Three pools. Multiple independent licensors. No FRAND precedent. No binding collective framework that all essential patent holders are obligated to join.
This is not a temporary condition. It is the architecture of HEVC licensing, and it systematically advantages undeclared SEP holders over implementers who have satisfied their pool obligations in good faith.
The HEVC Patent Landscape Report Is Coming
GreyB has done the most rigorous independent analysis of the HEVC patent landscape to date, 4,904 patent families analyzed, 2,225 identified as potential SEPs, ranked across 25+ owners.
The full report will be published soon. Fill out the form below to get the Executive Summary now, before anyone else.
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The Value of HEVC Patent Analysis
Reduce “Shadow IP” Risks and Avoid Surprising Royalties
Undeclared essential patents are a major threat in a mature standard like HEVC. Our report finds the real scope of this “shadow IP.” It identifies companies that hold these key assets. Knowing who owns these patents helps you prepare early for possible licensing demands and prevent expensive lawsuits later.
Improve Your Licensing Strategy and Negotiation Position
Get a clear overview of publicly declared HEVC patent families. This includes those in pools and ITU-T. Compare your patents to the overall landscape. Find important licensing leaders. Understand the real value of essential patents. This information helps you negotiate with confidence and get better terms.
Compare Your IP Position and Competitor Strategies
A full breakdown of company shares across declared, undeclared, and total essential HEVC patent families shows your position clearly. Find top innovators, new players, and those with a strong but undeclared hand. Understand their strategies. See if they make money aggressively through pools or quietly build power for enforcement.
Ensure Freedom to Operate (FTO) and Reduce Product Development Risk
Before making large investments in HEVC-compliant products, it is important to understand the complete patent picture. Our report helps find possible patent roadblocks and high-risk areas. You can make informed decisions and create strong FTO strategies. This protects your new ideas from future problems.
Find Strategic Collaboration and Acquisition Opportunities
Find companies and research institutions with strong, essential, and possibly undervalued HEVC patent portfolios. If you are looking for partners to strengthen your technology or targets to strengthen your patent position, our detailed analysis identifies the players with the most value in the HEVC ecosystem.
Report Highlights (Coming Soon – Sneak Peek)
10 sections covering the full HEVC royalty stack, from the licensing crisis to the strategic playbook. The JCT-VC contribution landscape, declared vs. potential SEPs, top SEP holder leaderboards, technical breakdowns by coding tool, geographic origin of innovation, and jurisdiction-level enforcement maps.
Stay Ahead. Be Prepared.
The HEVC patent landscape is dynamic and presents numerous challenges. Do not get caught off guard.
