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1 August 2018Patents

Ericsson and LG end patent fight and strike FRAND deal

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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