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1. Patent filing strategies, why file patents IBM MINTED $366–397 MILLION (!!)FROM PATENTS IN 2022–23 Vs WHY ‘PRODUCT-PROTECTION-ONLY’ FILING MINDSET COULD BE A COSTLY TRAP While numerous companies in India and other countries (conventional companies) are filing patents to protect your products, IBM has generated $397 million and $366 million, respectively, in those years purely from licensing of IP in 2022 and 2023 [1]. Google bought Motorola for $12.5 billion, pending regulatory approval, primarily for its 17,000 patents, with 7,500 patents pending [3,4]. Qualcomm Technology Licensing (QTL) brought in $5.3 billion in revenue but $3.6 billion in profits, a 68% margin at Qualcomm in 2023 [7]. The conventional companies are playing checkers the aforementioned companies are playing 4D chess. The brutal truth? 99% of (conventional) companies treat patents as defensive shields. The top 1% use them as profit-generating weapons worth hundreds of billions. These top 1% companies are not just protecting their products—they're building financial empires, while other 9% every day stick to the old "file patents to protect our products" mentality, which is hemorrhaging potential revenue that could transform your bottom line. Page 1 of 8

2. Patent filing strategies, why file patents The Patent Misconception That's Bleeding Your Profits Here's the shocking reality most executives never discover: Amazon has a total of 34908 patents globally [11] but the vast majority aren't used in actual products. The rest? Pure profit engines through licensing, blocking competitors, and creating negotiation leverage. The global patent licensing market is experiencing explosive growth. Global Patent Licensing Market size was USD 2.41 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 4.73 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of about 7.77% [13]. Meanwhile, the broader intellectual property licensing market shows even more dramatic numbers, with Intellectual Property Licensing Market size stood at USD 24.53 Billion in 2024 and is forecast to achieve USD 48.29 Billion by 2033, registering a 8.5% CAGR [15]. When a single company's patent licensing revenue starts exceeding the GDP of small nations, it becomes crystal clear that patents have evolved far beyond legal documents. They've become strategic weapons that determine market dominance. Page 2 of 8

3. Patent filing strategies, why file patents The Seven Hidden Revenue Streams Your Competitors Don't Want You to Know Legal Deterrence Shields Build massive patent portfolios to create "mutual assured destruction" scenarios. Competitors won't sue you if you can counter-sue with hundreds of patents. It's not defense—it's strategic deterrence. Cross-Licensing Currency Think of patents as legal tender. Need access to a competitor's technology? Trade patents instead of paying cash. Cross-licensing agreements constitute 20% of all patent licensing deals [12], allowing companies to save hundreds of millions annually through patent- based deals, turning legal documents into corporate currency. Innovation Signaling Patents aren't just legal protection—they're marketing weapons. A strong patent portfolio signals technological leadership to investors, customers, and top talent. Companies with robust patent portfolios see enhanced valuations and attract premium partnerships. Market Exclusion Zones File strategic patents and create competitor-free territories where you maintain premium pricing power. It's like owning toll roads on the information superhighway—everyone pays to pass. Page 3 of 8

4. Patent filing strategies, why file patents The Licensing Gold Mine Qualcomm doesn't just make chips— While this is only 15.9% of revenue, it is a staggering 49.3% of Qualcomm's entire net income comes from patent licensing [7]. QTL generated $5.57 billion, up 5% from the previous year in fiscal 2024 [6]. Every smartphone sold pays them royalties. That's not product protection; that's creating a permanent revenue tax on entire industries. Acquisition Magnets Patents dramatically increase company valuations. When Google bought Motorola, Google said that of the $12.4 billion total purchase price, $2.9 billion was for cash acquired, $5.5 billion was for the patents [5]. Your patent portfolio might be worth more than your entire product line. Future Technology Betting Patent emerging technologies before they become standards. When smartphone technologies emerged, companies with early patents collected billions from technologies they never commercialized. Real Money, Real Examples That Will Make your Eyes Light Up Rambus: The Controversial Submarine Strategy This memory company used what became known as "submarine patents" are kept under wraps until products they cover come to market, and then surface as the patent holder seeks licensing fees and royalties [17]. On June 20, 2011, Rambus went to trial against Micron and Hynix in California, seeking as much as $12.9 billion in damages [18], though they ultimately faced regulatory challenges for their approach. ARM Holdings: The Licensing Empire ARM never manufactured a single processor chip, yet built a company worth tens of billions purely on patent licensing. There were 35 Page 4 of 8

5. Patent filing strategies, why file patents billion ARM chips shipped last year [9], which includes the iPhone, and they didn't even make $3 billion, but Royalties make up roughly 50% of ARM's total revenues, licensing fees are just over 33% [10]. They turned processor architecture into a subscription service. Dolby Laboratories: The Audio Gold Mine Dolby's patent portfolio generates substantial ongoing revenue. Licensing Revenue: $283 million, up 7% year-over-year in Q4 2024, and Licensing revenue is estimated to range from $1.21 billion to $1.28 billion for fiscal 2025 [19,21]. They turned sound into a licensing goldmine. The Math That Matters: Based on industry data: • over 3 years Initial patent investment: $5-10 million • over 10 years based on successful licensing models Conservative return: $20-50 million • patent strategies ROI: 200-500% for well-executed Compare that to your average product development ROI. Patents don't just protect profits—they multiply them exponentially. Competition Is Already Eating Your Lunch (And You Don't Even Know It) While you're focused on product development, your competitors are quietly building patent moats around future technologies. They're not just planning to compete with your current products - they're planning to own the technologies your future products will need. Patent activity is surging globally. patent grants grew 5.7% to 368,597 for the period of December 1, 2023 – November 30, 2024 in the US alone [16]. Samsung Electronics Page 5 of 8

