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25 Mar 2026
Fractus and Verizon settle patent litigation
Fractus, the pioneer in antenna technology and IP licensing, today announced that it has reached a settlement with Verizon
11 Feb 2026
Fractus expands U.S. connected safety licensing via RPX agreement
Fractus, a pioneer in antenna technology and intellectual property (IP) licensing, announced today a new patent licensing agreement with licensing aggregator RPX Corporation that expands the Fractus family of licensees.
16 Dec 2025
💫 Together we’ve built more than technology, we’ve built connections
From all of us at Fractus, warmest Holiday Wishes and a successful 2026!
26 Nov 2025
Fractus expands licensing program into point-of-sale (POS) vertical
Fractus, a pioneer in antenna technology and intellectual property (IP) licensing, today announced a new licensing agreement with one of the top five Point-of-Sale (POS) providers in the US.
07 Nov 2025
Fractus CEO Jordi Ilario inspires Next-Generation innovators with Keynote at LESI Young Members Congress in Lisbon
Fractus announced today that its CEO, Jordi Ilario, delivered a keynote address at the LESI Young Members Congress (YMC) in Lisbon, Portugal
29 Oct 2025
From Campus to Career: Fractus meets students at Sant Cugat Talent Day
Fractus participated in the inaugural Talent Day held at Mercantic in Sant Cugat, joining companies, universities, and students
13 Oct 2025
Fractus files patent infringement complaint against ResMed in the Southern District of California
Action seeks to protect Fractus’ pioneering antenna inventions used in connected sleep apnea therapies
07 Oct 2025
Fractus receives BIVA Business Recognition for Innovation Award at Sant Cugat Empresarial’s 20th anniversary
Fractus has been honored with the BIVA Business Recognition for Innovation Award
05 Aug 2025
Fractus and BCN eMotorsport: engineering, talent, and technology in motion
With the competition season now over, Fractus ends a new cycle of collaboration with the BCN eMotorsport team from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC), an initiative that exemplifies the union between young talent, innovation, and advanced technology.
04 Jul 2025
Fractus in The New Barcelona Post on knowledge transfer and deep tech entrepreneurship
Yesterday The New Barcelona Post published an article entitled “Barcelona takes on the challenge of transferring knowledge from classrooms and laboratories to companies”, an analysis of the knowledge transfer ecosystem in Catalonia that brings together the views of academic, clinical, and business agents, including Fractus.
11 Mar 2025
Fractus at MWC 2025 with innovation, intellectual property and technological future
Fractus participated in the Mobile World Congress (MWC), specifically in the 4YFN space, the epicenter of entrepreneurship and technological innovation.
30 Jan 2025
Connect America joins Fractus’ licensee network in the healthcare sector
Fractus, a global leader in antenna technology, is proud to announce a new licensing agreement with Connect America, the leading provider of medical alert services in the United States.
17 Jan 2025
Fractus' CEO, Jordi Ilario, defending innovation in Mon Economia interview
The economic media outlet Món Economia recently published an interview with Jordi Ilario, Fractus CEO, in which he reviews the origins, challenges, and evolution of the company from its creation to becoming an international antenna technology licensing company.
16 Jan 2025
Fractus-UPC Deep Tech Hub supports future innovators through the BCN eMotorsport initiative
As part of the groundbreaking initiatives led by the Fractus-UPC Deep Tech Hub, Fractus is proud to support the talented student engineers of the BCN eMotorsport team from the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya – BarcelonaTech (UPC).
16 Dec 2024
Fractus files patent infringement lawsuits against Geotab and Verizon
Fractus, the pioneer of geometry-based antenna technology, has filed patent infringement lawsuits against Geotab and Verizon (2:24-cv-01008 and 2:24-cv-01009) in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.
12 Dec 2024
✨ Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 🎄🎉
This holiday season feels extra special as we look back on an incredible year celebrating 25 years of Fractus!
