{"id":99545,"date":"2026-04-15T14:23:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T08:53:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greyb.com\/?post_type=resource&#038;p=99545"},"modified":"2026-04-15T14:23:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T08:53:15","slug":"hevc-patent-landscape-analysis","status":"publish","type":"resource","link":"https:\/\/greyb.com\/resources\/reports\/hevc-patent-landscape-analysis\/","title":{"rendered":"Only 35% HEVC SEPs Covered By Patent Pools: What about rest?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Three pools. Multiple independent licensors. No FRAND precedent. No binding collective framework that all essential patent holders are obligated to join.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is not a temporary condition. It is the architecture of HEVC licensing, and it systematically advantages undeclared SEP holders over implementers who have satisfied their pool obligations in good faith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The HEVC Patent Landscape Report Is Coming<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GreyB has done the most rigorous independent analysis of the HEVC patent landscape to date, 4,904 patent families analyzed, 2,225 identified as potential SEPs, ranked across 25+ owners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"486\" src=\"https:\/\/greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-56-1024x486.png\" alt=\"image\" class=\"wp-image-111719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-56-1024x486.png 1024w, https:\/\/greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-56-300x143.png 300w, https:\/\/greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-56-150x71.png 150w, https:\/\/greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-56-768x365.png 768w, https:\/\/greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-56-1200x570.png 1200w, https:\/\/greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-56.png 1261w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The full report will be published soon. Fill out the form below to get the Executive Summary now, before anyone else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"custom-cta-sec\" style=\"display: flex; margin-bottom: 20px; align-items: center; padding: 30px; background-color: #f4f9ff; border-radius: 5px;\">\n        \n        <!-- Title Section -->\n        <div class=\"cta-leftColumn\" style=\"flex: 7; color: #333333;\">\n            <h3 class=\"cta-heading-custom\" style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 1.25rem; line-height: 1.4; font-weight: 700;\">\n                Receive GreyB\u2019s HEVC 2026 Patent Landscape Report\u2019s Summary.            <\/h3>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- Button Section -->\n        <div class=\"cta-rightColumn\" style=\"flex: 3; text-align: center;\">\n            <a href=\"\"\n               class=\"hs-cta-trigger-button hs-cta-trigger-button-330242268917\"\n               style=\"padding: 10px 20px; background-color: #00c8c8; color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 5px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1rem; display: inline-block;\">\n                Get Summary            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <style>\n\t\t\n\t.single-resource.postid-99545 a.hs-cta-trigger-button.hs-cta-trigger-button-330242268917.go26732895 {\n\t\tbackground: #FF7A59 !important;\n\t\tborder-color: #FF7A59 !important;\n\t}\n\t\t\n    @media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {\n        .custom-cta-sec {\n            display: block !important;\n            text-align: center;\n            padding: 25px !important;\n        }\n\n        .cta-rightColumn {\n            margin-top: 20px;\n        }\n    }\n    <\/style>\n    \n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Value of HEVC Patent Analysis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reduce &#8220;Shadow IP&#8221; Risks and Avoid Surprising Royalties<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Undeclared essential patents are a major threat in a mature standard like HEVC. Our report finds the real scope of this &#8220;shadow IP.&#8221; It identifies companies that hold these key assets. Knowing who owns these patents helps you prepare early for possible licensing demands and prevent expensive lawsuits later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Improve Your Licensing Strategy and Negotiation Position<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Get a clear overview of publicly declared HEVC patent families. This includes those in pools and ITU-T. Compare your patents to the overall landscape. Find important licensing leaders. Understand the real value of essential patents. This information helps you negotiate with confidence and get better terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Compare Your IP Position and Competitor Strategies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A full breakdown of company shares across declared, undeclared, and total essential HEVC patent families shows your position clearly. Find top innovators, new players, and those with a strong but undeclared hand. Understand their strategies. See if they make money aggressively through pools or quietly build power for enforcement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ensure Freedom to Operate (FTO) and Reduce Product Development Risk<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before making large investments in HEVC-compliant products, it is important to understand the complete patent picture. Our report helps find possible patent roadblocks and high-risk areas. You can make informed decisions and create strong FTO strategies. This protects your new ideas from future problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find Strategic Collaboration and Acquisition Opportunities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find companies and research institutions with strong, essential, and possibly undervalued HEVC patent portfolios. If you are looking for partners to strengthen your technology or targets to strengthen your patent position, our detailed analysis identifies the players with the most value in the HEVC ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Report Highlights (Coming Soon &#8211; Sneak Peek)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">10 sections covering the full HEVC royalty stack, from the licensing crisis to the strategic playbook. The JCT-VC contribution landscape, declared vs. potential SEPs, top SEP holder leaderboards, technical breakdowns by coding tool, geographic origin of innovation, and jurisdiction-level enforcement maps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-57-1024x392.png\" alt=\"image\" class=\"wp-image-111722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-57-1024x392.png 1024w, https:\/\/greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-57-300x115.png 300w, https:\/\/greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-57-150x57.png 150w, https:\/\/greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-57-768x294.png 768w, https:\/\/greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-57-1200x459.png 1200w, https:\/\/greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-57.png 1387w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stay Ahead. 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