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Overview
We’re excited to announce an important update to the Wi-Fi technology package in IPlytics. As part of this enhancement, IPlytics has expanded Wi-Fi 7 (IEEE 802.11be / Extremely High Throughput – EHT) coverage to include patents that are not declared but are relevant to the Wi-Fi 7 standard.
Wi-Fi 7 declared SEPs were already available within the Wi-Fi technology package. This update builds on that foundation by adding IPlytics-identified undeclared Wi-Fi 7 SEPs, providing a more complete and transparent view of the Wi-Fi 7 patent landscape as adoption accelerates.
An undeclared patent is a patent that has not been formally declared as standard-essential to a standards organization or disclosed via a patent pool. IPlytics finds those relevant to the specific technology standard using the LexisNexis Classification methodology.
What’s New
Undeclared Wi-Fi 7 Patent Coverage
The Wi-Fi technology package now includes undeclared patents relevant to Wi-Fi 7, in addition to existing declared and pooled patents.
This expansion adds:
- Undeclared Patents for Wi-Fi 7 - Patents identified by IPlytics using documented classification approaches and expert validation as relevant to the Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) standard, even where no formal declaration has been made.
Declared and pooled Wi-Fi 7 SEPs remain unchanged. Together, these layers provide a more comprehensive representation of the Wi-Fi 7 landscape, aligned with how undeclared patent coverage is handled in other IPlytics technology packages.
Why This Matters
Wi-Fi 7 introduces major technical advancements over earlier Wi-Fi generations, including wider channel bandwidths, higher order modulation, and new mechanisms for low latency and high reliability communication. As the standard moves from early deployment toward broader commercial adoption, SEP visibility becomes increasingly critical.
Including undeclared Wi-Fi 7 patents helps users:
- Assess licensing exposure earlier, beyond publicly declared patents
- Understand competitive positioning as Wi-Fi 7 portfolios take shape
- Evaluate portfolio strength across cumulative Wi-Fi generations
- Support freedom to operate and risk analysis as Wi-Fi 7 devices and infrastructure are deployed
By extending Wi-Fi 7 coverage beyond declarations alone, IPlytics enables a more realistic view of the underlying IP landscape.
Technology Context: Wi-Fi 7 in Scope
Wi-Fi 7 (IEEE 802.11be) builds directly on Wi-Fi 6/6E and introduces new capabilities that drive emerging SEP activity, including:
- 320 MHz channel bandwidth
- 4096QAM modulation for higher peak data rates
- MultiLink Operation (MLO) enabling simultaneous multiband transmission
- Enhanced MUMIMO (up to 16×16)
- Advanced OFDMA scheduling, including Multiple Resource Units (MRU)
- Restricted Target Wake Time (rTWT) for deterministic low latency operation
Because Wi-Fi standards are cumulative, overlap between Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7 SEP landscapes is expected and reflects inherited PHY and MAC functionality rather than misclassification.
How to Access the New Data
The undeclared Wi-Fi 7 patent data is available as part of the Wi-Fi technology package in IPlytics. Availability depends on the technologies enabled within your IPlytics environment. If you have questions about access to this update, please contact your LexisNexis Intellectual Property Solutions representative or customer support on support@lexisnexisip.com.
To learn how to search for Undeclared Patents in IPlytics, click here.
Questions or Feedback?
If you have questions about this update or need help interpreting the expanded Wi-Fi 7 landscape, our support team is here to help.
Contact us at support@lexisnexisip.com.