12 Nov 2024
Fractus welcomes new licensee, expanding presence in the U.S. smart home market
Fractus, the antenna technology pioneer based in Barcelona, is pleased to announce the addition of a new licensee, a leader in the home security and smart home industry in the United States.
06 Nov 2024
Fractus appoints new CEO
Fractus today announced a leadership change aimed at advancing its strategic goals and strengthening its market position in the IoT industry.
04 Nov 2024
From vision to reality: How Deep Tech and patents fuel global change with Fractus co-founder and new talent
Fractus is excited to announce the release of an inspiring new episode by Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya podcast Algorritmes “Deep Tech – Technologies with the power to change the world” featuring Dr. Carles Puente Baliarda, a pioneering scientist in antenna technology, UPC professor and co-founder of Fractus, and Eneko Ibarlucea, a talented, recently graduated telecom engineer from the UPC.
02 Oct 2024
Fractus expands IoT patent licensing program signing ADT agreement and ending litigation
Fractus, a leader in in antenna technology and IP licensing, announced today the successful signing of a patent licensing agreement with ADT, the market leader in connected alarm systems in the United States.
19 Sep 2024
Fractus bets on young talent with the PARS Excellence Scholarship and the Award for the Best Master Thesis in Cybersecurity
In its commitment to the development of talent in the technological fields, Fractus has awarded two UPC - Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya outstanding students.
18 Sep 2024
Fractus joins the Barcelona Innovation Valley Alliance
Fractus has joined the Barcelona Innovation Valley Alliance, a pioneering initiative that seeks to strengthen the entrepreneurial and innovative ecosystem of the area.
10 Jun 2024
Fractus supports the STEM talent through the Fractus-UPC Deep Tech Hub
Fractus has launched the Talent Program through the Fractus-UPC Deep Tech Hub in collaboration with the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech (UPC).
08 May 2024
Fractus-UPC Deep Tech Hub launches new technology transfer program From Lab to Market
Fractus, in collaboration with the Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech (UPC), has launched the From Lab to Market programme through the Fractus-UPC Deep Tech Hub.
18 Apr 2024
Dr. Carmen Borja inspires future female inventors at EPO Girls Day
Dr. Carmen Borja, Fractus CTO, captivated a young audience with her exciting journey towards innovation during the second session of the Girls Day at the European Patent Office (EPO).
18 Mar 2024
The Fractus-UPC Deep Tech Hub website goes live
We are proudly launching the Fractus-UPC Deep Tech Hub website, our latest project in collaboration with the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech (UPC).
28 Feb 2024
Fractus stands out at MWC Barcelona 2024 by boosting the Deep Tech ecosystem
Fractus' presence at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona 2024 has been remarkable, especially at the 4YFN event, considered a fundamental pillar for the Deep Tech ecosystem.
23 Feb 2024
Fractus at the Mobile World Congress 2024
The Mobile World Congress (MWC) is back in Barcelona from 26-29 February 2024, and this time, Fractus will be at the heart of the action, actively participating in a several key events at the 4YFN
19 Feb 2024
Fractus and Vivint sign patent licensing deal for antenna technology in IoT, smart homes
Fractus, a pioneer in antenna technology based in Barcelona-Spain, proudly announces the settlement of its patent litigation with Vivint, a major player in the smart home security industry in the United States.
12 Feb 2024
Fractus supports tech talent through the Fractus-UPC Deep Tech Hub
Fractus, pioneer in the development of antenna technology, awarded the Fractus Prize to the best academic record of the Master's degree in Technology and Engineering Management.
22 Jan 2024
Fractus Expands Licensing Program into the Heart of Medical Device Tech
Fractus, renowned for pioneering advancements in antenna technology, proudly announces the successful licensing of its technology for wireless implantable devices like pacemakers, defibrillators and resynchronization devices.
19 Dec 2023
🌟✨ Wishing You a Joyful Holiday Season and a Prosperous New Year! 🎄🎉
Cheers to a bright and globally connected future filled with happiness and endless possibilities.
