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As a patent firm with a rich background in engineering, Kama Thuo, PLLC specializes in the nuanced analysis and optimization of patent portfolios covering a range of technologies, including analog and RF circuits, radio front-end modules, and wireless infrastructure equipment. By combining in-depth legal knowledge with hands-on technical experience, Kama Thuo can provide targeted prosecution and strategic transaction advice. This ensures robust protection and effective management of your intellectual property in the competitive wireless sector.
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Patent analysis of antennas is a crucial aspect of IP management in wireless communication technologies. Patent attorneys specialized in antennas, encounter a diverse array of antenna designs, each with unique configurations and applications. This includes dipole antennas, widely used for their simplicity and effectiveness; patch antennas, which are favored in mobile devices due to their compact size; Yagi-Uda antennas, known for their directional capabilities and common use in fixed wireless access applications; and phased array antennas, which are essential in radar systems and increasingly vital in modern telecommunications, particularly for 5G networks.
Antenna patents are largely classified under CPC H01Q defined as below:
- The H01Q subclass covers:
- in addition to the primary active radiating elements,
- secondary devices for absorbing or for modifying the direction or polarization of waves radiated from antennas, and
- combinations with auxiliary devices such as earthing switches, lead-in devices, and lightning protectors;
- both transmitting and receiving antennas.
- in addition to the primary active radiating elements,
- The H01Q subclass does not cover devices of the waveguide type, such as resonators or lines, not designed as radiating elements, which are covered by subclass H01P.
Note that H01Q covers both transmitting and receiving antennas - "active radiating element" includes corresponding parts of a receiving antenna which is, strictly-speaking, not "radiating."
Analyzing these patents involves assessing patent claims, evaluating the scope of technology protection, and understanding the innovation's potential market impact, ensuring that clients can secure and defend their technological advancements effectively.