Core Viewpoint - CATL has filed an international patent application for a new battery technology, indicating its ongoing commitment to innovation and research in the battery sector [1] Group 1: Patent Application - The patent is titled "Battery Monomer, Silicon-Carbon Composite Material and Preparation Method, Battery Device and Power Device" with application number PCT/CN2025/079658 [1] - The international publication date for the patent is set for February 19, 2026 [1] Group 2: Research and Development - In 2023, CATL has announced a total of 262 international patent applications, representing a 33.67% increase compared to the same period last year [1] - For the first half of 2025, the company invested 10.095 billion yuan in research and development, which is a year-on-year increase of 17.48% [1]