1.
Internet of Things
(IoT)
Patents, Technology & Legal Landscape

2.
IoT – Communication between everyday
objects via Internet
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3.
IoT – Essential Technology Elements
Embedded
Sensors
Software
Admin Interface
Electronic
Objects
Wireless
Internet
Connection
Security
Algorithms
Operating
Platforms
Data
Protocols

4.
IoT Patents – Important Considerations
IoT includes multiple aspects
Software & Business Methods Not
Patentable
Technical Features Involving
Hardware are Patentable
Hardware: Computer, Smartphones,
Wearable Devices, Electronic Objects

5.
IoT Patents – SEP and FRAND
SEP
Standard
Essential
Patents
Cover Core
Technology
FRAND
Fair,
Reasonable
Non-
Discriminatory
License Terms
IoT Implementation Requires Standard Technology

6.
IoT – Patent Classifications
Hardware
Infrastructure – Sensors,
Power Management
Computing –
Encryption, Algorithm,
Memory Management
Application Interface
Networking –
Wired / Wireless

7.
IoT Technology Example – BLE
Bluetooth
Low
Energy
Wireless Technology
Ultra-low Power Consumption
Low Cost
Enhanced Range
Multivendor Inter-
operability
Allows enhancement of devices like
watches, toothbrushes, toys etc.

8.
IoT Technology Example – BLE Patents
Bluetooth
Low Energy
(BLE)
Patents
Master Devices
Access Points
Mobile Devices
Low Power Elements
Networking Modules
Electronic Devices (Appliances)

9.
IoT Technology Example – BLE Patents
Bluetooth
Low Energy
(BLE)
Patents
Major
Players
Samsung
Broadcom
Blackberry
Qualcomm
Google
AT&T
Sony
Apple
ZTE
Nokia

10.
Connected Cars – Digital Dashboards
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11.
Emerging Battleground after Smartphone
Patent War
Connected Car – Mobile Technology
Patents
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12.
Connected Car Patents – Major Players
Car Manufacturers
(Ford, GM, VW, BMW)
Equipment Manufacturers
(Bosch, Denso)
Electronics & Software Companies –
Tech Innovators
(Apple, Google, Panasonic, Motorola)

13.
Connected Car – Technology Areas
In-Car Navigation:
GPS
Telematics:
Wireless communication
In-Car Entertainment: Digital Media
Commerce Functions:
Search, Advertising, Payments

14.
IoT – Connected Car Technology
Patent Strategy
FTO: Analyze freedom to-operate by
mapping scope of relevant patents to
avoid patent infringement
Validity: Ascertain Validity / Patentability
of in-house Patents / Innovations
Patent Landscape: Global Strategy

15.
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