5G技术四年多，全球人口只有35%享用，这个数字让人震惊！(5g时代将大大改变人类生产方式)

5G technology has been around for over four years now, with the first 5G smartphone hitting the market in April 2019. However, despite its existence, the majority of people around the world still cannot enjoy the benefits of 5G networks. According to Ericsson, by the end of 2022, only 35% of the global population had 5G coverage, and it is expected to climb to 85% by 2028.

With the widespread adoption of 5G, the value of 5G standard essential patents (SEPs) continues to rise. In recent years, there has been a surge in 5G patents. Information disclosed by LexisNexis reveals that as of July 2023, there were a total of 131 independent holders of 5G patents globally, compared to just 32 in 2015.

Enterprises worldwide have obtained over 60,000 5G patents, with Europe and the United States accounting for more than 30,000 patents. The number of 5G patents is increasing by approximately 5,000 each year. The top ten companies hold 76% of all the patents, indicating a fragmented landscape despite the dominance of these giants.

When compiling the 5G patent rankings, LexisNexis conducted analyses based on three different criteria, resulting in three separate lists and one comprehensive ranking.

In the first list, LexisNexis referred to patent authorization information from the European Patent Office and the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Huawei secured the top spot, followed by Qualcomm, Samsung, LG, Nokia, Ericsson, ZTE, and OPPO. ZTE and OPPO shared the seventh position.

Apple, MediaTek, Xiaomi, Sony, and Intel also made it into the top 20. However, if we consider the Patent Asset Index (PAI), there would be significant changes in the rankings. PAI values the quality of patents, as some patents may have lower value.

Taking PAI into account, a second list was created. In this list, Huawei's ranking dropped behind Qualcomm and Samsung. LG secured the fourth position, while Nokia ranked seventh. InterDigital, an American company, climbed from the 14th spot to the fifth position. OPPO, on the other hand, fell from seventh to twelfth. ASUS rose from 22nd to 15th, while BlackBerry climbed from 34th to 23rd. Kyocera dropped from 27th to 36th, Deutsche Telekom fell from 41st to 53rd, Langbo dropped from 24th to 40th, Cisco dropped from 56th to 45th, Brevet Capital fell from 45th to 33rd, and Orage dropped from 56th to 74th.

According to the report, considering PAI resulted in some companies dropping from higher positions. This can be attributed to these companies having a large number of 5G patents but relatively lower PAI. The report suggests that only about 10-20% of the declared 5G patents are truly "essential" patents.

In the third list, the report considered companies' contributions to the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), which developed the 5G standards. In this ranking, Huawei, Ericsson, Nokia, Qualcomm, and Samsung secured the top five positions. While Intel ranked 20th and 21st in the previous lists, it climbed to the 7th position in this ranking, lagging behind ZTE.

By combining the three lists, a comprehensive ranking was generated. Huawei claimed the top spot, followed by Qualcomm, Samsung, Ericsson, Nokia, LG, ZTE, OPPO, NTT, and InterDigital, occupying the top 10 positions. Among the top 50 companies, there are 12 Chinese, 10 American, 7 Japanese, 6 South Korean, and 6 companies from the Chinese Taiwan region. Additionally, two companies from the Netherlands and Germany made the list, while Sweden, Finland, France, Canada, and Ireland each had one company in the top 50.

Chinese companies hold a 48% share of all 5G standard essential patents. China has granted over 26,000 5G patents, followed by 28,000 patents from the United States Patent and Trademark Office and 15,000 patents from Europe. It's important to note that some companies obtain authorization for the same technology in different countries or regions. China, the United States, Europe, Japan, and South Korea are the "Five Giants" of 5G patents, collectively owning 41,000 5G patents. (Author: Xiaodao)

In conclusion, the battle for 5G patents is intensifying as companies strive to secure their positions in the fast-growing market. The rankings provided by LexisNexis shed light on the patent landscape and highlight the dominance of certain players. As 5G continues to evolve and new innovations emerge, the question remains: which companies will emerge as the true leaders in the race for 5G dominance? Feel free to share your thoughts and opinions on this matter.