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U.S. Opens Patent Probe Into Chinese Battery-Maker EVE Energy

Published: Aug. 21, 2026 6:32 p.m. GMT+8

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The U.S. International Trade Commission has launched an investigation into Chinese battery maker EVE Energy Co. Ltd. Photo: VCG

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has launched an investigation into Chinese battery maker EVE Energy Co. Ltd. (300014.SZ) and its clients over alleged patent infringement claims filed by South Korean rival LG Energy Solution Ltd.

The ITC said Thursday that it would launch a Section 337 investigation into certain rechargeable cylindrical batteries, battery components and products containing them.

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ITC launched a Section 337 investigation into EVE Energy and clients over LG Energy Solution’s patent complaint on cylindrical batteries.
Ten entities named, including EVE, U.S. subsidiaries, Bosch, Koki Holdings, and Chervon; LG seeks a limited exclusion order.
EVE denies infringement, plans legal defense; its U.S. sales were about 700 million yuan annually from 2021–2023.

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What Happened When

2001：: EVE Energy was founded, initially focusing on lithium batteries for smart meters and industrial equipment.

2015：: EVE Energy entered the electric-vehicle battery business.

2026年6月：: LG Energy Solution filed the complaint with the ITC, alleging patent infringement by EVE Energy.

2026年7月：: EVE Energy denied infringing LG Energy Solution's patents and announced plans to assemble a legal team for defense.

Thursday (date not specified)：: The ITC announced it would launch a Section 337 investigation into certain rechargeable cylindrical batteries, battery components, and products containing them, covering 10 entities including EVE Energy and its subsidiaries and partners.

First half of 2026：: EVE's overseas sales reached 11.33 billion yuan ($1.7 billion), up 62.6% from a year earlier, accounting for roughly a quarter of total revenue (this is a reporting period, not an event).

From 2021 through 2023：: EVE reported annual U.S. sales of roughly 700 million yuan, representing less than 10% of its overseas revenue (this is a historical range, not a specific event).

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