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M&A / Property

Full Circle Lithium Achieves Global Expansion Milestone with Lithium Battery Fire Suppression Patent Application Filings

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Jan 14, 2026 · 07:00 FCLI · 0.39 Full Circle Lithium Corp.
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Executive Summary

  • Full Circle Lithium Corp. filed patent applications for its FCL‑X™ lithium‑ion battery fire‑extinguishing technology in an additional 50 international markets, bringing the total to 56 jurisdictions.
  • The filings cover key regions across North America, Europe, Asia‑Pacific, the Middle East and South America, positioning the company to protect and commercialize its solution globally.
  • CEO Carlos Vicens highlighted the growing demand for battery fire suppression and emphasized that the expanded IP portfolio supports the company’s mission to become a leading provider for EVs, energy storage, transportation safety and other green‑economy sectors.

Key Details

  • Patent Coverage: 56 jurisdictions – Canada, United States, Mexico; European Patent Office; China, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand; Saudi Arabia, UAE, Israel; Brazil, Chile.
  • Technology: FCL‑X™ – a proprietary, non‑hazardous, water‑based fire‑extinguishing agent specifically designed for lithium‑ion battery fires.
  • Target Markets: Electric vehicles (EVs), Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), transportation safety (airlines, buses, trains, ships), e‑mobility (e‑bikes, e‑scooters), military and other industrial applications.
  • Current Adoption: Already in use by several U.S. fire departments, EV manufacturers and other professional users for critical battery fire incidents.
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanding IP protection to capture a significant share of the emerging global market for lithium‑ion battery fire suppression; mitigating risk of competitor entry; supporting future commercial agreements and distribution partnerships.
  • CEO Quote: “Filing in these key jurisdictions ensures that we are backed by a robust global IP strategy… our mission is to provide peace of mind to everyone—from industrial grid operators to the individual homeowner.”

Notable Quotes

  • Carlos Vicens, CEO & Founder: “We are addressing a new, urgent, and growing global problem with our unique and proprietary FCL‑X™ lithium‑ion battery extinguishing solution that is environmentally friendly, and already trusted by a growing group of US fire safety professionals on the front lines.”
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