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