LG Signs Wi-Fi Patent License Agreement with Amazon
LG Electronics has signed a Wi-Fi patent license agreement with Amazon, granting the e-commerce giant access to LG’s Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) for Wi-Fi connectivity. The deal covers Amazon devices including Echo smart speakers, Fire TV Sticks, and Fire Tablets, according to a statement released Sunday.
Key Takeaways
- LG licenses Wi-Fi standard essential patents to Amazon for Echo, Fire TV, and tablet devices
- LG holds 97,880 registered patents globally, with approximately half being standard-related
- The company is pursuing similar licensing discussions with multiple global technology firms
- LG has formalized IP licensing in its corporate charter since 2022
What Are Standard Essential Patents?
Standard Essential Patents refer to patents that become necessary when implementing international technical standards. Any product using Wi-Fi standards must practice these patented technologies, making them critical for device manufacturers.
Once a global standardization organization adopts a technology as an international standard, companies worldwide incorporate it into their products. Therefore, SEP recognition validates both technological contribution and commercial value.
LG’s Patent Portfolio Spans Multiple Technologies
As of mid-2025, LG owned 97,880 registered patents globally, including 26,762 domestic and 71,118 overseas patents. Approximately half of these patents relate to technical standards across mobile communications, Wi-Fi, broadcasting, and codecs.
The South Korean electronics manufacturer applies these patented technologies across its product lineup. Additionally, LG integrates innovations into OLED TVs, washing machines, and refrigerators to maintain competitive positioning.
“This agreement reaffirms LG’s position in Wi-Fi standard technologies,” said Cho Hwi-jae, head of LG’s Intellectual Property Center. However, neither company disclosed financial terms of the licensing deal.
Expanding Patent Strategy in Emerging Technologies
LG is actively pursuing patent leadership in next-generation technology areas. The company targets 6G mobile communications, vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communications, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing.
In its vehicle solutions business, LG received recognition for augmented reality technologies. The company earned honors for an AR navigation patent, though specific award details were not provided.
Meanwhile, LG formalized the licensing of patents and intellectual property rights in its corporate charter in 2022. This strategic shift accelerates efforts to generate revenue through IP-driven innovation.
What’s Next
LG continues licensing negotiations with several global companies that utilize Wi-Fi standard technologies. The Amazon agreement establishes a framework that may influence future licensing terms with other device manufacturers in the connected device market.
