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Resource Hub provides guidance on standards, licensing and disputes | Office hopes to address lack of information around SEPs and transparency concerns.
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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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Richard Cederoth, founder of Cederoth Law, Steve Akerley, head of IP and litigation at InterDigital, and Dan Smith, owner at The Patent Smith, explore standard-essential patents.
The fast-growing chip maker needs persistent and sophisticated external counsel to bat opponents who just keep coming, general counsel Ann Chaplin tells Tom Phillips in an exclusive interview.
InterDigital secures victory as Munich court rules in favour of its SEP dispute | Ruling concerns InterDigital's commitment to FRAND principles, but Lenovo declares plan to appeal | Ongoing parallel UK litigation concerns same tech 4G, 5G tech.
Apex Beam Technologies said tech giant failed to negotiate in good faith for SEPs | Non-practising entity has also sued competitors including Samsung and OnePlus.
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.
Swedish multinational asked court to hand jurisdiction over global cross-licence to US court | Judge said FRAND determination on cellular SEPs would be ‘a first’ for US district court.
New partner brings expertise in standard-essential patents across several technologies | Firm aims to strengthen pan-European offering.
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