Infringement Analysis

A leading telecommunications company approached us with a critical challenge regarding their Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) in the rapidly evolving 5G technology landscape. As a key player in the development of 5G standards, the company held a significant portfolio of SEPs. However, with the accelerating adoption of 5G technology worldwide, they faced the complex task of identifying potential infringements of their patents. The client needed a comprehensive analysis to protect their intellectual property rights and maintain their competitive edge in the market.

Key challenges included:

• Rapidly changing 5G technology landscape
• Large number of market players adopting 5G standards
• Complex technical specifications of 5G standards
• Need for timely identification of potential infringements
• Requirement for robust evidence to support potential enforcement actions

To address the client's needs, we assembled a specialized team of SEP analysts and 5G technology experts. Our approach involved a multi-faceted strategy to conduct a thorough infringement analysis:

Patent Portfolio Review: Conducted an in-depth analysis of the client's 5G SEP portfolio & Identified key patents most likely to be infringed in current 5G implementations

Market Analysis: Identified potential infringing parties and their specific technologies

Product Teardown and Analysis: Conducted detailed teardowns of potentially infringing products

Claim Chart Generation: Developed comprehensive claim charts for each potentially infringed patent & provided detailed mapping between patent claims and infringing products

Our comprehensive SEP infringement analysis provided the client with valuable insights and tangible results:

Infringement Identification: Successfully identified multiple instances of potential infringement across various market players

ROI Maximization: Increased the potential for fair compensation through licensing agreements
Optimized the value of the client's SEP portfolio in the 5G ecosystem