FAQs
Common Questions
6G
6G is the next generation of cellular technology, currently being defined through 3GPP — the same international standards body that produced 3G, 4G, and 5G. Study items are currently underway, with work items expected to begin in late 2027 and commercial deployment anticipated in the early 2030s.
5G brought major improvements in speed, latency, and capacity. 6G aims to go further by integrating AI natively into network operations, enabling simultaneous uplink and downlink through full duplex, opening new spectrum bands like 7 GHz, and introducing a more modular, flexible architecture designed to support a much wider range of devices and use cases from day one.
Ofinno is a top contributor to 3GPP, with researchers actively participating across almost all of its major working groups. Our contributions span AI-native network intelligence, modular protocol design, multi-RAT spectrum sharing for 5G/6G coexistence, subband full duplex, energy efficiency, and advanced beam management.
Ofinno’s researchers and patent professionals work side by side from day one. Inventions developed through our research are translated into high-quality patent applications closely aligned with what is actually adopted into the standard. This integrated process produces patents that are more likely to be essential and more defensible.
Yes. Ofinno works closely with partner companies, giving them first access to new inventions at a fraction of the cost of issued patents, with dedicated standards insight and prosecution support to grow portfolio value over time. Contact us to learn more.
Yes. Ofinno licenses its standard essential patents to companies whose products implement cellular standards under FRAND terms, and selectively sells patent families to companies looking to strengthen their IP position. Reach out to discuss which option fits your needs.
Wi-Fi
IEEE 802.11 is the international standard that defines how Wi-Fi works. It is developed by the IEEE 802.11 Working Group, where engineers from companies and research labs around the world collaborate to define the technologies that go into each generation of Wi-Fi. Every Wi-Fi device in the world is built on these specifications.
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) introduced extremely high throughput features like 320 MHz channels and multi-link operation. Wi-Fi 8 (802.11bn) builds on that foundation with ultra-high reliability improvements including multi-AP coordination, non-primary channel access, and extended long range. Wi-Fi 9 is in the earliest stages of definition, with industry discussions underway on use cases and requirements for the next generation.
Ofinno is a top contributor to the IEEE 802.11 Working Group. Our researchers have made major contributions to Wi-Fi 7 and Wi-Fi 8 and are actively contributing to integrated mmWave (802.11bq) and the early discussions shaping Wi-Fi 9. Our work spans multi-AP coordination, non-primary channel access, extended long range, dynamic subchannel operation, and mmWave integration.
Integrated mmWave (802.11bq) brings 60 GHz millimeter-wave spectrum into mainstream Wi-Fi by pairing it with traditional sub-7 GHz bands through multi-link operation. The 60 GHz band offers enormous bandwidth for multi-gigabit speeds, but the signals have short range and are easily blocked. By integrating mmWave with conventional Wi-Fi, devices can use the high-speed link when conditions allow and fall back to the more reliable lower-frequency band when needed.
Yes. Ofinno works closely with partner companies, giving them first access to new inventions at a fraction of the cost of issued patents, with dedicated standards insight and prosecution support to grow portfolio value over time. Contact us to learn more.
Yes. Ofinno licenses its standard essential patents under FRAND terms to companies whose products implement Wi-Fi standards, and selectively sells patent families to companies looking to strengthen their IP position. Reach out to discuss which option fits your needs.
Media Compression
MPEG (the Moving Picture Experts Group) is the standards body responsible for developing audio, video, and 3D media compression formats. JVET (the Joint Video Experts Team) is a collaboration between MPEG and the ITU’s video coding group that develops next-generation video codecs. Ofinno’s Advanced Media Lab contributes to both.
Ofinno is a top contributor to JVET and MPEG WG7. Our researchers are actively shaping the successor to VVC (H.266) — the next major video compression standard — while simultaneously contributing to standards for 3D point cloud compression, 3D mesh compression, and 3D Gaussian splatting.
VVC (Versatile Video Coding / H.266) is the current state-of-the-art video compression standard. Its successor, being developed within JVET, aims to achieve further significant improvements in compression efficiency — meaning higher quality video at lower bitrates. As video resolutions increase and streaming demand grows, each generation of codec directly impacts how efficiently content can be stored and delivered across networks worldwide.
These are three different ways of representing 3D content. Point clouds represent objects as collections of points in 3D space with associated attributes like color. Meshes represent surfaces using interconnected triangles, commonly used in animation and gaming. Gaussian splatting is a newer technique that represents scenes using overlapping 3D Gaussian functions, enabling fast, photorealistic rendering. All three need efficient compression standards to be practical for storage, transmission, and real-time delivery.
Yes. Ofinno works closely with partner companies, giving them first access to new inventions at a fraction of the cost of issued patents, with dedicated standards insight and prosecution support to grow portfolio value over time. Contact us to learn more.
Yes. Ofinno licenses its standard essential patents under FRAND terms to companies whose products implement media compression standards, and selectively sells patent families to companies looking to strengthen their IP position. Reach out to discuss which option fits your needs.
R&D Partnerships
Ofinno partners with a select number of operating companies, giving each partner exclusive early access to our newest patent filings across 5G/6G, Wi-Fi, and media compression. Partners review new inventions on a regular cadence, select the assets that fit their needs, and acquire them at a pre-negotiated price — building a high-quality standard essential patent portfolio without the overhead of running their own research operation.
