Who is Leading the WiFi 6 Patent Race?
Get unique insights into the key players shaping the WiFi 6 patent landscape. Learn about the complexities of licensing in such a complicated technology space and discover how reliable patent data can help navigate these with confidence.
Key take aways for SEP owners and standards implementers:
- In-depth analysis of patents across different WiFi generations
- Ranking of top WiFi 6 patent owners
- Benchmark the value of WiFi 6 portfolios
- Comprehensive breakdown of global WiFi patent licensing market
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What is Wi-Fi 6 technology?
Wi-Fi technology has become the backbone of modern connectivity, enabling billions of devices to communicate wirelessly and power everything from streaming services to smart homes and IoT networks. As data demands grow and the number of connected devices skyrockets, the need for more efficient, high-performance Wi-Fi has never been greater. Enter Wi-Fi 6 – the latest evolution in wireless technology.
Wi-Fi 6, also known as 802.11ax, offers significant improvements over its predecessors, including faster speeds, reduced latency, and the ability to support a much higher number of devices simultaneously. It is designed to thrive in congested environments, like stadiums, airports, and offices, where multiple devices compete for bandwidth. This makes Wi-Fi 6 a critical technology for businesses and consumers alike as they look to future-proof their networks.
Behind this technological leap are standard essential patents (SEPs) that protect the innovations enabling Wi-Fi 6’s capabilities. Our comprehensive report delves into the crucial role of SEPs in Wi-Fi technology, providing insights into the patent landscape shaping the future of wireless communications. Download our report to explore the leaders developing Wi-Fi 6 technologies and learn more about the SEP licensing market.
Identifying undeclared WiFi 6 SEPs
Why read this WiFi 6 report?
Both SEP owners and standards implementers of WiFi 6 technology need help navigating its patent landscape because being on either side of a negotiation requires reliable information. Things become complicated because some patents from previous generations belong to the WiFi 6 standard, and the payments for licensing deals vary depending on the entity being negotiated with. This report provides strategic insights into WiFi 6 portfolios, helping licensors and licensees make informed IP decisions and stay competitive in the WiFi 6 market. The report covers some key topics such as:
- Identifying Wi-Fi 4, 5 and 6 undeclared patents
- A ranking of Wi-Fi technology patent leaders across the landscape
- WiFi 6 SEP licensing across geographies
- Overview of the global WiFi SEP owner market
- Overview of the global WiFi standard implementer market
How we identified undeclared technology patents for this WiFi report
Identification
We used Classification powered by Cipher (a machine learning algorithm) to identify patents potentially related to the Wi-Fi 6 standard that have not been officially declared.
Validation
Industry experts review these findings to confirm their relevance to the Wi-Fi technology landscape, remove unrelated patents from the training data, and train the classification model on the updated data.
Ownership
Our approach simplifies the identification of patent holders, making it easier to understand “who owns what” within the dynamic Wi-Fi 6 patent ecosystem.