Core Insights - CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited) has filed an international patent application titled "Cell, Battery, Top Cover, and Electric Equipment" with the application number PCT/CN2024/112416, which is set to be published internationally on October 16, 2025 [1] Group 1: Patent and R&D Developments - In 2023, CATL has announced a total of 1,219 international patent applications, representing a 24.9% increase compared to the same period last year [4] - The company invested 10.095 billion yuan in research and development in the first half of 2023, which is a year-on-year increase of 17.48% [4]