Did you know Chinese companies now hold 28.87% of global Wi-Fi 7 patents, just slightly ahead of the US at 26.14%? Yet, the US leads as the innovation hub, with 1,300 first patent filings originating in the country, compared to China’s 786.

This is just one of the many notable insights revealed by our recent analysis on WiFi-7 patents .

There are two more insights you’ll find interesting-

• Consumer electronics companies such as LG, Samsung, Xiaomi and Oppo lead Wi-Fi 7 innovation with 937 patent families, followed by semiconductor chip companies (866) and network/telecom players (690). It’s a clear shift toward consumer devices driving advancements, moving away from traditional networking infrastructure.
• Huawei and Qualcomm are actively protecting their inventions in underutilized markets like Taiwan, India, Australia, and Brazil- regions many other companies are overlooking. In contrast, Intel remains heavily US-focused.

This analysis will help you identify who’s leading in Wi-Fi 7, which technologies to prioritize for your R&D and strategy, and the emerging markets where investment or partnerships could make a difference.

See the full picture of who is ahead in the Wi-Fi 7 race here- https://www.greyb.com/resources/wifi-7-report/ 

WiFi-7 is going to be big. Potentially as transformative as 5G. That’s why this analysis matters. Recognizing its significance, leading publications like IAM, Telecoms, and R&D World have also featured insights from our analysis.