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Our licensing programs

Leading in innovation and licensing

The technology that Ericsson creates is the result of substantial investments in technology research and standards development made for many years. These investments have made us a leading innovator in the telecommunications industry and the driving force in the creation of each new generation of cellular technology.

We have been licensing our patents for more than two decades now. With more than 60,000 granted patents, our patent portfolio covers a large range of different technologies.

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Automotive

The automotive industry has transformed, with the arrival of connected vehicles.

Cellular Internet of Things

Any IoT device capable of connecting to a cellular network (e.g. 4G or 5G) is using Ericsson technology.

Consumer electronics

Ericsson has made substantial R&D investments in technologies essential to consumer electronic devices. 

Smartphones

Any smartphone or mobile phone is using Ericsson technology.