Home > US SEP Litigation Trends glass architecture of modern building in the city US SEP Litigation Trends: Insights from the Latest Data Stay Ahead of Shifting SEP Litigation Dynamics Get a clear view of how Standard Essential Patent (SEP) litigation is shifting in the U.S. This summary highlights the top trends, key players, and rising technologies driving case volume across industries. To dive deeper into full rankings, enforcement analysis, venue trends, and AI-powered SEP insights contact us to request access to the full paid report. Request access to the full report INSIGHTS Report Overview litigation cases REQUEST ACCESS Legal advice online, labor law concept, layer or notary working for business company. Why SEP Litigation Insights Are Critical in 2025 Rising Case Volume: SEP litigation filings in the U.S. have doubled over the past decade. Technology Impact: AI, 5G, Wi-Fi, and video codecs are fueling more complex enforcement. Key Players: Patent Assertion Entities (PAEs) account for more than half of recent SEP cases. CONTINUE READING Get the full analysis What’s Inside the Report The 40-page full report expands significantly on the insights above, offering a data-driven view of SEP litigation trends built for IP counsel, licensing leads, and law firm strategists navigating the increasingly complex FRAND environment. REQUEST FULL REPORT Litigation & Enforcement Trends Litigation trends across Wi-Fi, cellular (2G–5G), video codecs (AVC, HEVC, VVC, AV1, VP9), audio standards, and Qi wireless charging Annual case volumes from 2014–2024, including breakdowns by plaintiff type (PAE, NPE, operating company) Key Players Top 50 SEP plaintiffs and defendants, including company-specific litigation volume by standard Top 50 law firms representing SEP plaintiffs and defendants, across wireless, video, and IoT-related disputes Breakdown of standards-specific enforcement patterns across leading PAE portfolios Extended Appendices Detailed tables of activity by firm, and standard Top 50 SEP plaintiffs and defendants by case count and standard Leading SEP litigation law firms, by side and volume AI-powered SEP landscape identification and benchmarking Figure 1: Number of U.S. litigation cases referencing SEPs, by business model and by year of filing SEP litigation has surged — with PAEs driving more than half of U.S. cases since 2014. CONTINUE READING Request Access to the US SEP Litigation Trends Report To request access to the paid full report, please complete the form and a member of our team will be in touch.
