AI is transforming the global economy, but its success depends on far more than powerful models. Behind every breakthrough sits a rapidly expanding AI data-center infrastructure: advanced compute, high-speed networking, memory, storage, and semiconductor technologies working together at unprecedented scale.

Much of this infrastructure relies on open standards designed to connect the ecosystem. Yet these standards are supported by thousands of patents, creating a new and increasingly important question for the industry: how can innovation be licensed efficiently, transparently, and at scale?

The first signs of a new licensing market are already emerging. Via Licensing has launched a pool for DRAM and NAND standards, while Sisvel has introduced a pool for Ultra Ethernet. As AI infrastructure becomes one of the world’s most valuable technology markets, patent licensing, commercial deal-making, and potentially disputes are likely to follow.

On Thursday, November 5, at 12 PM ET, join IPWatchdog and leading voices from across the AI infrastructure, licensing, and IP communities to explore whether AI data centers are becoming the next patent battlefield and how the market can build an efficient licensing ecosystem that supports continued growth and innovation.

The discussion will cover:

• Why AI data centers are becoming a distinct IP market
• How to identify thousands of patents behind AI infrastructure standards
• Will AI infrastructure become the next major licensing battlefield?
• How can patent pools ensure efficient patent licensing
• What stakeholders should do now