The world’s leading 5G patent owners 2025
The Patently 100 annual ranking reviews the entities that own the most SEPs relating to 5G cellular technology, using Patently License. In partnership with Questel, a global leader in intellectual property solutions, we’re empowering companies with a comprehensive understanding of SEP ownership in the 5G landscape. Together, we're driving innovation by providing detailed analytics to highlight global trends for SEP licensors and licensees.
Who are the top 5G SEP owners across the globe?
Navigate the evolving 5G landscape as we identify key players, quantify their influence and assess their role in developing policy frameworks. Our report evaluates essentiality rates and ranks owners to reveal who’s leading the way
Who’s coming out on top?
Find out the real numbers, download the report.
The gold standard for licensing
It's the largest ever study: over 20,000 manual, expert SEP family evaluations. Patently License with Questel (PLQ) gives you verified essentiality ratings and powerful extrapolations to give a total picture of the true essentiality stack across your chosen technical standards. Download the Patently 100 report to explore our rankings and learn more about how our SEP data are produced.
