Home > 5G Patent Landscape Aerial view of a 4g/5g cellular / radio repeater tower. 5G Patent Landscape Bringing clarity to 5G patent negotiations Request a Demo Navigating the 5G patent landscape The 5G patent landscape has been growing consistently over the past decade. 5G technology represents the forefront of telecommunications, marked by significant speed, capacity, and connectivity enhancements. The latest advancements in 5G standards, encapsulated in the 3GPP Release 18 and the upcoming Release 19, are set to enhance mobile broadband, massive IoT, and ultra-reliable low-latency communications, paving the way for future 6G technologies. As of October 30, 2024, 555,000 patent families were declared to ETSI, highlighting the intense innovation and competition in this field. The cut-throat patent landscape of 5G technology The 5G Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) licensing market is highly lucrative, driving intense competition and geopolitical maneuvering as countries seek to dominate this critical technological landscape. This competitive patent race underscores the importance of 5G in maintaining leadership in industrial value chains. Let’s examine the top critical challenges in the highly competitive 5G SEP landscape. 5G Report: Stay Ahead in the Next Technology Revolution Navigate the rapidly evolving 5G landscape with confidence through our latest market intelligence. As cellular technology evolves at unprecedented speed and market complexity intensifies, SEP owners, implementers, and forward-thinking businesses need reliable insights.Our unbiased, data-driven research captures the latest shifts in patent ownership, technical contributions, and market dynamics, serving as the industry’s most trusted benchmark. Beyond patent rankings, we illuminate emerging trends, strategic opportunities, and potential challenges, empowering you to make informed decisions in the transformative world of 5G innovation. Get 2025 Report LexisNexis Cellular Verified Initiative Cellular Verified is a collaborative effort by LexisNexis in partnership with over 30 ETSI-declaring companies. The initiative delivers the industry’s most accurate and reliable patent declaration data, setting new standards for data quality in the industry. Understanding the challenges posed by undeclared patents Licensors or IP portfolio managers must have access to 5G patent data to identify strengths/weaknesses of their 5G patent portfolio and benchmark it against competitors to make informed decisions on portfolio development. Licensing professionals need access to comprehensive data to filter out irrelevant patents in 5G portfolios to focus resources on valuable, licensable patents and monitor market and ownership changes. Law firms and consultants are tasked with mapping out the numerator and denominator of relevant 5G patents to determine individual patent holders’ and pools’ share of all relevant 5G patents. With this data, IP attorneys can compare licensing offers and assess the relative value of different patent portfolios. For those in the 5G technology space, the dearth of data on undeclared patents creates a landscape fraught with uncertainty. Monitoring 5G patent filing and ownership helps quantify risks and forecast future royalty expenses or income. Licensors, licensees, and IP attorneys must, therefore, arm themselves with the tools to uncover undeclared 5G patents, ensuring due diligence is conducted, and strategic decisions are grounded in reliable data. In summary, a comprehensive understanding of the 5G patent landscape obtained through analytics empowers both SEP owners and SEP implementers with information to negotiate effectively on royalties and plan their IP budgets. Please fill out the form to schedule a demo with us. Featured Two people sharing their battery power thanks to wireless charging from one mobile phone to the other. Shot in a studio environment with a futuristic neon lighting. What is Qi Technology and Who are the Patent Leaders? Meet the top innovators leading Qi wireless charging patent race. Download the report and explore the massive Qi royalty potential that is still untapped as the market evolves. Learn more Navigate the World of Standard Essential Patents and Standards’ Contributions Leverage transparent and accessible data for SEPs, Technical standards, and contribution data analysis to ensure the success of your patent portfolio with LexisNexis® IPlytics. Learn more 5G Patent Ownership Booms: Who Is Leading the Pack? 5G patent ownership is booming and we are excited to announce the publication of our latest 2023 report, “Who Is Leading the 5G Patent Race?”. Learn more
