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19 June 2018Patents

5G specs provide FRAND food for thought

The first 5G specifications have been released, prompting questions about the challenges of licensing standard-essential patents (SEPs) in the internet of things (IoT).

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Nokia announces 5G patent licence fees
22 August 2018   Nokia has said it will cap 5G patent licensing fees at €3 ($3.48) per device when standards for the new mobile technology are finalised, expected to be later this year.
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Ericsson and LG end patent fight and strike FRAND deal
1 August 2018   Ericsson and LG Electronics have renewed their global licensing agreement on fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory (FRAND) terms, putting an end to pending litigation between the competitors.
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European Commission releases guidance on SEP licensing
30 November 2017   The European Commission released its communication on the licensing of standard-essential patents yesterday, with the guidance being backed by both IP Europe and The App Association.


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