USPTO granted Design Patent USD1120864S1 for an EV charger to Octopus Energy Group Limited. The design patent (Kind S1) protects the ornamental appearance of the vehicle charging equipment. Application No. 29992058 was filed March 5, 2025, and the patent issued with one claim on March 31, 2026. CPC classifications indicate charging circuit technology (H02J 7/00 series) combined with vehicle connection features (H02G 3/18).

Companies developing, manufacturing, or selling EV charging equipment should conduct design freedom analyses to assess potential infringement risks. Competitors should review the published design drawings to ensure their EV charger products do not copy the protected ornamental features. IP counsel should be consulted to understand the scope and duration of design patent protection.