The world’s leading standard essential patent owners 2026
The Patently 100 annual ranking reviews the entities that own the most SEPs relating to key wireless technologies, 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 cellular and Wi-Fi landscape. Together, we're driving innovation by providing detailed analytics to highlight global trends for SEP licensors and licensees.
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See how the 5G landscape has changed in 2026 with the latest Patently 100 Cellular report.
For the first time see the top SEP owners in Wi-Fi with the Patently 100 Wi-Fi report.
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
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