6G Enabling Technologies: What Patent Trends Reveal About the Future of Wireless
With the IoT devices projected to surpass 24 billion by 2025, the importance of enhanced connectivity has never been more evident. This is where 6G emerges as the zenith. With speeds 100 times faster than 5G and significantly reduced latency, 6G offers significant improvements. Its expanded data capacity and heightened connection density are critical for […]
How Non-Telecom Giants Are Taking the Wheel in 6G Standardization
The unfolding story of 6G has expanded well beyond telecom companies and chipmakers. Companies such as Google, Meta, and Toyota, often considered peripheral to wireless communication, are now actively shaping the 6G technology landscape. Through patent filings, proposal submissions to 3GPP, and R&D collaborations, they’re aligning 6G’s development across sectors as varied as healthcare, aerospace, […]
Is Your Competitor Secretly Leading the Ambient IoT Revolution?
One of the biggest bottlenecks of the IoT industry is power usage. Powering 100s of sensors and devices requires complex charging infrastructure or batteries that need to be replaced on time. We all know how much this complicates operations and raises serious concerns for the environment and sustainability. Modern households already feature hundreds of Internet […]
Inside InterDigital’s Patent Strategy in 5G: Filings, Litigation Trends, and Licensing Power
In an era where technological innovation is the currency of progress, companies like InterDigital stand out, not just for their groundbreaking research but for their masterful cultivation of intellectual property. Unlike many product-centric firms, InterDigital has carved a unique niche as a pure-play research and development powerhouse, with its very foundation rooted in licensing its […]
Role of Patents in Telecom Industry Innovation: Litigation, Trends, and Opportunities
5G isn’t merely a faster network; it’s the foundational layer for a hyper-connected future, poised to revolutionize industries from autonomous vehicles to smart cities and industrial IoT. This transformative technology, while promising unprecedented speeds and connectivity, also navigates a complex intellectual property (IP) landscape. The strategic management of patent portfolios, the proactive pursuit of innovation, […]
Top Companies and Universities mapping the 6G Technology
While 5G networks are still expanding, companies have already set their sights on 6G. Research labs, telecom giants, and universities are actively shaping the next generation of wireless technology. Strategic partnerships, patent filings, and white papers are surfacing at an increasing pace. Identifying the right innovations early is crucial. Instead of guesswork, a deep dive […]
Inside Sony’s Patent Strategy in 5G: Filings, Litigation Trends, and Licensing Power
In an era defined by rapid technological evolution and fierce competition, intellectual property (IP) has become a cornerstone of corporate strategy. For a global powerhouse like Sony, known for its groundbreaking contributions across electronics, entertainment, and imaging, its patent portfolio is more than just a collection of assets; it is a testament to its innovation […]
Win WiFi 6 licensing negotiations using patent landscape analysis
The widespread adoption of WiFi 6 across various devices and industries has made licensing negotiations more complex and time-sensitive. Product launch deadlines and compliance pressures leave little room for delays. Yet, analyzing the large volume of patents, technical documents, and TGAX submissions to identify weak patent claims makes the process anything but quick. Failing to […]
Get higher value in SEP licensing with advanced claim mapping strategies
If your SEP licensing efforts are falling short of expectations due to licensee rebuttals, it’s time to rethink your approach. One common misstep is focusing only on a single stage of 3GPP standards when preparing claim charts. This leaves important details out, creating gaps that licensees can challenge, such as missing technical explanations or incomplete […]
Inside Qualcomm’s Patent Strategy in Wi-Fi: Filings, Litigation Trends, and Licensing Power
Strategic IP Management in the Wireless Domain: A Case Study on Qualcomm Qualcomm’s IP strategy is not merely about accumulating patents; it’s a dynamic framework that supports its core business—from mobile processors and 5G chipsets to advanced networking and IoT solutions. The company’s market position is intrinsically linked to its extensive patent portfolio, which serves […]
6G Technology Discussions Begin & this Automotive Giant Takes the Lead
While 5G is still being developed and implemented, the 3GPP has already initiated discussions on 6G technology. Given the transformative impact of 5G across various industries, 6G innovation will extend far beyond telecommunications. This expanding scope attracts active involvement from companies outside the traditional telecom sector. Companies should anticipate a broader range of intellectual property […]
Build a Strong Wi-Fi 7 Patent Portfolio Before Market Entry
Major players like ZTE, Xiaomi, Zyxel, Sagemcom, Maxlinear, TP-Link, Buffalo, Gemtek, and a few others have already begun marketing their Wi-Fi 7 routers, following the certifications received from the Wi-Fi Alliance. The early days of Wi-Fi 6 were marked by a similar rush to market. However, Wi-Fi manufacturers such as D-Link, Sercom, and Acer (having […]
Quickly Identify Non-SEPs To Optimize Your SEP Licensing Strategy
Identifying Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) is a resource-intensive task, especially when dealing with a large patent portfolio. In this process, manual analysis is the preferred method, but examining patents that are unlikely to be SEPs can lead to inefficient portfolio management and limit strategic decision-making during SEP licensing. Therefore, to avoid investing valuable resources into […]
Become The Leading SEP Contributor To Wi-Fi 7 With Your Wi-Fi 6 Patents!
While Wi-Fi 6 has reshaped the connectivity landscape, the arrival of Wi-Fi 7 presents both a challenge and an opportunity for telecom players. Poised to power everything from immersive AR/VR experiences to ultra-high-definition video streams, Wi-Fi 7 is set to redefine the benchmarks of wireless networking. With the Wi-Fi Alliance’s anticipated unveiling of Wi-Fi CERTIFIED […]
A tool to identify standard essential patents in your portfolio.
The Traditional process to identify Standard Essential Patent (SEP) is time-consuming and resource-intensive, especially when dealing with large patent sets. While manual analysis cannot be overlooked, it often involves examining patents that are not even close to being a Standard Essential Patent (SEP). This leads to wasted resources and hindrances in competing in the dynamic […]
Philip’s Strategy To Declare One Patent as a Standard Essential Patent in Two Standards
Generally, patents are filed with a particular standard in mind. Take, for instance, a scenario where researchers filed a patent related to a concept in 5G technology. The typical route for obtaining returns from such a patent would involve declaring it essential to 5G within the 3GPP organization. But have you ever wondered what the […]