Region: Europe

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

As a global IP powerhouse, Asian companies cannot afford to ignore the UPC

Saturday opinion: IP holders in the region are well placed to test out the benefits of the UPC, but fear of uncertainty is holding them back

01 July 2023

Toyota is investing most heavily in EV and autonomous tech, study suggests

UnitedLex report shows Daimler and Continental have the highest lapse rates for engines and emissions patents, while the Japanese OEM has the heaviest investments in EV and autonomous portfolios

30 June 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

BlackBerry realises revenue from patent sale, but arbitration looms

“We will fight vigorously, and I do not think you need to worry about it,” CEO John Chen said about Catapult IP Innovation’s arbitration

29 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

Enlarged Board of Appeal’s landmark ‘plausibility’ ruling creates new uncertainties

Recent EPO preliminary opinion highlights the EBA’s failure to clear up doubts concerning post-filed evidence

27 June 2023

Five IP protection strategies to harness the big data opportunity

Today’s big data trend is driving demand for strategic IP advice, and the best plans contain a holistic mix of these five protection regimens

23 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