Even if Qualcomm dominates the mobile
baseband chipset business up to now, it is expected that Intel can be a strong
contender. One indicator for the expectation is the recent Intel’s mobile
patents development and acquisition. According to recent 4G LTE standard essential
patents research by TechIPm (http://www.slideshare.net/alexglee/4g-lte-standard-essential-patent-candidates-data-2q-2013),
Intel holds 22 4G LTE related patents. Essentiality analysis reviled that Intel
holds 2 4G LTE standard essential patents that are related to Carrier Aggregation technology.
Furthermore, TechIPm’s research
for Intel’s patent portfolio acquired from InterDigital in 2012 shows that
Intel’s acquired patents consist of mostly 2G/3G mobile patents. The acquired patents
also consist of HSPA, LTE, WLAN, WPAN, and LBS (Location Based Services). Most
of 2G/3G mobile patents cover power control technology.
Intel’s strong patent portfolios in 2G/3G/4G mobile
patents can be a valuable business resource for not only protecting its multi-mode
baseband chipset business from potential infringers but exploiting cross-licensing
strategy with competitors.
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