Sector: Internet of Things

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A view from inside the IP world of Silicon Valley

Saturday Opinion: Tech industry layoffs will impact everyone but those in the hub also see room for manoeuvre

21 January 2023

A year in review: key SEP/FRAND discussions in 2022

SEP/FRAND discussions dominated conferences, webinars and symposiums over 2022. This two-part review examines the key takeaways from these conversations, with a special focus on industries where standards subject to SEPs are implemented.

18 January 2023

The patent licensing market is working, so let it be

A string of deals announced during December and the beginning of January send a very clear message to policymakers and regulators

12 January 2023

Top 10 FRAND developments of 2022

These new patent pools, global litigation developments, and SEP policy changes will keep making waves in the New Year

21 December 2022

Race to the top: the key contenders in the IoT SEP space

The number of declared patents in the IoT SEP space is increasing annually as the demand for smart technology accelerates. Licensing of SEPs in IoT – especially those related to NB-IoT and LTE-M – will be a major challenge for industries looking to adapt connectivity technologies.

09 November 2022

Breaking: Sisvel launches cellular IoT patent pool with 20 licensors

Licensing programme aims to boost uptake of Internet of Things cellular standards

09 November 2022

With handset sales diving, Qualcomm emphasises new licensing markets

For businesses that grew fat on the back of mobile phones, diversification into areas such as IoT and auto is now the name of the game

04 November 2022

InterDigital CEO hails Apple deal but firm not yet committed to Avanci 5G programme

Record breaking agreement with the iPhone maker demonstrates the value of the firm's 5G portfolio, says Liren Chen

04 November 2022

Qualcomm executive highlights IEEE patent policy revision problems

Fabian Gonell says tweaks to injunction limitations will create conflict in court and subject SEP licensors to new claims

19 October 2022

IEEE patent policy revisions spark debate about SEP holders’ next move

Reservations linger over whether rights holders will agree to license under the new rules

18 October 2022

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