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Chinese mega-manufacturer TCL signs with Via Licensing

The company is the world’s third-largest television manufacturer and its AAC pool licence covers 30 million global products – including TVs, smartphones and tablets

13 April 2023

On both sides of the Atlantic, patent policy is dictated by deep pockets not evidence

In the US and Europe, immensely wealthy businesses that use technology created by others to drive their profits have succeeded in tilting the playing field in their favour

13 April 2023

Nokia wins German injunction against Vivo, mirroring Oppo dispute

The Finnish company enjoys more success in Europe, but Asia will play a major role in determining the outcomes of its two ongoing spats

12 April 2023

Patent transactions in Q4 2022

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Allied Security Trust’s Patent Deals Report shows overall transactions last year dropped on 2021, although the figures are less stark when compared to pre-covid years

11 April 2023

Masimo and Apple patent duel heats up in California courtroom

The medical device company is seeking $3 billion and has won ITC orders that might stop Apple Watch imports this summer, but Apple has won PTAB cases and launched its own infringement suit

10 April 2023

The EU is worryingly ambivalent about IP

SEP/FRAND is not the only area where the European Commission is set to propose changes that weaken the rights of innovators

08 April 2023

SEP/FRAND policy is about finding the middle ground, says UKIPO CEO

Adam Williams talks to IAM about the risk of chilling innovation, patent licensing, AI and more

07 April 2023

Ericsson win in India cements country as a go-to SEP litigation venue

Ruling says four-point test in Nokia-Oppo Delhi case is contrary to law

06 April 2023

How the EC’s SEP licensing regulation will harm SMEs

As things stand, the only winners from the proposals will be deep pocket implementers – but there may be a way out of the mess

06 April 2023

Nokia’s Oppo/Vivo lawsuits were a false start for Indonesian SEP/FRAND litigation

Cases may proceed quickly but are frequently dismissed on procedural grounds

04 April 2023

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