Global 5G chipset patents 2020, by technology
As of 2020, 5G chipset patents can be broken down into various technology categories, such as telecommunications, digital communication, and measurement. These three categories make up the largest segments with 30, 13.7, and 9.2 percent of the total 5G patents worldwide, respectively. This suggests that the patent filings are focused towards telecommunications or transmission of 5G signals for digital data communication and the overall measurement of 5G signals and controls.