Overview
Patent-to-standard mapping plays a crucial role in identifying Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) for licensing, litigation, and monetization.
However, the Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax-2021) standard presents unique challenges, as it is composed only of amendments rather than a standalone specification—making direct patent mapping both complex and incomplete.
In this case study, TT Consultants leveraged a combination of subject matter expertise and advanced AI-driven standards mapping using tools like StandiggerLLM to reconstruct the full Wi-Fi 6 standard and enable high-precision patent-to-standard mapping. This ensured comprehensive, precise, and reliable SEP analysis for our clients.
Challenge
Incomplete Standard Documentation
Complex Integration of Amendments
Ensuring Accuracy in Patent Mapping
Solution: AI + Human Expertise
Downloading the Standard
We obtained the official Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax-2021) standard document from IEEE.
Identifying the Amendment Scope
Our Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) analyzed the Wi-Fi 6 document and confirmed that it only modifies the base standard (802.11-2020) rather than providing a complete specification.
Reconstructing the Full Standard Using AI
To facilitate accurate patent mapping, we utilized TT Consultants’ AI-powered Standigger LLM tool to seamlessly integrate the Wi-Fi 6 amendments into the base standard (802.11-2020), thereby generating a complete, structured specification. This approach ensures consistency across terminology, clause numbering, and technical definitions, enabling precise alignment with the standard and minimizing interpretation gaps.
Patent-to-Standard Mapping
With the complete Wi-Fi 6 standard in place, we conducted a precise patent-to-standard mapping exercise by identifying the specific standard sections corresponding to patent claims. Each claim was then mapped to the full specification - encompassing both newly introduced amendments and existing unchanged sections. This approach enabled stronger claim coverage and improved accuracy in identifying potentially essential patents (SEPs).
Impact & Results
More Comprehensive SEP Identification
The full specification ensured a complete context, strengthening evidence of essentiality for potential SEPs.
Higher Accuracy in Claim Mapping
Mapping against the full standard eliminated ambiguities and strengthened patent claim interpretations.
Enhanced Licensing and Monetization Opportunities
A more robust patent-to-standard correlation provided better leverage for licensing deals.
Time Efficiency with AI-Driven Approach
AI-assisted standard reconstruction reduced the time and effort required to merge amendments into the base standard.
Conclusion
By integrating AI-powered automation with expert-driven analysis, TT Consultants successfully reconstructed the full Wi-Fi 6 standard, enabling high-precision patent-to-standard mapping. This hybrid approach—powered by Standigger LLM—allowed our clients to:
- Maximize the value of their SEPs
- Strengthen licensing and monetization strategies
- Gain a competitive advantage in patent litigation and negotiations
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