01 Dec 2023
Fractus-UPC Deep Tech Hub reveals that AI and 5G-6G are the technologies with the highest potential for techno-social disruption
Artificial intelligence, 5G-6G, big data, robotics, cybersecurity, computers & IoT protocols and 3D & 4D printing are the technologies with the most research groups at the UPC, according to the study 'Analysis, map and detection of Deep Tech areas and technologies'.
30 Nov 2023
Fractus takes center stage at the Barcelona Deep Tech Summit
Fractus has been an active participant at the Barcelona Deep Tech Summit, an exceptional gathering that brought together prominent innovators, investors, and startups in the Deep Tech field.
24 Jul 2023
Fractus expands into healthcare with wireless implantable device technology
Fractus' groundbreaking antenna technology now ventures into the realm of healthcare
20 Jul 2023
Create intelligent drone networks for fire control, the objective of a project of the Fractus-UPF Chair
The Pompeu Fabra University and the University of California (UCI) are working on the creation of a new technological system that will allow a fleet of intelligent drones to be deployed in the event of a fire.
15 Jun 2023
Fractus attends IPBC Global 2023
Fractus has actively participated in this year's IPBC Global conference organized by IAM Media, held in San Diego, United States.
19 May 2023
Fractus organizes a symposium on technology monetization as a business model
Fractus hosted a dynamic colloquium in Madrid yesterday, shedding light on the monetization of technology as a business model.
08 May 2023
Rubén Bonet introduces "Fractus, el ave fénix" to the university students
During these recent weeks, Ruben Bonet, Chairman and CEO of Fractus has introduced his book "Fractus, el ave fénix" to numerous university students at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya and at the Universitat de Barcelona.
18 Apr 2023
Fractus participates in the Financing Breakfast organized by ACCIÓ
Rubén Bonet, Chairman and CEO of the company, has presented his book 'Fractus, el ave fénix'.
02 Mar 2023
Fractus participates in 4YFN at MWC Barcelona 2023
Fractus has participated in 4YFN, a key event for the Deep Tech ecosystem, as part of MWC Barcelona 2023.
24 Oct 2022
Fractus sues ADT and Vivint for patent infringement
Fractus, the research and development company headquartered in Barcelona, has filed lawsuits against ADT and Vivint for infringement of its United States patents on internal antenna technology for security systems.
14 Sep 2022
Fractus and the UPC create a technological hub to develop “deep tech” solutions
Fractus and the Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya – BarcelonaTech (UPC) have agreed to create the Fractus-UPC Deep Tech Hub, a center of research activities where deep tech technologies will be designed and improved
22 Feb 2022
Fractus-UPF Chair will present first research results in Seoul
The Fractus-UPF Chair on Tech Transfer and 6G will present original research results at the 2022 IEEE International Conference in Communications
13 Jul 2021
Fractus and the Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) create a chair to enhance technology transfer and research in the 6G wireless communications
Barcelona, July 13, 2021 – Oriol Amat, UPF Rector, and Ruben Bonet, Fractus President and CEO, today have signed a collaboration agreement for three years to create the Tech Transfer and 6G Fractus-UPF chair
23 Dec 2020
Season's Greetings and Happy New Year 2021
Barcelona, December 23, 2020 - Fractus wishes you a wonderful New Year
06 Apr 2020
Fractus files a patent infringement complaint against TCL
Fractus, headquartered in Barcelona, sued TCL for infringing patents owned by Fractus covering internal antenna technology for wireless devices.
11 Mar 2020
Fractus settles patent litigation with ZTE
Fractus S.A. announces that has settled the patent litigation with ZTE
18 Dec 2019
Season's Greatings and Happy New Year 2020
Barcelona, December 18, 2019 - Fractus wishes you a happy and wonderful New Year
13 Nov 2019
Fractus at the European Parliament promoting respect for IP
Today Fractus participated in an event called “Intellectual Property Rights in International Trade” at the European Parliament.
