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Patent pools are making waves – but will Brussels listen?

Saturday Opinion: There’s plenty of compelling evidence that the market is capable of compromise without the heavy hand of regulation

Europe’s SEP licensing regulation on course to become law

As momentum for the controversial legislation builds in EU institutions, it will be tough to halt even though its multiple flaws are becoming increasingly apparent

Exclusive: Dolby secures win in Korean SEP litigation

Victory “endorses” Dolby’s self-reporting licensing system, company’s IP head tells IAM

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Oppo loses ground as Delhi court hands Nokia first Asia win

The Chinese handset maker must pay a security deposit in India, where it holds significant market share, signalling an important victory for the Finnish company

04 July 2023

Nokia and Apple ink major, new 5G SEP licence without need for litigation

The iPhone maker’s reputation for fighting hard against licensors makes the agreement a significant win for the Finnish company

03 July 2023

Nokia lands blow against Oppo as developments continue apace in global patent dispute

Rare German bench judgment immediately dismisses part of the Chinese handset maker’s case

30 June 2023

InterDigital to appeal UK FRAND decision while Lenovo battle continues in China and US

SEP owner handed extra $46 million but its dispute with Chinese implementer is far from over

29 June 2023

Oppo boosted in patent counter-offensive against Nokia

Chinese handset maker is asserting several rights, including assets licensed from Huawei, in Germany

22 June 2023

Neither Optis nor InterDigital should regret their London FRAND trials

Although the firms did not get the outcomes they wanted, there are still positives to take away from an experience that was not a disaster for either

22 June 2023

Via Licensing, MPEG-LA merger shows patent pools have come of age

Via Licensing Alliance’s novel patent pool merger and Avanci’s stunning success licensing the automotive sector serve as examples of a maturing patent pool marketplace

19 June 2023

The fightback against the European Commission’s SEP proposals shifts up a gear

Saturday Opinion: IP owners have realised that a broader battle for hearts and minds needs to be won

17 June 2023

Patent holder pushback could shake up draft Chinese SEP regulation

A proposal that heavily targets SEP holders may be adjusted to reflect an increasing licensor focus if there is enough criticism, local experts say

16 June 2023

Technology security makes EU SEP licensing plans tough to justify

Recent interventions by Nokia CEO Pekka Lundmark and Ericsson CIPO Christina Petersson indicate major licensors believe focusing on this issue, rather than technicalities, is the way to counter DG GROW’s controversial proposals

15 June 2023

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