UKIPO seeks views on proposed system for patent royalty rates

Businesses are invited to submit their views on whether a FRAND Opinion Service could help reduce standard-essential patent licensing frictions and improve access to dispute resolution.

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UKIPO seeks views on proposed system for patent royalty rates

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