06 Nov 2019
Fractus inspires SMEs at the High-growth technology business conference 2019
Yesterday started the “High-growth business conference 2019” jointly organized by the European Patent Office (EPO) and Licensing Executives Society International (LESI) with support of the government agency Enterprise Ireland in Dublin.
11 Oct 2019
CommScope to Acquire Base Station Antenna Technology from Fractus
CommScope, a global leader in wireless and wired technologies, has agreed to a technology transfer agreement as a result of a settlement with Fractus S.A., a Barcelona-based company that developed key antenna technology for use in wireless base station antennas.
30 Sep 2019
Fractus and Vectis reach patent licensing agreement with Asus
Fractus and its licensing partner Vectis announce that they have reached a patent licensing agreement with Asustek Computer Inc., an international corporation operating in the laptop and smartphone industries.
11 Mar 2019
For a third consecutive year, Fractus and Vectis successfully enforce patents on antenna technology at the Mobile World Congress
For the third consecutive year at the Mobile World Congress, the Barcelona-based antenna technology company Fractus SA, assisted by its UK licensing partner Vectis IP Ltd, carried out enforcement actions against unlicensed companies selling mobile phones infringing Fractus’ antenna patents.
17 Jan 2019
Fractus supports European Parliament vote to boost competitiveness and growth through InvestEU
The European Parliament voted today to mobilize almost EUR 700 billion for additional investments across the continent and boost the growth of a new generation of innovative enterprises and SMEs
10 Dec 2018
Fractus together with the European Commissioner for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs encourages innovation
Last week Politico organized a panel with the topic “Is Europe a leader in the global race for innovation?”. The event pursued the objective to discuss the opportunities and challenges of the innovation in Europe among European Commissioners and European companies.
23 Nov 2018
Fractus works for the European innovative SMEs at the SME Assembly 2018
This week the SME Assembly 2018 took place in Graz, with the objective to discuss measures that encourage innovation in European SMEs
18 Oct 2018
Fractus sues Vivo for patent infringement in China
“The central strategy for Fractus is licensing,” says Jordi Ilario, VP Licensing at Fractus, “but if our rights continue to be intentionally infringed, we must take action to defend the interests of our licensees.”
20 Jul 2018
Fractus files a patent infringement suit against Oppo in China
Fractus, the Barcelona-based research and development company, has filed a lawsuit against Oppo for infringement of its patents on antenna technology for wireless devices.
20 Jun 2018
Fractus selected to be a member of the Standard Advisory Committee before the European Patent Office
Fractus has been selected to be a member of the prestigious Standard Advisory Committee before the European Patent Office (SACEPO), as a recognized expert in the IP field.
17 May 2018
PIMEC and IP Europe collaborate to ensure businesses ‘benefit from innovation’
PIMEC, the association representing micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Catalonia has joined forces with IP Europe, the European alliance of IPR and R&D-intensive companies and research institutes, to further support SMEs and share critical information on innovation, Intellectual Property (IP), patents and IP protection.
16 Apr 2018
Fractus actively defends the IP of the Small and Medium Enterprises position at the EU Parliament
Mr. Ruben Bonet, President and CEO of Fractus, spoke at the EU Parliament last Tuesday about the benefits for the European SMEs of having a European Patent Court and a Unified Patent System, as well as sharing the successful IP strategy of the company so far.
10 Apr 2018
Fractus files patent infringement suit against telecom giants AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile and Sprint
Fractus S.A., the Barcelona-based research and development company, has filed lawsuits against AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile and Sprint for infringement of its United States patents on cellular base station antenna technologies.
20 Mar 2018
Fractus to speak at the IPBC Europe event in Amsterdam
Mr. Ruben Bonet, Fractus President and CEO, will speak in a panel of the IPBC Europe event called “Inside IP Transactions”
08 Mar 2018
Fractus and Vectis yet again successfully enforce patents on antenna technology against three companies at the 2018 Mobile World Congress
The Barcelona Patent Courts granted and enforced preliminary injunctions at the Mobile World Congress against the three infringers and the defendants were served with the court orders and their infringing products were seized.
