Blogs

August 14, 2023

The basics of patents explained

Patents have been instrumental since the Industrial Revolution for stimulating innovation by providing entrepreneurs with a time limited exclusivity on their inventions, allowing them the opportunity to make a return on their original investment. The inventors must fully disclose their innovations to the public, and once the exclusivity period expires the invention is free for all to use. The patent system is still used by large and small entities or individuals to protect and monetize their intellectual endeavors. 

June 29, 2023

Signify EnabLED Representatives attend Lightfair 2023 and Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition (GILE)

From May 23-25, 2023, members of the Signify EnabLED licensing team attended Lightfair 2023 at the Javitz Center in New York City.  Lightfair is the largest lighting tradeshow in North America, and 2023 is the last year the show will be held on an annual basis, with organizers deciding to move to a biennial approach going forward that will coincide with the off-years of the global tradeshow Light + Building in Frankfurt, Germany. 

April 10, 2023

Impact of Signify’s Licensing Program recognized: 1500th licensee welcomed

The continuous investment of Signify in innovation and improvements in LED lighting technology is valued by an increasing number of companies worldwide. Recently Signify’s EnabLED Licensing Program for LED-based luminaires and retrofit bulbs welcomed its 1500^th license partner since its start in 2008. This also means that 100 new companies have become licensees in the past ten months.

By participating in the Program licensees can benefit from a rich set of technologies, like Connected LED lighting technology, Filament based LED products and Human centric lighting. 

April 3, 2023

Signify climbs European Patent Office worldwide rankings

Signify continued to extend its industry-leading IP portfolio with a record year for submissions in 2022, placing in the top 10 European-headquartered companies, first in the lighting industry, and climbing to 22^nd worldwide in the European Patent Office (EPO) rankings.

March 23, 2023

EnabLED Licensing Program Technology Focus: Mains Dimmable LED Lamps

Affordable LED lighting is readily available and has become the consumers preferred choice. Given the pace at which LED has displaced incandescent and compact florescent lamps it is easy to overlook the sophisticated technology contained within a modern LED lamp.

Signify, formerly known as Philips Lighting, was and continues to be a pioneer in the development of LED technology for lighting our homes, offices, and public spaces.

February 27, 2023

New EnabLED Website - Discover what the Licensing program for LED-based luminaires and retrofit bulbs can offer for your business

With an ever-increasing demand for our lighting innovations by companies in a broad spectrum of lighting segments ranging from smart bulbs to medical applications, Signify has expanded the EnabLED licensing program for LED luminaires and retrofit bulbs.

Are you curious to know how the EnabLED program can support your business?
Whether you would like to know more about the benefits for your company, the type of license agreements that are available, or see examples of some companies that have already taken advantage of the licensing program, our website can get you started.

September 01, 2022

New patent families added to licensing program for LED-based luminaires and retrofit bulbs

Today’s world calls for more connected and sustainable solutions. Responding to the needs of the market and our customers, Signify has decided to update its EnabLED licensing program for LED-based luminaires and retrofit bulbs.

As of 1 September, 2022 new patent families have been added to the EnabLED licensing program for LED-based luminaires and retrofit bulbs.

June 1, 2022

Smart Lighting: creating your experience was never so easy

Gone are the days of just switching a light on and off. Today’s smart bulbs and luminaires are opening up a whole new range of features and applications. As our devices become ever more integrated and connected, even our lamps are getting smarter with built-in connectivity and processing power.

And it is not just the bulbs that are getting smart.