6. Patent filing strategies, why file patents continues to lead with 10,427 patents granted in 2024 [16]. The first-mover advantage in patent filing is disappearing daily. Technologies you're developing today might already be blocked by competitor patents filed yesterday. The Bottom Line: Hunt or Be Hunted Every day you delay strategic patent filing; competitors are building weapons that could: • Force you to pay them licensing fees for your own innovations • Block your entry into profitable market segments • Acquire technologies you need at premium prices • Turn your R&D investments into their profit streams The question isn't whether to file more patents—it's whether you want to be the hunter or the hunted. Companies like Qualcomm, ARM, and Dolby didn't stumble into massive patent revenue. They systematically built patent portfolios as profit engines, not just product shields. They understood that in today's economy, owning the idea is more valuable than making the product. Your products have lifecycles measured in years. Your patents have lifecycles measured in decades. Which asset class deserves more strategic investment? The patent revolution isn't coming—it's already here. The only question left is whether you'll profit from it or become another casualty of companies that understood the game better. Page 6 of 8

7. Patent filing strategies, why file patents Stop filing patents to protect what you make. Start filing patents to profit from what the world needs. The choice is yours. But choose quickly—your competitors already have. Ready to turn your patent strategy from cost center to profit engine? The companies that act now will dominate the next decade. The companies that wait will spend that decade paying licensing fees to those who didn't. References and Sources [1] Voice of IP. (2024, April 1). Lessons for Licensors from IBM's Patent Litigations versus Chewy, Groupon. Retrieved from https://www.voiceofip.com/p/lessons-for-licensors-from-ibms-patent [2] IPVision Inc. Penny Wise and Pound Foolish Part One: Why IBM Ramped Up Their Patent Applications. Retrieved from https://info.ipvisioninc.com/blog/penny-wise-and-pound-foolish-part-one- why-ibm-ramped-up-their-patent-applications [3] Wikipedia. (2025). Motorola Mobility. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorola_Mobility [4] TechCrunch. (2011, August 15). Google Buys Motorola Mobility For $12.5B, Says "Android Will Stay Open". Retrieved from https://techcrunch.com/2011/08/15/breaking-google-buys-motorola-for-12-5- billion/ [5] Fierce Network. (2024, April 4). Google: Motorola's patents worth $5.5B. Retrieved from https://www.fierce-network.com/wireless/google-motorola-s-patents-worth-5-5b [6] The Futurum Group. (2025, January 7). Qualcomm's Q4 FY2024 Earnings: Strong Growth and Strategic Diversification. Retrieved from https://futurumgroup.com/insights/qualcomms-q4-fy2024- earnings-strong-growth-and-strategic-diversification/ [7] WithEdge Blog. (2023, December 7). The Secret Behind Qualcomm's Margins? Patents. Retrieved from https://blog.withedge.com/p/the-secret-behind-qualcomms-margins [8] Strategyzer. ARM Business Model. Retrieved from https://www.strategyzer.com/library/arm-business- model [9] WithEdge Blog. (2023, September 14). ARM: The biggest IPO of the year is for patent licensing. Retrieved from https://blog.withedge.com/p/arm-the-biggest-ipo-of-the-year-is [10] AnandTech. (2013, June 28). How ARM Makes Money - The ARM Diaries, Part 1. Retrieved from https://www.anandtech.com/show/7112/the-arm-diaries-part-1-how-arms-business-model-works/2 [11] Insights GreyB. (2025). Amazon Patents - Insights & Stats. Retrieved from https://insights.greyb.com/amazon-patents/ [12] Patent PC. (2024, May 25). Patent Licensing Statistics: Trends and Insights for 2024. Retrieved from https://patentpc.com/blog/patent-licensing-statistics-trends-and-insights-for-2024 Page 7 of 8

8. Patent filing strategies, why file patents [13] Business Research Insights. (2024). Patent Licensing Market Size, Trends | Report [2024-2032]. Retrieved from https://www.businessresearchinsights.com/market-reports/patent-licensing-market-118586 [14] Global Growth Insights. (2024, November 5). Patent Licensing Market Size & Growth, 2034. Retrieved from https://www.globalgrowthinsights.com/market-reports/patent-licensing-market-102826 [15] Verified Market Reports. (2025, February 10). Intellectual Property Licensing Market Size, Trends. Retrieved from https://www.verifiedmarketreports.com/product/intellectual-property-licensing-market/ [16] Anaqua. (2025, January 30). 2024 Analysis of USPTO Patent Statistics. Retrieved from https://www.anaqua.com/resource/anaqua-analysis-of-uspto-patenting-statistics-2024/ [17] EE Times. (2001, February 23). 'Submarine patents' could torpedo Rambus. Retrieved from https://www.eetimes.com/submarine-patents-could-torpedo-rambus/ [18] Wikipedia. (2025). Rambus. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rambus [19] PR Newswire. (2024, November 19). Dolby Laboratories Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results. Retrieved from https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/dolby-laboratories- reports-fourth-quarter-and-fiscal-year-2024-financial-results-302310222.html [20] Yahoo Finance. (2024, November 20). Dolby Laboratories Inc (DLB) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Highlights. Retrieved from https://finance.yahoo.com/news/dolby-laboratories-inc-dlb-q4- 070528293.html [21] PR Newswire. (2025, May 1). Dolby Laboratories Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results. Retrieved from https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/dolby-laboratories-reports-second-quarter- 2025-financial-results-302444258.html Page 8 of 8