Silicon Labs’ I&A Business Is Attractive to Skyworks—but the Worth of Its Patents Is in Question

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Thu, 20 May 2021 10:27:15 +0000
Case Studies and Portfolio Analyses, Due Diligence, Patent Portfolio Management, Patent Quality and Value Rankings, Semiconductor

Key Points Skyworks acquiring Silicon Labs’ Infrastructure & Automotive (I&A) business is in line with the company’s technical and business development, as indicated by patent portfolio analysis. Only a few patents of I&A unit stand a decent chance of being monetized. For the management of Skyworks, it’s important to make sure high-quality and high-value patents …