A patent-landscape insight on Thin-Film Surface Acoustic Wave filters SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS, France, June 23, 2026 │ Thin-Film Surface Acoustic Wave (TFSAW) technology is moving from a specialist engineering topic to one of the most closely watched patent arenas in RF front-end filters. According to Knowmade’s RF Acoustic Wave Filters Patent Landscape Analysis 2026, TFSAW has[…]
SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS, France – April 2, 2026 │ The RF front-end industry continues to evolve at a rapid pace, driven by the increasing complexity of wireless communication systems and the transition toward highly integrated architectures. In this context, intellectual property (IP) has become a critical indicator of technological leadership, competitive positioning, and future market direction.[…]
SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS, France, January 5, 2025 │ The patent litigation initiated by Murata Manufacturing against Maxscend Microelectronics in 2025 is not a routine infringement dispute limited to a single jurisdiction or isolated invention. Instead, it represents a structurally significant confrontation over thin-film surface acoustic wave (TF-SAW) technology, spanning China, South Korea, and Germany, and touching[…]
SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS, France, November 03, 2025 │ Skyworks Solutions, Inc. and Qorvo, Inc. announced on October 28, 2025, a definitive agreement to merge in an all-cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $22 billion, creating a new U.S.-based leader in high-performance RF and mixed-signal solutions. The combined company is expected to generate about $7.7 billion[…]