Optis Wireless Technology LLC

Optis Wireless Technology LLC is a privately held company that operates as a patent assertion entity (PAE) or Non-Practicing Entity (NPE). It is part of a collective often referred to as "Optis" or "PanOptis," which was formed in 2013. The global headquarters for PanOptis, encompassing Optis Wireless Technology, is located in Plano, Texas. Optis Wireless Technology LLC holds a significant portfolio of approximately 2,496 patents.

The company's primary operation involves the licensing and assertion of its patent portfolio, rather than manufacturing or selling products. Optis Wireless Technology LLC focuses on wireless communication patents, specifically Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) related to 3G, 4G LTE, and 5G technologies, as well as other non-standardized technologies found in mobile devices and infrastructure equipment. It licenses these patents to technology companies globally. In 2016, PanOptis acquired Unwired Planet, which now operates as one of its subsidiaries.

Optis Wireless Technology LLC exhibits a clear patent assertion litigation posture, primarily acting as a plaintiff in infringement suits. The company has been involved in 2 plaintiff cases and 2 defendant cases in our database. The defendant cases often represent challenges to its patents, such as those brought before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) by entities like Apple Inc. and Unified Patents. Its plaintiff cases are notably concentrated in plaintiff-friendly venues like the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.

A prominent aspect of Optis Wireless Technology's litigation history includes its multi-jurisdictional disputes with Apple Inc. in both the United States and the United Kingdom. In the U.S., Optis has pursued infringement claims against Apple in the Eastern District of Texas, with initial jury awards of $506 million and $300 million being vacated on appeal due to procedural issues and concerns regarding fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory (FRAND) licensing terms. More recently, a jury in February 2026 found that Apple did not infringe the asserted patents in one U.S. trial. Conversely, a U.K. court ruled in May 2025 that Apple owes Optis $502 million (totaling over $700 million with fees and interest) for the use of its 4G patents, a decision that is currently under appeal at the U.K. Supreme Court.