Ofinno

Ofinno

Inventing and patenting future wireless tech

Overview

Ofinno is a research and development lab in Northern Virginia that invents and patents future wireless technologies, including 5G technologies, IEEE standards, and video compression. It focuses on areas like 5G Radio and Core networks, IoT, V2X, and ultra-reliable low-latency communications, and its researchers manage technologies from initial design through patenting and on to commercialization. The company differentiates itself by doing end-to-end work in-house—from invention and prototyping to securing patents and overseeing the process until the technology is sold to carriers or device makers. Its goal is to advance wireless technology by creating practical, patent-protected solutions and guiding them to market.

About Ofinno

Simplify's Rating
Why Ofinno is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Hardware

Industrial & Manufacturing

AI & Machine Learning

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Reston, Virginia

Founded

2011

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What believers are saying

  • Ofinno hired Arvind Jairam in January 2026 to expand licensing and acquisitions.
  • Ofinno's June 2026 materials highlight active 6G, Wi-Fi 8, and media-compression work.
  • Patents published in 2025 and 2026 show continuing invention output across wireless families.

What critics are saying

  • Peninsula Technologies sued carriers over former Ofinno patents in April 2026, signaling licensing fragility.
  • Ofinno's business depends on SEP enforcement against Samsung, Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile.
  • If standards bodies bypass Ofinno's claims, its portfolio loses monetization leverage fast.

What makes Ofinno unique

  • Ofinno monetizes standards-essential patents built inside 3GPP, IEEE 802.11, and MPEG/JVET.
  • Ofinno claims 70+ PhD researchers, 20+ legal professionals, and 2,500+ patent filings.
  • Kavon Nasabzadeh became CEO in May 2023 after leading IP monetization as CIPO.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Gym Membership

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Company News

ABC27
May 18th, 2023
Ofinno Announces CEO Transition

"I am excited to welcome Kavon Nasabzadeh as the new CEO of Ofinno.

PR Newswire
Jan 19th, 2022
Ofinno Technologies, LLC receives award 2022 Business Intelligence Group BIG Innovation

Ofinno, LLC, a research and development lab pioneering innovation in 5/6G, IEEE 802.11 and Video Compression has been recognized with the 2022 Business Intelligence Group BIG Innovation award.

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