“Patent Disputes in ESS are On the Rise: Here’s How Developers Can Prepare”

As energy storage systems transition from emerging technology to critical infrastructure, patent disputes are becoming an increasingly common and consequential part of the competitive landscape. In a recent article for Energy Storage News, Marshall Gerstein attorney Isaku Begert examines the rise in intellectual property conflicts across the energy storage sector and what developers can do to prepare. 

As projects scale and systems become more complex, disputes are no longer isolated events but tend to arise at predictable pressure points, including system integration, supply chain shifts, and market expansion. 

Isaku outlines a proactive approach to managing IP risk, encouraging companies to treat intellectual property as part of core engineering and operational strategy rather than a reactive legal issue. By identifying risk early and embedding IP considerations into development and sourcing decisions, energy storage developers can reduce disruption, maintain flexibility, and keep projects on track. 

Read Isaku’s column in Energy Storage News.