Dragonfly Energy Strengthens IP Portfolio for Solid-State Battery Manufacturing with U.S. Patent Allowance
Rhea-AI Summary
Dragonfly Energy (Nasdaq: DFLI) received a U.S. Patent and Trademark Office notice of allowance for “Powderized Solid-State Electrolyte and Electroactive Materials.”
The patent covers manufacturing processes that support solid-state battery development, bolstering the company’s U.S. IP position and broader strategy for scalable, domestic battery cell production.
AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
Positive
- U.S. patent allowance for powderized solid-state electrolyte and electroactive materials
- Strengthens U.S. intellectual property position in advanced battery cell manufacturing
- Supports progress toward scalable production of all-solid-state battery cells
- Adds to recent international patent allowances in dry electrode and solid-state development
Negative
- None.
News Market Reaction – DFLI
On the day this news was published, DFLI gained 5.32%, reflecting a notable positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +3.5% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 6 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $1M to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $24.09M at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Peers on Argus
DFLI traded lower ahead of this IP update while peers showed mixed moves, with both notable gainers and decliners. The lack of a consistent peer direction points to stock-specific factors rather than a unified sector rotation.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15 | Patent allowance | Positive | +10.4% | European patent allowance reinforcing dry electrode and solid-state IP platform. |
| Jun 02 | Litigation update | Neutral | +2.3% | Company filed suit over allegedly false and misleading product claims. |
| May 14 | Q1 2026 earnings | Negative | -4.2% | Net sales decline and continued losses with negative Adjusted EBITDA guidance. |
| May 13 | Product platform launch | Positive | +2.1% | Launch of upgraded Battle Born e-commerce platform to support growth. |
| May 06 | R&D funding award | Positive | +5.7% | Additional Nevada Tech Hub funding to expand cell prototyping and testing. |
DFLI has generally reacted positively to strategic and technology updates, with the only notable negative move tied to an earnings report.
Regulatory & Risk Context
Short interest is at a moderate level, suggesting some potential for volatility but less likelihood of an extreme short-squeeze-driven move absent new catalysts.
Market Pulse Summary
The stock moved +5.3% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with prior IP-related news, which saw moves near 10%. With shares far below the 52‑week high, ongoing losses and moderate short interest remain risks if commercialization progress stalls.
Key Terms
solid-state electrolyte technical
electroactive materials technical
solid-state battery technical
dry electrode technical
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Patent milestone supports continued progress toward scalable production of next-generation lithium battery cells
RENO, Nev., June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. (Nasdaq: DFLI) (“Dragonfly Energy” or the “Company”), an industry leader in energy storage and maker of Battle Born Batteries®, today announced it has received a notice of allowance from the United States Patent and Trademark Office for its patent application titled “Powderized Solid-State Electrolyte and Electroactive Materials.”
The allowed patent application is directed toward manufacturing processes that support Dragonfly Energy’s solid-state battery development efforts. The technology further strengthens the Company’s U.S. intellectual property position in advanced battery cell manufacturing.
“This U.S. patent allowance milestone is an important step in protecting the materials and processes we believe are central to the future of solid-state battery manufacturing,” said Dr. Denis Phares, Chief Executive Officer of Dragonfly Energy. “Our team continues to advance technologies designed to simplify production, support scalability, and move us closer to the commercialization of all-solid-state battery cells.”
Dragonfly Energy’s solid-state development efforts are part of the Company’s broader strategy to advance domestic battery cell manufacturing through proprietary materials, powder-based processing, and scalable production methods. The Company believes these technologies can support the future deployment of nonflammable, all-solid-state battery cells across a range of energy storage applications.
The milestone follows multiple recent international patent allowances related to Dragonfly Energy’s dry electrode and solid-state battery development, further demonstrating the Company’s progress in building a broad intellectual property portfolio around advanced battery manufacturing.
For more information about Dragonfly Energy, visit Dragonflyenergy.com.
About Dragonfly Energy
Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. (Nasdaq: DFLI) is a comprehensive lithium battery technology company, specializing in cell manufacturing, battery pack assembly, and full system integration. Through its renowned Battle Born Batteries® brand, Dragonfly Energy has established itself as a frontrunner in the lithium battery industry, with hundreds of thousands of reliable battery packs deployed in the field through top-tier OEMs and a diverse retail customer base. At the forefront of domestic lithium battery cell production, Dragonfly Energy’s patented dry electrode manufacturing process can deliver chemistry-agnostic power solutions for a broad spectrum of applications, including energy storage systems, electric vehicles, and consumer electronics. The Company’s overarching mission is the future deployment of its proprietary, nonflammable, all-solid-state battery cells.
To learn more about Dragonfly Energy and its commitment to clean energy advancements, visit investors.dragonflyenergy.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical statements of fact and statements regarding the Company's intent, belief, or expectations, including, but not limited to, statements regarding the Company’s intellectual property portfolio, the Company's future results of operations and financial position, planned products and services, business strategy and plans, market size and growth opportunities, competitive position and technological and market trends. Some of these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking words, including “may,” “should,” “expect,” “intend,” “will,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “predict,” “plan,” “targets,” “projects,” “could,” “would,” “continue,” “forecast” or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar expressions.
These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors (some of which are beyond the Company's control) which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include those set forth in the sections entitled “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, and in the Company's subsequent filings with the SEC available at www.sec.gov. If any of these risks materialize or any of the Company's assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that the Company presently does not know or that it currently believes are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date they were made. Except to the extent required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made.
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Source: Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp.
