Newracom’s Wi-Fi 6 Patent Portfolio: A Dive Into Unacquired Assets & Their Potential

While early identification of Wi-Fi 7 SEPs is the long-term vision, immediate dominance in the wireless domain comes from identifying the sellers of Wi-fi 6 patents with enforceable portfolios.

Wi-Fi 6 is an evolving market, and while innovating and filing patents once dominated, things have changed. With the emergence of Wi-Fi 7 and its ongoing development, the key to wireless technology market dominance lies in acquiring and holding a strong portfolio of existing Wi-Fi 6 patents.

This report reveals the top seller of Wi-Fi 6 patents, analyzing its portfolio’s strength and potential for market dominance. The insights shared will well-position you to navigate the legal and commercial landscape of Wi-Fi 6.

The top seller of Wifi -6 Patents

Newracom

The California-based company was founded in 2014 by former researchers from the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI). The company is a significant player in the Wi-Fi 6 patent domain and has been identified as the top seller, according to GreyB’s Wi-Fi 6 dashboard.

Source: GreyB’s Wi-Fi6 Dashboard

Its portfolio demonstrates both technical depth and commercial defensibility, making it a strategic acquisition target for companies looking to strengthen their Wi-Fi 6 offerings.

Newracom’s Patent Portfolio’s Proven Strength in Litigation

In February 2021, Newracom sold over 200 US patents to Atlas Global Technologies, a subsidiary of Acacia Research Corporation.

Source: USPTO Assignment Database

Just four months later, Atlas Global leveraged these patents to file a series of lawsuits against major tech players, including Sercomm Corporation, Samsung, Asustek, TP-Link, D-Link, Oppo, Acer, HP, Compal Electronics, Unizyx (Zyxel), and Dell.

Source: GreyB’s Wi-Fi6 Dashboard

Subsequently, Atlas Global secured a $37.5 million settlement from TP-Link in a Wi-Fi 6 patent infringement case. This legal victory is a clear testament to the enforceability and commercial value of Newracom’s patents.

The patents involved in the lawsuit were related to Wi-Fi 6 technology. Understanding the specific technical areas covered by the patents in this lawsuit provides valuable insights for those developing Wi-Fi 6 products. It highlights the potential breadth and depth of Newracom’s portfolio, focusing on core functionalities essential for Wi-Fi 6 operation.

Patent No.	Title	Current Assignee	Original Assignee
US10020919B2	Protection Methods For Wireless Transmissions	Atlas Global Technologies LLC	Newracom, Inc.
US10756851B2	Multiplexing Acknowledgment Messages In Response To Downlink Frames	Atlas Global Technologies LLC	Newracom, Inc.
US9628310B2	Long Training Field Sequence Construction	Atlas Global Technologies LLC	Newracom, Inc.
US10327172B2	Long Training Field Sequence Construction	Atlas Global Technologies LLC	Newracom, Inc.
US9531520B2	Apparatus And Method For Downlink And Uplink Multi-User Transmissions	Atlas Global Technologies LLC	Newracom, Inc.
US10153886B2	Method And Apparatus For Processing Ppdu Based On Bss Identification Information In A High-Efficiency Wireless Lan	Atlas Global Technologies LLC	Newracom, Inc.
US10542526B2	Method And Apparatus For Transmitting Response Frame Based On Type In A High-Efficiency Wireless Lan	Atlas Global Technologies LLC	Newracom, Inc.
US9848442B2	Method For Transmitting And Receiving Frame In Wireless Local Area Network	Atlas Global Technologies LLC	Newracom, Inc.
US9917679B2	Interleaver For Physical Layer Protocol Data Unit In A High-Efficiency Wireless Lan	Atlas Global Technologies LLC	Newracom, Inc.
US9912513B2	System And Method For Synchronization For Ofdma Transmission	Atlas Global Technologies LLC	Newracom, Inc.
US9763259B2	Sounding Method	Atlas Global Technologies LLC	Newracom, Inc.
US9532187B2	Acknowledgement Method And Multi-User Transmission Method	Atlas Global Technologies LLC	Newracom, Inc.
US9825738B2	Acknowledgment Method And Multi-User Transmission Method	Atlas Global Technologies LLC	Newracom, Inc.

Source: Complaint Document – Atlas Global Technologies LLC vs. TP-Link

The analysis highlights the growing significance of strategic patent acquisition in the Wi-Fi 6 industry. Possessing patents that cover essential aspects of the technology is a potent asset for gaining a competitive edge in the wireless technology market.

Newracom’s Valuable Patents Across Multiple Areas

Atlas Global Technologies has acquired a portion of Newracom’s Wi-Fi 6 patent portfolio, but upon closer inspection, it is evident that some valuable assets have not been obtained. Although not a top priority for Atlas, our analysis indicates that these patents cover more specialized areas within Wi-Fi 6 technology, as given below.

Source: GreyB’s Wi-Fi6 Dashboard

Consequently, these fundamental wireless technology functions impact a wide range of Wi-Fi 6 product development efforts. This comprehensive coverage offers significant advantages for potential acquirers, reducing infringement risks, strengthening licensing positions, streamlining product development, and enhancing market competitiveness.

Conclusion

According to GreyB’s Wi-Fi 6 Dashboard, Newracom ranked as the fourth-most active technical contributor to the Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) standard, behind only Qualcomm, Intel, and Huawei.

Source: GreyB’s Wi-Fi6 Dashboard

Their contributions to the Wi-Fi 6 standard translate into a patent portfolio relevant for companies developing Wi-Fi 6 products to leverage such acquired SEPs in licensing negotiations and litigation.

However, determining the exact patents within Newracom’s portfolio that qualify as Standards Essential Patents (SEPs) requires a more in-depth evaluation.

GreyB, with its proven track record in identifying true SEPs from complex patent portfolios, is a valuable partner in navigating this landscape.

Reach out to us to assess the potential impact of Newracom’s patents on your Wi-Fi 6 development efforts and strategize your approach accordingly.