Nordic and Sisvel to Streamline Cellular IoT SEP Licensing
09 Mayo 2024 - 4:40AM
Business Wire
Efficient and transparent access to end-product licences from
more than 30 patent owners enables massive adoption of cellular IoT
devices
A new agreement between Nordic Semiconductor and patent pool
administrator Sisvel for the licensing of standard essential
patents (SEPs) reading on LTE-M and NB-IoT cellular technology has
been announced. The agreement creates a framework for easy and
transparent access to the LTE-M and NB-IoT radio technology
standards for a diverse range of IoT applications.
Specifically, the initiative provides a simple, efficient way
for IoT device makers to obtain end-product licences from more than
30 patent owners holding LTE-M and NB-IoT SEPs, through Nordic as
the cellular module supplier.
The agreement addresses the challenges posed by the diversity
within the cellular IoT market, in which a multitude of companies -
from startups to established corporations - are innovating. The
wide range of significant initiatives being rolled out in areas
such as smart-health, smart-energy, smart-cities and asset-tracking
are currently at risk of stalling because of the lack of
predictability and transparency in the access to and the cost of
SEP licensing.
By offering standardised licences the agreement will reduce
business uncertainty and the possibility of litigation. This will
allow companies to focus on what they do best - developing new,
innovative products and services for the IoT market.
"Nordic Semiconductor has always been at the forefront of
wireless technology and we understand the importance of accessible
and standardised licensing for the advancement of the IoT
industry," comments Øyvind Birkenes, Nordic’s EVP Long Range. "We
believe that this solution is a significant step towards a more
efficient future for cellular IoT development."
"We are thrilled to have a unique licensing programme for
cellular IoT backed by more than 30 patent owners and we believe
this new agreement with Nordic addresses a critical need in the IoT
ecosystem," says Sisvel CEO Mattia Fogliacco. "Our goal is to
create a balanced and transparent licensing environment that
supports innovation and growth for all stakeholders."
“We have worked hard with Sisvel and the SEP owners in its pool
over the last year to broker this agreement because the IoT market
urgently needs transparency and predictability,” says Kristian
Sæther, Nordic’s Product Director – Cellular IoT. “Existing SEP
licensing in the IoT space is up-in-the-air, putting countless SMEs
across the globe developing wireless products in limbo. This new
agreement offers efficiency and predictability to our customers. We
look forward to seeing our peers and competitors recognise the
importance of this work, and joining the pool solution, so that the
entire cellular IoT market can operate with more predictability,
and on a level playing field.”
About Sisvel
Sisvel is driven by a belief in the importance of collaboration,
ingenuity and efficiency to bridge the needs of patent owners and
those who wish to access their technologies. In a complex and
constantly evolving marketplace, our guiding principle is to create
a level playing field with the development and implementation of
flexible, accessible, commercialisation solutions.
www.sisvel.com
About Nordic Semiconductor
Nordic Semiconductor is a complete end-to-end wireless
connectivity solutions provider, with a world-leading position in
Bluetooth Low Energy, and an emerging leader in Cellular IoT, NR+,
and Wi-Fi wireless technologies, Matter, Thread, Zigbee, and power
management. The company’s low power wireless solutions enable
millions of IoT devices to connect. Using Nordic’s innovation, its
customers and partners across the globe are changing societies and
lives for the better by powering smarter, safer, and more
sustainable solutions. Nordic’s world-class hardware, software, and
development tools are amongst the most advanced in the world, and
the company deliver a complete developer experience by offering
ultra-low power wireless solutions that are easy to implement, with
the best possible support.
www.nordicsemi.com
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