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Standard-essential patents
English courts are trying to find a path through global FRAND disputes that provides solutions without treading on foreign peers—but will it work, asks Sarah Speight?
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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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InterDigital and OPPO announce global patent licence agreement | Agreement resolves all outstanding disputes over SEPs across various jurisdictions | Deal positions InterDigital as the licensing partner for all four major smartphone manufacturers covering nearly 70% of the global smartphone market.
Fed Circ’s decision allows Lenovo to challenge injunctions in Brazil and Colombia amid disputes over 5G patent licensing practices | Court asks for further examination of Ericsson’s compliance with FRAND standards.
Counsel from InterDigital, Ericsson, and Futurewei are unconvinced that the union has the expertise—or industry backing—to implement its standard-essential patents rules, finds Marisa Woutersen.
Licensing leads from Ericsson, InterDigital, and Futurewei shared insights on sealing deals in the fragmented SEP market at the TPN conference, reports Marisa Woutersen.
One of the busiest representatives at the court, Müller counts a recent win for Philips as a particular highlight. He tells Sarah Speight about his experience of the UPC so far.
Verifone will pay royalties to Nokia for a multi-year period, putting a halt to Nokia’s suits filed in Germany, the Unified Patent Court and India | Nokia VP says licensing discussions with Chinese implementers have “progressed more slowly”.
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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