In essence, the portfolio covers two core brake-by-wire architectures: one-box electro-hydraulic brake-by-wire systems with fail-safe functionality, and two-box systems combining an electro-mechanical brake booster with an ESP unit. The patents address fundamental system architecture, control logic and safety-critical functions implemented across virtually all modern brake-by-wire solutions.

IPGATE offers its Integrated Braking Systems (IBS) portfolio under a FRAND-inspired licensing framework. The portfolio is organized into several licensing packages and includes a total of 177 independent main claims across multiple jurisdictions, including Portfolio A with 51 independent main claims and Portfolio B with 83 independent main claims. A complete list of the patents is available for access and download here.

The IBS portfolio license includes Integrated Braking Systems – Generation 1, a system combining brake force boosting and individual wheel brake pressure modulation within a single compact unit (License Packages A1 and A2). The license also covers Integrated Braking Systems – Generation 2, which employs dual-action reciprocating pistons to ensure consistent and reliable braking performance through precise pressure control during both piston movements (License Package B1). In addition, the IBS Generation 2 portfolio includes technologies related to advanced diagnostics, pressure modulation and compact system packaging (License Package B2).

Tier-1 suppliers implementing technologies covered by the IBS portfolio are required to obtain a license, as the portfolio claims core architectures of modern integrated braking systems, including, among others, pedal simulation, dual-action actuators and fail-safe pressure control. These patented technologies constitute key building blocks for compliant brake-by-wire and electro-hydraulic braking systems.

In light of the foregoing considerations, the FRAND-inspired royalty rate applicable to the IBS portfolio is set out as follows :