21 Feb 2018
Preliminary injunction granted to Fractus against Wiko
The Chinese company Wiko is requested to stop selling their mobile phones and smartphones in Spain immediately and until a final decision is made on the infringement case
06 Feb 2018
Fractus files a patent infringement action against Wiko in Spain
Fractus sued last week the French company Wiko for infringing the Spanish patent number ES2410085 covering antenna technology for wireless devices.
16 Oct 2017
Fractus selected by the European Patent Office as an example of IP strategist for SMEs
Fractus has been collaborating with the European Patent Office in different initiatives with the aim to promote the IP through SMEs business models.
22 Sep 2017
Fractus and the EPO develop a case study: "From research to business"
Fractus has collaborated with the European Patent Academy to develop an online case study that shows the company experience from its roots in the university to the business.
02 Aug 2017
Fractus sues ZTE for patent infringement
Fractus, headquartered in Barcelona sued ZTE Corporation, ZTE (USA), Inc., and ZTE (TX), Inc., for infringing one or more claims of seven patents owned by Fractus covering internal antenna technology for wireless devices.
05 Jul 2017
Fractus speaks in the 5th Unitary Patent & Unified Patent Court conference organized by the Premier Cercle in association with the European Patent Office
Mr. Ruben Bonet, Fractus CEO, speaks in the industry panel that discusses the impact of the new Unitary Patent System from an SME perspective
28 Jun 2017
Fractus delivers an SME manifesto to the European Commission
A group of Europe’s R&D intensive SMEs calls for support to drive digital economy
07 Jun 2017
Fractus announces a licensing renewal with Japanese client
Fractus announces today that it has signed an agreement with a major international Japanese client to renew the license of the worldwide Fractus patent portfolio.
20 Mar 2017
Fractus receives the 2017 European Inspiring Company Award
Fractus announces that it has received the “European Inspiring Company Award” by the London Stock Exchange and the Elite Group in a ceremony organized by the Barcelona Chamber of Commerce and the Catalan Government
13 Mar 2017
Fractus obtains unprecedented ex parte injunctions for patent infringement at the Mobile World Congress
Fractus S.A. and its licensing partner Vectis IP Ltd are glad to announce that Fractus has obtained unprecedented ex parte injunctions against several Companies for patent infringement of its antenna technology at the Mobile World Congress 2017 in Barcelona.
27 Jan 2017
Fractus supports the R&D ecosystem
Fractus was born as a spin off from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia. Research and Development are among our core values
22 Dec 2016
Fractus, Qualcomm, Ericsson & the European Commission discussing about standarisation for SMEs
Last December 9th in Cologne, Germany took place a forum on ICT standards for SMEs. The objective was to discuss about how SMEs can make strategic use of standardization: the benefits of investing in standardization and the opportunities for new business models.
03 Nov 2016
Fractus Gold Sponsor at the “EU directive on trade secrets: challenges and perspectives” organized by LES Spain & Portugal
The Licensing Executives Society (LES) has organized the seminar “EU directive on trade secrets: challenges and perspectives” that will take place next November 4 in Madrid. Fractus collaborates in the event as a Gold Sponsor providing support to the young members.
20 Oct 2016
Fractus, a key player in the report “Ten Tech Hubs – European wireless clusters that make industry and jobs grow”
Fractus has been identified as a key player in the Barcelona Tech Hub according to the report “Ten Tech Hubs – European wireless clusters that make industry and jobs grow” written by the prestigious journal Science Business and commissioned by Huawei.
19 Oct 2016
Fractus nominated in the first edition of the London Stock Exchange Group’s 1000 Companies to Inspire Europe
This report identifies for the first time Europe’s most dynamic and innovative small and medium enterprises. “These companies are the engine – and the future – of the European economy,” said Mr. Xavier Rolet, CEO of the London Stock Exchange Group.
19 Sep 2016
Fractus participates in the IP Energy Summit organized by LES and Repsol in Madrid
Mr. Ruben Bonet, Fractus CEO and President, will present the Fractus case at the
IP Energy Summit
organized by LES and Repsol next September 21st.
