Access Advance LLC is an independent licensing administrator company formed to lead the development, administration, and management of patent pools for licensing essential patents of the most important video codec technologies. Access Advance provides a transparent and efficient licensing mechanism for both patent owners and patent implementers.

Access Advance manages and administers the HEVC Advance Patent Pool for licensing over 29,000 patents essential to HEVC/H.265 technology and the VVC Advance Patent Pool for licensing over 4,500 patents essential to VVC/H.266 technology. The company's Multi-Codec Bridging Agreement provides eligible licensees with a single discounted royalty rate structure for licensees participating in both the HEVC Advance and VVC Advance pools. In addition, Access Advance offers the Video Distribution Patent Pool, a comprehensive licensing solution for video streaming services covering HEVC, VVC, VP9, and AV1 codecs. Access Advance has also acquired the administrator of Via LA’s HEVC/VVC patent pool, now named the VCL Advance (Video Codec Licensing) program.

Avanci is an independent provider of patent licensing solutions, working at the intersection of different industries to bring efficiency, convenience, and predictability to the licensing process.

Avanci Vehicle has programs for 3/4G and 3/4/5G connected vehicles, with essential patents from dozens of patent owners licensed in a single transaction at fixed rates, paid once for the lifetime of the vehicle. Avanci Aftermarket provides solutions for connected automotive aftermarket products, and Avanci IoT offers programs for smart utility meters, connected EV chargers, and more.

Avanci Broadcast offers a one-stop license for devices using the ATSC 3.0 / NEXTGEN TV broadcast standard, and Avanci Video offers a single, comprehensive license for internet streaming providers covering the latest video technologies.

Avanci Solutions provides tailored solutions for industries and technologies without existing open platforms, expanding Avanci services to new sectors using its unique expertise to help companies across key industries meet their evolving licensing needs.

COHAUSZ & FLORACK (C&F) is a law firm founded in 1954 with offices in Düsseldorf and Munich and a team of around 140 people. The firm supports its clients – both international corporations and innovative, medium-sized German companies, some of whom have been clients for decades – in all matters relating to intellectual property and unfair competition. This includes the registration, administration, and licensing of extensive intellectual property portfolios, searches for third-party intellectual property rights, and related freedom-to-operate opinions as well as cooperation agreements. C&F also represents its clients in proceedings over the infringement or the legal status of IP rights. The firm sees itself as a strong partner, advising its clients proactively, individually, and holistically on all IP matters. The 35 patent attorneys and 5 attorneys-at-law boast exceptional technical expertise and work together as an efficient, interdisciplinary team and in a spirit of trust.

C&F combines knowledge in all technical disciplines under one roof – from mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and ICT to chemistry and life sciences – with the current demands such as environmental technologies or artificial intelligence always playing a role. C&F also has a wealth of experience in IP proceedings in other countries, which include the EU member states and the North American and East Asian G20 countries. For this purpose, the firm harnesses its solid network of partner law firms across the globe. Internally, C&F strives towards the long-term advancement and high-quality training and development of its team members, who are all dedicated to protecting innovation with curious and open minds. In this way, C&F is instrumental in ensuring that companies invest in development, remain competitive, and enrich society with their ideas.

Daniel IP is a firm that respects your particular needs and provides legally-wise business solutions. Our diverse team of over 200 partners, attorneys, engineers, and other professionals is uniquely equipped with the legal and technical expertise, and real-world business experience, essential to develop and execute the customized strategies that meet the specific IP needs of our client’s portfolio.

Beyond understanding the nuances of IP law, we understand the region. Our in-depth and native knowledge of Brazil and Latin America’s complex legal environments enables Daniel to better anticipate our client’s needs, understand the potential risks they face, and, ultimately, provide more successful management of their IP assets.

Daniel has offices in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, located in the most important business centers in both capitals. The units are fully integrated and connected online, offering our clients a personalized service in any segment, with the most appropriate Intellectual Property solutions in each case. Our offices also have the most modern physical structure and equipment, offering the highest level of service to our clients and workspace for our staff, enabling effective internal communication and fostering productivity.

In an era of rapid innovation, the legal landscape is shifting just as fast. You're advising on complex challenges, anticipating risks, and driving business forward. Staying ahead means having a partner who understands not just the law, but the industries redefining it.

