Nordic Semiconductor and Sisvel agree on licensing standard essential patents for LTE-M and NB-IoT cellular tech, simplifying access for IoT device makers.

Nordic Semiconductor and patent pool administrator Sisvel have announced a new agreement for licensing standard essential patents (SEPs) related to LTE-M and NB-IoT cellular technology. This agreement aims to simplify and provide transparent access to LTE-M and NB-IoT radio technology standards for various IoT applications. It allows IoT device makers to easily obtain end-product licenses from over 30 patent owners through Nordic as the cellular module supplier, supporting innovations in smart-health, smart-energy, smart-cities, and asset-tracking.