The program is designed for operating companies that manufacture products or deliver services built on wireless and media compression standards — spanning industries like telecommunications, consumer electronics, automotive, and media and entertainment. If your business touches 3GPP, IEEE 802.11, or MPEG/JVET technologies, the program was built for companies like yours.
Ofinno presents new patent filings to partners on a regular schedule, each accompanied by detailed claim charts, standards context, and essentiality assessments. Partners review the presented inventions and select the families that best fit their priorities. Selected assets are then assigned at the pre-negotiated price. The process is designed to be efficient and predictable — we’ve run it successfully for nearly a decade.
Ofinno’s research spans three core areas: cellular (contributed through 3GPP), next-generation Wi-Fi (contributed through the IEEE 802.11 Working Group), and advanced media compression (contributed through MPEG and JVET).
Yes. Ofinno’s patent professionals can support prosecution of selected patent families after assignment, including drafting claims, helping to respond to office actions, and advising on claim strategy. Certain pre-filing tasks are included at no additional cost, and post-filing consulting is available at an agreed hourly rate.
Partnerships are typically structured with a multi-year initial term and the option to renew. Ofinno’s longest-running partnership is now in its ninth consecutive year — a reflection of how the program continues to deliver value and improve in efficiency over time.
Partners renew because the program works and gets easier to run over time. As our teams build a working rhythm together, the process of reviewing, selecting, and prosecuting assets becomes more streamlined and effective with each cycle. That operational efficiency, combined with ongoing access to high-quality standard essential patents, makes the partnership a consistently strong value proposition.
Many are or become essential over time. Ofinno’s researchers are among the most active contributors to 3GPP, IEEE 802.11, and MPEG/JVET, and our integrated research-and-patent process is designed to produce inventions closely aligned with what is adopted into the standard. Every invention presented includes an essentiality assessment, so you have full visibility into its standards alignment before making a selection.
Reach out through the contact form on this page or email us directly. We’ll set up an introductory call to discuss your technology interests and whether the program is the right fit.
Patent Portfolio Sales
Our portfolio spans three pillars: cellular, Wi-Fi, and media compression. Within each area, our researchers contribute directly to the standards bodies, so the patents reflect the technologies being adopted globally.
Yes. Ofinno focuses on standard essential patents — patents that cover technology required to implement an industry standard. Each family we offer for sale includes claim chart mappings to the relevant standard specifications, so you can evaluate essentiality during due diligence.
Pricing is provided on a per-family basis after you’ve had the opportunity to review the assets. Ofinno provides itemized quotes with clear terms.
You can purchase as few or as many families as you like. There is no minimum purchase requirement. Many buyers start with a focused set of families and return for additional acquisitions as their needs evolve.
Our patent families typically include filings in the United States, Europe, and key Asia-Pacific markets. Specific jurisdiction coverage varies by family and is detailed in our asset listings.
Yes. Ofinno offers optional consulting services that give you continued access to our technical experts. This can include support with prosecution of pending applications, technical briefings, or ongoing analysis as standards evolve.
Timelines vary depending on the scope of due diligence and the number of families selected, but most transactions complete within a few weeks to a couple of months from first review to signed agreement.
Ofinno’s team includes engineers and scientists who are active delegates and contributors to 3GPP, IEEE 802.11, and MPEG/JVET. Their direct involvement in standards development is what drives the quality and relevance of the patents we produce.
Contact us to request access to our current portfolio listings. From there, you can identify families of interest, sign an NDA for full due diligence materials, and move at whatever pace works for your team.
Patent Licensing
Ofinno licenses standard essential patents (SEPs) — patents that cover technology required to implement industry standards. Our portfolio spans cellular (5G NR and emerging 6G), Wi-Fi (802.11be/Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi 8, and emerging Wi-Fi 9 and mmWave Wi-Fi), and next-generation media technologies including advanced video coding and immersive media formats.
FRAND stands for fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory. It’s the licensing commitment that companies make when their patents are declared essential to a standard. Ofinno licenses its SEPs on FRAND terms, meaning any company implementing the relevant standards can obtain a license under fair and consistent conditions, regardless of industry or company size.
Any company that manufactures, sells, or imports products implementing standards covered by Ofinno’s patents may need a license. This includes manufacturers of smartphones, tablets, laptops, network equipment, connected vehicles, consumer electronics, medical devices, IoT products, wearables, and smart home devices, as well as companies providing video streaming or media services.
Ofinno’s research spans three pillars. In cellular, we cover 5G NR technologies with early 6G research underway. In Wi-Fi, our portfolio covers Wi-Fi 7 and Wi-Fi 8 technologies, and we are actively contributing to the development of Wi-Fi 9 and mmWave Wi-Fi. In media, our team is focused on next-generation video coding standards and immersive media formats being developed through MPEG/JVET.
Licensing terms are determined using established industry methodologies. Ofinno provides data-driven valuations supported by detailed claim chart analysis and consistent with FRAND principles.
Yes. Licensing structures can be tailored to your needs. Ofinno offers both portfolio-wide and technology-specific licensing arrangements. The scope is determined collaboratively based on which standards and technologies are relevant to your products.
Ofinno’s preferred approach is to reach licensing agreements through good-faith negotiation. Our detailed technical documentation and transparent process support productive discussions. However, like any patent holder, Ofinno reserves the right to enforce its intellectual property rights when necessary.