06 Sep 2016
Fractus signs a patent license agreement with a US corporation
Fractus S.A.today announced the signing of a patent license agreement with a large US corporation.
03 Jun 2016
Fractus to participate in the IPBC Global 2016
Ruben Bonet, Fractus CEO, will speak at the IPBC in Barcelona next June 7 in a session about Europe chances to lead in the IP market.
04 May 2016
Fractus CEO speaks at the Unitary Patent event in Slovenia
Fractus CEO, Ruben Bonet, will speak at the conference “Unitary Patent: future perspectives”...
20 Apr 2016
Fractus CEO speaks at the Politico event in Brussels
Fractus CEO, Ruben Bonet, will speak at the Politico event...
23 Mar 2016
Fractus awarded project by European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme
Barcelona – Fractus has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation...
15 Mar 2016
Fractus signs a patent license agreement in Japan
Barcelona, March 15, 2016 - Fractus, S.A., based in Barcelona, announced that it has entered into a worldwide patent license agreement...
29 Jan 2016
Smart Virtual Antenna TechnologyTM: New Research Project developed by Fractus co-financed by the Spanish Ministry
Fractus makes research and innovates in a new antenna technology to replace conventional antenna solutions...
26 Jan 2016
European tech companies and research institutes who believe in the value of intellectual property launch IP Europe
Fractus to chair IP Europe SME task force, representing European SMEs to achieve fair and balanced IP rules that foster and incentivise creativity and innovation...
26 Nov 2015
Fractus awarded prestigious Academiae Dilecta prize by Spain’s Royal Academy of Engineering
Barcelona: November 26, 2015 – Fractus, the pioneer in optimised antennas for wireless devices...
29 Apr 2014
Fractus Team Nominated for European Inventor Award by the EPO
Innovations in Multilevel and Space-Filling Antennas Earn Recognition from the European Patent Office...
28 Mar 2014
Virtual Antenna Technology™ Embedding Intelligent Ground Planes: New Research Project developed by Fractus co-financed by the Spanish Ministry
Fractus makes research and innovates in a new antenna technology to replace conventional antenna solutions...
22 Oct 2013
Fractus Introduces a New Standard Antenna Solution for Mobile Frequency Bands - Announces the mXTEND™ Antenna Booster, an Off-the-Shelf Product
Barcelona, Spain, October 22, 2013 - Fractus is releasing a revolutionary new technology, with the first of its Virtual Antenna™ products...
16 Oct 2013
Virtual Antenna Technology™: New Research Project developed by Fractus co-financed by the Spanish Ministry
Fractus makes research and innovates in a new antenna technology to replace conventional antenna solutions...
18 Sep 2012
Richardson RFPD Surpasses 15M Fractus Antennas Shipped
Customer Interest Proves Success of Fractus Technology for High Performance, Small Footprint Antennas...
31 Jul 2012
Fractus Awarded $41M in Patent Infringement Suit
BARCELONA, SPAIN, July 31, 2012—Fractus, S.A. today announced another win in its years-long battle with Samsung Electronics Co...
19 Jul 2011
Fractus Reaches Milestone with $23M Verdict in Patent Infringement Suit; Looks toward Licensing Strategy
BARCELONA, SPAIN, July 19, 2011 – With its favorable $23 million verdict last month in a patent infringement case against Samsung Electronics Co...
22 Jun 2010
The Catalan Government recognises the work of Fractus with the 2010 National Communication Award
Fractus has won the award in the telecommunications category in recognition of its being a good example of the type of company to lead the new productive model in Catalonia and for its international focus.
07 Apr 2010
Fractus and Motorola sign a global patent licensing deal relating to antenna technology
09 May 2009
Fractus S.A. Sues Ten Cell Phone Manufacturers for Patent Infringement on Nine Different Patents
HOUSTON, TX and BARCELONA, SPAIN - On Tuesday, May 5, 2009, Fractus S.A. of Barcelona...
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