At Davis Wright Tremaine, we offer deep industry knowledge, strategic insight, and a commitment to practical, actionable advice tailored to your needs—so you're prepared to tackle today's challenges while seizing tomorrow's opportunities.

Docket Navigator is a litigation research and analytics platform that delivers deep insights into US federal patent, trademark, copyright, antitrust, securities and trade secret litigation. Based in Texas, Docket Navigator’s unique and innovative approach to modeling court cases in a digital platform has made it a must-have tool for patent litigators in the US, including over 16,000 attorneys, judges, clerks, litigation support firms, expert witness firms, tech companies and researchers. Docket Navigator delivers insights to its subscribers via a daily email called the Docket Report, customised daily alerts, a searchable online database, and powerful analytics tools. Eighty-eight of the AmLaw 100 firms, and 28 of the top 30 ‘busiest’ patent litigation firms (based on the number of patent cases filed each year) maintain subscriptions to Docket Navigator.

Ericsson’s high-performing and programmable networks provide connectivity for billions of people every day. For 150 years, we have been pioneers in creating technology for communication. Ericsson is a leading contributor to 3GPP and to the development of global technology standards for the benefit of consumers and enterprises everywhere. The value of Ericsson’s patent portfolio of more than 60,000 granted patents is strengthened by our annual investments of more than SEK 50 b in R&D.

Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP is one of the world’s largest IP law firms, practising all aspects of patent, trademark, copyright and trade secret law. More than 300 of Finnegan’s legal professionals have degrees in scientific disciplines, more than 225 are registered to practise before the USPTO and nearly 40 are former USPTO patent examiners. Finnegan delivers sophisticated legal strategies to help clients to protect, advocate and leverage their valuable IP assets, with technical expertise in virtually every industry and technology – including automotive, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, chemicals, electronics, semiconductors, computers and software, industrial manufacturing, consumer products, medical devices, clean energy and renewables, robotics and 3D printing.

Finnegan also represents clients on IP issues relating to international trade, portfolio management, the Internet, e-commerce, government contracts, antitrust, European patents and trademarks and unfair competition. The attorneys in its European office have active practices at both the EPO and the USPTO and possess a keen understanding of the diversity of laws and practices among the European national systems. This knowledge of the European legal system and how it differs from that in the United States allows Finnegan’s European attorneys to effectively counsel both European and US clients on the full range of IP issues.

Han Kun is a leading full-service law firm in China. Over the years, Han Kun has been widely recognized as a leader in complex cross-border and domestic transactions and compliance matters.

Our main practice areas include private equity, mergers and acquisitions, international and domestic capital markets, investment funds, asset management, compliance, banking and finance, aviation finance, foreign direct investment, antitrust/competition, data protection, private client/wealth management, intellectual property, bankruptcy and restructuring and dispute resolution.

We have more than 900 professionals located in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Wuhan, Haikou, Hong Kong, Singapore, New York, Silicon Valley and London.

All our lawyers are graduates of top universities and have extensive experience in complex cross-border transactions and dispute resolution as counsel to both Chinese and foreign clients.

Our working languages include Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean and German.

HKA helps legal teams and businesses assess the economic harm caused by IP infringement, misappropriation, and breach of licensing or technology agreements. Our experts are trusted for their clarity, credibility, and command of valuation and damages analysis across industries and jurisdictions.

With experience spanning international arbitrations and landmark litigation, HKA has contributed to some of the most high-profile copyright and patent damages cases of the last two decades. Our team has valued technologies ranging from semiconductors and telecoms to software, medical devices, and life sciences.

We have submitted evidence and testified in global courts and jurisdictions, including the High Court of England and Wales, the Chinese and EU court systems involving standard essential patents and FRAND determinations.

Licks Attorneys is a top-tier 300 people Brazilian firm, recognized for successfully handling large and strategic high-tech litigation, policy making, regulatory, counselling and prosecution projects in the country.

