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12 February 2025NewsStandard essential patentsMuireann Bolger
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EU Commission abandons controversial SEP regulation

Commission will ‘assess need for new approach’ to controversial plan | Original proposals attracted criticism from tech leaders who argued the regulation would adversely affect the industry | Status quo for SEP licensing and enforcement within the EU remains.

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