Telecommunications & 5G
Protecting the Core Technologies of Wireless Connectivity
From high-bandwidth data transmission and multi-access edge computing to spectral efficiency and low-latency protocols, the modern telecommunications landscape is shaped by a new generation of wireless innovation. At Schmeiser Olsen, we help companies protect the systems, protocols, and hardware designs that define today’s mobile infrastructure and tomorrow’s connectivity standards.
We work with inventors, product engineers, and in-house legal teams to secure patents that reflect the complexity of wireless innovation—from radio access network (RAN) architecture and antenna optimization to signal encoding, protocol stacks, and dynamic spectrum management.
Whether you’re building the physical layer, optimizing for network load, or defining the next wireless standard, we protect the technology at every layer of the signal chain.
Patent Strategy for Wireless and Mobile Innovation
Telecommunications patents must capture not only the functional goals of transmission and connectivity, but the system-level methods that enable reliability, speed, and spectrum agility in increasingly dense, multi-device environments. We focus on patenting the technologies that improve wireless performance—through better signal processing, smarter resource allocation, and lower-latency communication under real-world constraints. We support patent development in areas such as:
5G & Beyond: Network Architecture
– RAN innovations including massive MIMO, beamforming, and small-cell deployment
– Distributed unit (DU) and centralized unit (CU) split protocols in virtualized RANs
– Integration of mmWave and sub-6 GHz bands with dynamic handoff strategies
– Network slicing, QoS prioritization, and traffic orchestration in core networks
Signal Transmission & Channel Optimization
– Adaptive modulation and coding (AMC) for bandwidth-constrained environments
– Interference mitigation using coordinated multipoint (CoMP) techniques
– Time and frequency synchronization protocols for ultra-reliable low-latency communication (URLLC)
– Waveform shaping and channel estimation for high-mobility scenarios
Edge, IoT & Device Communication
– Low-power wide-area (LPWA) communication strategies for NB-IoT and LTE-M
– Mobile edge computing (MEC) frameworks with local processing and AI model serving
– Device-to-device (D2D) and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) protocols for autonomous systems
– Dual connectivity and carrier aggregation for heterogeneous network environments
Antenna Systems & Hardware Design
– Phased array beam steering for 5G base stations and mobile devices
– Adaptive impedance matching and RF front-end tuning for multi-band performance
– Antenna-in-package (AiP) integration for compact form factors
– Reconfigurable antenna architectures for smart environments and dynamic loads
practical insight
Navigating Patent Eligibility in Telecom Systems
Telecommunications patents often escape the most aggressive §101 scrutiny, but eligibility challenges can still arise for software-defined functions, virtualized protocols, or abstract signal handling. We proactively frame telecom inventions as applied engineering systems—anchored in RF behavior, physical network constraints, and hardware–software integration.
Our focus is on showing how the invention materially improves communication between devices—not just the structure of the code or configuration.
– Network architecture diagrams showing the system in context
– Descriptions of how the method interacts with antennas, modems, or RF subsystems
– Quantified benefits such as reduced dropped connections, decreased energy use, or increased mobility support
We also work with clients pursuing standard-essential patents (SEPs) to align their disclosures and claim strategy with ongoing 3GPP or IEEE submissions, FRAND considerations, and portfolio licensing objectives.
Partner with Counsel Who Understand Wireless Systems
At Schmeiser Olsen, we help wireless innovators, telecom companies, and hardware designers protect the core IP behind mobile connectivity and network performance. We bring both the technical fluency and legal clarity needed to protect innovation across infrastructure, devices, and standards.
Secure your position in the connected world—with patent counsel fluent in telecom systems, RF design, and scalable mobile architecture.
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