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Intellectual Properties

A growing patent portfolio protecting NantNova's core innovations in thin-film lithium niobate, free-space optical communication, LiDAR, sensors, and photonic integrated circuits for space applications.

9
Granted Patents
2
Published Applications
6
Pending Filings
5
Technology Domains

Overview

A growing portfolio of 9 granted patents, 2 published applications, and 6 pending filings covering TFLN fabrication, optical communication terminals, LiDAR, sensors, and photonic integrated circuits. NantNova's IP protects key innovations in thin-film lithium niobate electro-optical modulators, free-space optical communication systems, and integrated photonic circuits for space applications.

The patent portfolio spans five core technology domains — from foundational TFLN wafer processing and chip fabrication methods through complete system-level designs for optical communication terminals, LiDAR, sensor arrays, and photonic integrated circuits. Each filing strengthens NantNova's competitive position in the space laser communication market.

Patent Portfolio

Patent Number Domain Title / Description Status
US 9,350,452 OCT Optical Communication Terminal Granted
US 9,395,502 OCT Optical Communication Terminal Granted
US 9,726,538 Sensors Sensor Systems Granted
US 10,914,646 Sensors Sensor Systems Granted
US 10,976,336 Sensors Sensor Systems Granted
US 11,047,959 LiDAR LiDAR Systems Granted
US 11,150,535 OCT / LiDAR OCT / LiDAR Systems Granted
US 12,306,511 TFLN / OCT TFLN / OCT Systems Granted
US 12,422,726 B2 TFLN TFLN Electro-Optical Modulator Fabrication Granted — Sep 2025
US 18/317,534 TFLN / OCT TFLN / OCT Published
US 18/741,501 Sensors Sensor Systems Published
18/821,871 PIC / OCT Photonic Integrated Circuit / OCT Pending
18/933,822 PIC / OCT Photonic Integrated Circuit / OCT Pending
19/212,185 Communications Communications Systems Pending
18/749,225 Communications Communications Systems Pending
19/186,245 Communications Communications Systems Pending
(New Filing) TFLN Advanced TFLN Fabrication Methods Pending

Technology Domains

TFLN Fabrication
Thin-film lithium niobate wafer and chip fabrication. Ion slicing, wafer bonding, etching processes.
Optical Communication Terminals
Free-space optical communication system designs. PAT systems, telescope assemblies, modulation.
LiDAR Systems
Pulsed Doppler and FMCW LiDAR. Range finding, velocity measurement, target discrimination.
Sensor Systems
Fiber optic gyroscopes, inertial measurement units, fiber sensing arrays.
Photonic Integrated Circuits
PIC-based modulators, receivers, and transceivers for space-qualified optical links.

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From TFLN fabrication patents to complete optical communication system designs — NantNova's intellectual property portfolio protects innovations across five core technology domains.