AI-Native 6G IP Moats: Rethinking Global Policy for SEP/FRAND

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Special Presentation by Dr. Alex G. Lee (TechIPm, USA)

Hosted by the Future Networks Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AIML) Working Group

Date/Time: Thursday, 20 November 2025 @ 12:00 UTC (12 PM GMT)

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Topic:

AI-Native 6G IP Moats: Rethinking Global Policy for SEP/FRAND 

Abstract:

AI-native 6G treats intelligence as a built-in network function: models live in the stack (PHY/MAC/RAN/Core), steer behavior in real time, and enable semantic communications, digital-twin control, and federated learning across device, edge, and cloud. That shift changes how we innovate and how we govern IP. Using “IP moats” in the Buffett sense — durable advantage from enforceable IP (including SEPs), data rights, and standards participation — I ask: what global policy makes those moats defensible for true contributors while keeping consumer devices affordable?

I propose a practical baseline with two pillars. Pillar 1: Mandatory essentiality evaluation at ETSI declaration (and at major spec revisions), performed by independent evaluators under a common, auditable protocol with rebuttal rights — recognizing that in 6G, essentiality often requires behavioral evidence (simulations/benchmarks), not text alone. Pillar 2: Transparent, method-driven FRAND (fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory) that reflects multi-layer AI value (edge silicon, radio/PHY, RAN control, edge orchestration, cloud inference) while guarding against stacking and protecting consumer pricing.

To operationalize this, I introduce two agentic, provenance-first co-pilots:

1. Agentic AI-Powered Essentiality Evaluation Framework — aligns claim elements to standards text and versions, ingests simulation/benchmark artifacts, produces source-pinned evidence packs with confidence scores, flags family overlap/over-declaration, and supports human-in-the-loop review.
2. Agentic AI-Powered FRAND Evaluation Framework — builds auditable rate models (top-down, incremental value, usage-based, or hybrid) from shared inputs: portfolio size and essentiality-confidence distribution, stack-layer contribution mapping, device/IoT usage metrics, ASP tiers, geography mix, pool comparables, and anti-stacking constraints. Outputs include rate corridors, sensitivity bands, tiered pricing and safe-harbor pool options, plus triggers for de-declaration as specs evolve.

Speaker:

Alex G. Lee is a NY State attorney, USPTO-registered patent attorney, and Certified Licensing Professional (CLP) with a Ph.D. in Physics (Johns Hopkins) and J.D. (Suffolk Law). He bridges 3GPP standards and IP strategy, having led hundreds of 3G/4G/5G essentiality evaluations for global programs. As Principal Consultant at TechIPm, he has supported SEP licensing, portfolio sales, and enforcement for global companies. He has built agentic AI-powered IP intelligence for SEP development, licensing, and litigation.  Earlier, he held roles at Hsuanyeh Law Group, Liquidax Capital, Korea’s National Radio Research Agency, and Korea Telecom (ITU-R/early 3GPP representation). His work focuses on agentic AI-powered frameworks for 5G/6G innovation and SEP portfolio development and monetization.

Brochure (PDF): Webinar-AIML-2025-11-20-Lee-AI-6G-IP-Moats-Brochure.pdf