Via Joins the Initiative in Support of SEP Data Transparency

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (June 25, 2026) – Via Licensing Alliance (Via) today announced that it is partnering with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) on its initiative to feature standard essential patent (SEP) data in its global PATENTSCOPE database. As one of the first collaborative licensing organizations to contribute patent pool-verified SEP data to the initiative, Via is supporting greater transparency in the SEP ecosystem by making available data from a substantial number of SEPs associated with its licensing programs for inclusion in PATENTSCOPE.PATENTSCOPE is a database that promotes transparency around patent information globally by allowing users to find information on international patent applications, as well as patents and published patent applications in over 80 countries, accurately translating them into 18 languages using artificial intelligence.

“One of the major value-adds of patent pools to the licensing ecosystem is to provide transparency around the pricing of patent rights,” said Kevin Mack, President of Via Licensing Alliance. “WIPO’s efforts to create greater transparency for the IP licensing ecosystem through PATENTSCOPE are fully aligned with Via’s mission, so joining this important effort was an easy decision.”

“The success of WIPO’s SEP-related initiatives relies on the partnerships we build with key stakeholders. In this complex area, collaboration is central to achieving meaningful progress,” said Andras Jokuti, Director of WIPO’s Patent and Technology Law Division. “Via’s participation in this project is a welcome contribution to the SEP search feature of PATENTSCOPE.”

PATENTSCOPE has built on the “Declared SEPs” feature launched in 2025, which enables users to identify patents declared essential to standards developed by selected standard-setting organizations. The PATENTSCOPE database has now advanced further by incorporating data on patents, the essentiality of which was verified through the patent pool administrator’s mechanisms directly, alongside the patent records within the database.

By embedding such pool-verified essentiality information into PATENTSCOPE, WIPO is responding to increasing calls for enhanced transparency in the SEP landscape, particularly at a time when standards and complex technologies are evolving at a rapid pace.

Via’s licensing programs depend on independent third-party experts to evaluate patent essentiality, and the inclusion of this data in PATENTSCOPE greatly enhances its accessibility and practical value for stakeholders around the world.

Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) form the foundation of many of today’s most widely used technologies, including audio and video streaming, wireless charging, and semiconductors. As technological ecosystems grow more sophisticated, the need for transparent, dependable, and easily accessible SEP-related information is becoming ever more important for policymakers, patent authorities, innovators, and technology implementers alike.

About Via Licensing Alliance

Via Licensing Alliance is the collaborative licensing leader, dedicated to accelerating global technology adoption, fostering participation, and generating return on innovation with balanced licensing solutions for innovators and manufacturers of all sizes around the globe. Via has operated dozens of licensing programs for a variety of technologies. Via is an independently managed company owned by industry-leading participants with over 25 years of intellectual property licensing leadership. For more information about Via, please visit www.Via-LA.com.

About WIPO

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is the United Nations agency that serves the world’s innovators and creators, ensuring that their ideas travel safely to the market and improve lives everywhere.

It does so by providing services that enable creators, innovators and entrepreneurs to protect and promote their intellectual property (IP) across borders and acting as a forum for addressing cutting-edge IP issues. The IP data provided by WIPO guide decision-makers all over the world, while impact-driven projects and technical assistance ensure that IP benefits everyone, everywhere.

For more information, please contact the News and Media Division at WIPO:

• Tel: (+41 22) 338 81 61 / 338 72 24
• E-mail

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Via Licensing Alliance
Raleigh Hogan-Miller
Press@Via-LA.com

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WIPO
Sandrine Ammann
sandrine.ammann@wipo.int

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SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (May 20, 2026) – Via Licensing Alliance (Via) today announced continued momentum for its Voice Codec patent pool, including the addition of a new unnamed licensee and new licensors, NovaVoice Limited and Cordial IP, further growing the program’s patent stack and market penetration from its initial five, large global licensors. 

The addition of the new licensee, unnamed at this time, reflects growing industry adoption of the collaborative licensing pathway Via’s Voice Codec program creates for accessing IP rights to critical voice technologies. This addition reflects a growing market uptake of advanced voice technologies, including EVS and IVAS, driven by rising demand as 5G and 5G-Advanced technologies are adopted worldwide. 

Additionally, Via continues to prioritize transparency and has published its full rate structure for the Voice Codec pool, providing further clarity and predictability for implementers and to the broader market. For implementers, the full rate structure allows for complete visibility as they consider the appropriate royalty structure to choose from to meet their product level costs, evaluate future growth paths for their product lines, or plan their geographical expansion plan needs. This level of disclosure not only reduces uncertainty in licensing decisions but also enables more consistent benchmarking, reinforcing confidence in fair, market-aligned SEP licensing practices. The program’s royalty rates are listed on Via’s website at https://www.via-la.com/licensing-programs/voice-codec/#license-fees. 

The addition of the new licensors indicates increased interest from patent holders in licensing their voice technology SEPs through highly efficient, aggregated licensing vehicles such as patent pools. Future growth in both the licensor list and the number of patents consolidated through the pool license will continue to enhance the value of the Voice Codec License for implementers. Via’s Voice Codec program licensors are listed here: https://www.via-la.com/licensing-programs/voice-codec/#licensors. 

Via’s Voice Codec pool covers Enhanced Voice Services (EVS), which supports voice communications across more than one billion and growing active devices globally, as well as Immersive Voice and Audio Services (IVAS), which will play a central role in next-generation voice and spatial audio applications. 

“We are pleased to welcome these new entrants to our pool, which signal continued growth and momentum our Voice Codec program,” said Kevin Mack, President of Via Licensing Alliance. “This pool license offers strong value relative to other market options and represents the only collaborative licensing solution for EVS and IVAS technologies, making it a smart and efficient pathway for companies seeking to license critical voice capabilities.” 

EVS remains a foundational technology for high-quality voice communications in 5G and 5G-Advanced networks, with adoption continuing to expand as 5G, 5G-Advanced and future network iterations reach global scale. As spatial audio and advanced voice technologies expand into 6G and a broader range of non-cellular devices, the importance of IVAS technologies is expected to increase, with Via’s pool offering an early and effective licensing pathway. 

For more information about the Voice Codec patent pool, including information for prospective licensees, please visit https://www.via-la.com. 

About Via Licensing Alliance: 

Via Licensing Alliance is the collaborative licensing leader, dedicated to accelerating global technology adoption, fostering participation, and generating return on innovation with balanced licensing solutions for innovators and manufacturers of all sizes around the globe. Via has operated dozens of licensing programs for a variety of technologies. Via is an independently managed company owned by industry-leading participants with over 25 years of intellectual property licensing leadership. For more information about Via, please visit https://www.via-la.com. 

Contact:
Via Licensing Alliance
Raleigh Hogan-Miller
Press@Via-LA.com

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