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A recent hearing in the UK between the tech megaliths highlights how conflicting approaches by foreign courts make for a challenging SEP licensing landscape, writes Myles Jelf of Bristows.
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Silicon Valley and the R&D corridors of Europe are not the only places where bright ideas begin—it’s time to invest seriously in African science, design, and engineering, writes Miguel Bibe of Inventa.
The UK High Court recently granted Samsung an interim licence—a first for the English patents court. Richard Pinckney and Nicholas Round of Bristows examine why, how and what its impact could be.
In the second part of their overview of global SEP litigation, Gary Moss and Emily Atherton of EIP explore interim licences in the UK court and SEP litigation elsewhere.
The UK’s position on the global SEP battlefield is changing, particularly as a go-to jurisdiction for SEP holders. Gary Moss and Emily Atherton of EIP explore.
Following the UK government’s launch of its consultation on standard-essential patents, Tom Brazier of EIP raises concerns over proposals that appear “irrelevant” and “misguided”.
The UK Court of Appeal is considering—for the first time—the way FRAND licences are calculated in a SEP dispute that stands out for its unique focus on valuation methodologies, finds Sarah Speight.
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.
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An expert report prompted the court to order a preliminary injunction, months after the UPC granted an anti-anti-suit injunction against the entertainment giant.
New co-heads of the firm’s 60-person standard-essential patents team explain how rising demand has formalised a lucrative area for tech experts and litigators, reports Sarah Speight.
Wireless tech firm used “abusive patent licensing practices" in key video compression standards | Complaint accuses standard-setting organisations of presenting “a serious risk of anticompetitive harm”.
Proposals aim to address a lack of transparency and uniformity in licensing standard-essential patents l Evidence shows an ‘asymmetry of pricing and information’ l Suggestions include a rate-determination track and mandatory disclosures for patent owners.
Major team hire by premier European litigation firm | September opening adds to successful UPC practice | Hire is a ‘landmark’ moment says Penny Gilbert.
US electric vehicle giant disputes Avanci’s flat licensing rate in drive to launch 5G cars in UK | Tesla win could allow UK courts to set FRAND terms for SEP pools.
Hearing concludes in wireless tech case concerning portable chargers | Recent parallel proceedings saw Belkin hit with penalty fine over late filing of accounts | Upcoming decision will mark closure of case, though Philips has filed new action over more recent products.
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