The firm´s experience on ICT SEPs go back to the 20th century, litigating invalidity, and adjudication of SEPs covering CCITT´s switching and signaling (over R2/MFC and System 7), deployments of ISDN in Brazil, and the monetization of Philips and Sony´s “Orange Book” standards on recordable compact disc (CD-R) and rewriteable compact disc (CD-RW). The firm successfully litigated the largest SEP case to reach Brazilian courts to this date, over the Calling Line Identification Presentation (CLIP) function, known as “caller-ID”.

Today, Licks Attorneys´ ICT practice group is the leading and most experienced in Brazil, representing SEP owners with a 93% success rate on about 20 preliminary injunctions against hold-out by unwilling licensees. Since 2011, the firm has successfully worked against every single IP anti-suit injunction targeting Brazil.

Licks Attorneys is the SEP go-to firm in Brazil, the only one with a proven track of success - spanning over several decades - implementing a pro patent agenda and the enforcement of SEP in the country.

Maghame IP Consulting provides clients with a wide range of legal, strategic counseling and expert services on licensing, litigation, transactional and regulatory matters. With a proven track record of success in navigating the complex landscape of technology standards development and standard essential patents (SEPs), we assist our clients, industry groups and government regulators in addressing these issues.

We offer a deep understanding of the legal and regulatory aspects surrounding IP rights, helping organizations develop and implement comprehensive IPR policies that safeguard their interests while promoting innovation. In addition to managing litigation matters, we provide litigation support services including expert witness testimony for IP licensing and related matters.

The firm is uniquely positioned to represent clients with collaborative patent licensing matters, including establishing and managing joint licensing programs and platforms. With a large network of technical advisors and specialty service providers, the firm is able to dedicate optimum resources and expertise to any project. Above all, we are dedicated to contributing to the success and growth of forward-thinking companies in the technology sector.

Morgan Lewis is recognized for exceptional client service, legal innovation, and commitment to its communities. Our global depth reaches across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East with the collaboration of more than 2,200 lawyers and specialists who provide elite legal services across industry sectors for multinational corporations to startups around the world.

Our European IP litigators in London and Munich bring significant experience representing some of the most technically sophisticated companies before the European courts, including the Unified Patent Court (UPC) and the UK and German national courts. Our one-team approach is supplemented with technical support from a deep bench of colleagues with scientific, technical, and engineering qualifications in numerous fields—including electronic and electrical engineering, software, material sciences, and biotechnology. We have also coordinated European proceedings with parallel cases in the United States, China, Japan, and Australia, among others. Our European IP lawyers have a remarkable track record representing clients in some of the most technically complex and high-value patent cases in recent years and have extensive backgrounds coordinating multijurisdictional disputes.

Morgan Lewis has litigated patent infringement cases concerning SEPs in European courts and district courts throughout the United States involving a broad array of technologies, including cellular technology, Wi-Fi, HEVC, Power over Ethernet (PoE), and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). We are also experienced with litigating issues relating to SEP remedies, including Fair, Reasonable, and Non-Discriminatory (FRAND) rates and terms. Collectively, our team can provide global FRAND licensing strategies for SEP directed technology and advise on any litigation related strategies.

Nokia creates the technology to connect the world. They develop and deliver the industry’s only end-to-end portfolio of network equipment, software, services and licensing that is available globally. Their customers include communications service providers whose combined networks support 6.1 billion subscriptions, as well as enterprises in the private and public sectors that use their network portfolio to increase productivity and enrich lives.

Their valuable IP portfolio spans more than 20,000 patent families, built from more than €126 billion invested in research and development over the past two decades. With active licensing programmes, including for mobile phone, automotive and consumer electronics markets, they have more than 100 licensees.

Founded to focus specifically on IP, Powell Gilbert is one of the most highly regarded and innovative IP litigation and advisory teams in Europe. We are uniquely positioned to navigate the complex and commercially critical IP matters faced by our clients.

We have been involved in some of the most high-profile and ground-breaking pieces of European patent litigation, across a wide range of technologies and industries, and regularly feature in the top tier of the legal directories for IP and patent litigation, winning awards for our work.

As well as our renowned IP litigation experience in the UK and Germany, we are regarded by many as the go-to firm for advising on, and co-ordinating, IP disputes across Europe. With an exceptional team, many of whom have strong scientific and technical backgrounds, our depth of experience and proven track record means that we are ideally placed to advise clients on European patent litigation strategy, including the potential options provided by the Unified Patent Court (UPC).

