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The High Court found Lava to be an ‘unwilling licensee’ and ordered it to pay almost $30m in damages in this case that dealt with FRAND terms, unfair conduct and SEP principles, say Sonal Madan and Nanki Arneja of Chadha & Chadha.
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A vote adopting new rules is sending shockwaves through the tech patent industry—but a high number of abstentions shows that ‘the debate is not over’, finds Sarah Speight.
Criticism of the European Commission’s proposal to regulate standard-essential patents is mounting from prominent voices, making implementation look increasingly unlikely, finds Sarah Speight.
The European Commission’s draft regulation for standard essential patents sparked lively debate, but where are we now and are the proposals likely to be implemented? Tom Foster of Taylor Wessing brings us up to speed.
Proposals to regulate standard-essential patents are well-intentioned but could place the EU’s innovation, economy and judicial systems at risk, argues Marianne Schaffner.
Ahead of his departure in September, WIPR asked the executive director of the EU Intellectual Property Office to reflect on not being re-elected, proud moments and what he plans to do next.
After the European Commission finally published its proposals to reform standard-essential patent licensing, we share views from SEP holders and implementers in part one of a two-part focus on industry reaction.
The decision revealed plenty about how FRAND disputes may play out while cementing the UK as an alternative European venue, says Tess Waldron of Powell Gilbert.
In disputes over confidential information, certain resolution methods hold distinct advantages—from decision-makers with technical expertise to ex parte contact. Sarah Speight reports.
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Letter to MEPs insists patents plan would increase Europe’s “dependence on technologies developed elsewhere” | Vote on proposed amendments attracted a slew of abstentions | Proposal condemned as “a worrying development” that moves the EU “closer to an act of self-harm”.
Automaker is latest to sign up to Avanci’s 5G Vehicle programme | All Volkswagen brands will have access to patented technologies essential for 5G connectivity | Patent pool now claims 25 car brands as members, including GM, BMW and Hyundai.
Report finds declarations to ETSI increase ‘exponentially’ in four years, but number of truly essential 5G granted patents are limited | Huawei and Qualcomm top list of 5G declared families | Average quality of owned patents varies ‘significantly’.
Seventh licensee cannot be named, says Nokia | Firm’s licensing arm expects to generate at least €1.4 billion of operating profit in 2024.
Winning counsel says potential licensees need to take offers from licensors more seriously in the future | Careful groundwork put in place for persuasive strategy before jury | Latest victory follows the trial team’s success in securing a $303 million verdict for Netlist against Samsung.
Increasingly bitter SEP dispute ends in same month as countries agree diplomatic ties | Politics plays a role in ending largest litigation of recent times, says Chinese patent attorney | Investment in innovation ‘trumps quantity of declared SEPs’.
European Parliament prepares to vote on controversial proposals | Critics vent over ‘own goal’ and ‘failed’ attempts to improve ‘fundamentally flawed’ plans to regulate standard-essential patents.
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