Founder, Chairman and CEO Emilie Bodoin. “In order to displace today’s lithium-ion battery, our vision is to create global battery hubs with closed loop supply chains, not just in the U.S., but in the many places in the world where the materials are co-located. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is one of these perfect fits, and our visions are clearly aligned.”
This Saudi patent follows a foundational U.S. patent granted in February 2023 for the company’s lithium metal and battery production technologies, with Bodoin listed as the sole inventor. Since then, Pure Lithium has assembled an extensive IP portfolio that now exceeds 128 patents and pending applications worldwide, along with multiple registered trademarks.
In 2023, Saudi Arabia’s Energy Capital Group became an investor in Pure Lithium, citing the technology’s potential to give the kingdom a competitive edge in global battery manufacturing through unprecedented supply chain assurance.
Pure Lithium’s proprietary lithium metal battery offers higher energy density, reduced weight and lower production costs compared to conventional lithium-ion cells. By eliminating graphite, nickel, cobalt and manganese from its design, the company streamlines raw material requirements and reduces dependence on traditional battery-material supply chains.
Source: Business Wire