With many of our litigators registered as UPC representatives, we have been active in representing clients in the UPC since it opened its doors in June 2023. Our experience includes cases before many of the Local Divisions, including the various German Local Divisions, the Nordic-Baltic Regional Division, the three branches of the Central Divisions and the Court of Appeal, with members of our team advising on procedural strategies, preparing written submissions and also acting as oral advocates at hearings.

We work with organisations of all sizes – from start-ups to multinationals – across a range of knowledge, technology and brand-based industries, including pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, electronics, telecommunications, medical devices, energy technologies and consumer goods. Our experience ranges from acting in many of the earliest and most complex biotechnology patent cases, to advising on some of the largest telecoms disputes and enforcing trade mark rights against counterfeits in the luxury goods sector.

In addition to litigating all aspects of IP rights, we regularly advise clients on complex technology contract disputes, both in the courts and in confidential arbitrations. We also assist clients with IP portfolio assessments and freedom to operate projects.

RNA Law is an elite Brazilian boutique firm dedicated to intellectual property and backed by 20+ years of expertise in supporting North American, European, and Asian companies in Brazil. Since their inception, they have dedicated their efforts to assisting both large industrial groups and a diverse array of SMEs from across the globe. Their commitment is to ensure the effective protection and management of intellectual property assets, empowering clients to fully exercise their rights.

RPX Corporation is the leading patent risk management platform, offering defensive buying, acquisition syndication, patent intelligence and advisory services. Since its founding in 2008, RPX has introduced efficiency to the patent market by providing a rational alternative to litigation. The San Francisco-based company’s pioneering approach combines principal capital, deep patent expertise and client contributions to generate enhanced patent buying power. By acquiring patents and patent rights, RPX helps to mitigate and manage patent risk for its growing client network.

As of March 31, 2024 RPX had invested over $4B to acquire rights to more than 200,000 US and international patent assets on behalf of more than 450 clients in eight key sectors: automotive, consumer electronics and PCs, e-commerce and software, financial services, media content and distribution, mobile communications and devices, networking, and semiconductors.

For more than 45 years, Sterne Kessler has helped clients protect, transfer, and enforce their intellectual property (IP) rights.

We are passionate about IP law, focusing on the full range of IP services globally, including litigation, patent and trademark prosecution, IP strategy, opinions, and transactional support.

Our team of attorneys, patent agents, and technical specialists include some of the country’s most respected practitioners of IP law.

Stilta is an AI company built for high-stakes patent work. It shifts the economics and evidence base of patent analysis: autonomous agents prepare fully source-cited invalidity, infringement, and FTO assessments in about 20 minutes, followed by empowering attorney-led work in the platform.

Leading IP litigation firms and in-house teams at global enterprises use Stilta for licensing work including SEP, portfolio assessment, and live litigation cases - with every finding traced to a cited source. Founded by ex-McKinsey engineers and advised by experienced patent practitioners, the company has raised $10.5M led by top tier investors (a16z, YCombinator), and is also backed by Microsoft and NVIDIA

Veracity IP is to help with; from making strategic decisions on whether to: join specific Standards Development Organizations (SDOs), develop your own SDO, or to explore business questions about Intellectual Property Rights. We use our expertise and deep understanding of the industry to give out advice based on years of global experience with information and communication technology (ICT) businesses.

Wildanger, one of Germany’s most prominent intellectual property firms, is known for its drive and extraordinarily high standards of quality; for years, it is and has been ranked by leading publications as top tier law firm for patent litigation.

The firm’s nine partners, Peter-Michael Weisse, Eva Geschke, Jörg Schmidt, Dr. Soenke Fock, Jasper Meyer zu Riemsloh, Dr. Alexander Reetz, Ole Dirks, Dr. Alexander Wiese, Dr. Eva Maria Thörner and the Of Counsels Dr. Roland Kehrwald and Wolf Graf von Schwerin, have many years of experience in the area of intellectual property law. Together, they have firmly established Wildanger Kehrwald Graf von Schwerin & Partners as a leading firm in this field, making it the first choice for intellectual property litigation and advice among national and international clients of all sizes.