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
Saturday Opinion: There’s plenty of compelling evidence that the market is capable of compromise without the heavy hand of regulation
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
Victory “endorses” Dolby’s self-reporting licensing system, company’s IP head tells IAM
The newly operational Unified Patent Court and unitary patent is a boon for standard essential patent owners, even in disputes with Asia-centric implementers
12 June 2023
Judge finds Optis’ comparable licences “worse than useless” for calculating rate to pay in a ruling which is bleak reading for SEP licensors
08 June 2023
The European Commission’s SEP proposal would transform the global SEP landscape, with uncertainty and near-term risk potentially pushing SEP holders towards US suits. If the regulation proceeds, future US litigation may well involve disputes over whether a non-binding expert opinion on aggregate royalty may be presented to a US jury.
08 June 2023
Global innovaton and transformation consultancy PA Consulting weighs in on the complexity of a moving target of new patent grants and evolving standards in multiple jurisdictions
06 June 2023
The deal, facilitated by Xiaomi former IP strategist Paul Lin, grants the Chinese television manufacturer use of patents owned in cellular, wireless communication and HEVC technology
05 June 2023
The European Commission’s recent proposal aims to increase transparency and predictability in SEP licensing by introducing a central SEP register, extrajudicial review of a patent’s essentiality and a FRAND determination procedure. For German courts, this would most likely involve overhauling the current practice.
01 June 2023
But today is the start of a long process before the significance of the new system is fully revealed
01 June 2023
In an exclusive interview, CK (Chuck) Hong, CEO of memory module firm Netlist, recounts the birth of its patent licensing programme and how IP helps fuel its products business
10 May 2023
Nearly 135 automotive industry IP professionals convened in Motor City to hear from IP chiefs of OEMs and suppliers who discussed joint ventures, trade secrets, IP risk and SEP licensing
09 May 2023
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo reveals that officials have told Brussels of worries about aspects of the proposed legislation
04 May 2023
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