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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

21 September 2023

Via LA exits Alium O-RAN patent pool, leaving Unified Patents to administrate

“In 2022 we chose to wind down our wireless patent pools. Consistent with that decision, we are also exiting the Alium partnership,” states Via LA President Heath Hoglund

19 September 2023

BREAKING: Avanci signs BMW as first new 5G programme licensee since launch

Three licensors, including Deutsche Telekom, also added to new connected vehicle licensing programme

18 September 2023

TCL signs licence with Via LA’s ATSC 3.0 broadcasting patent pool

Via LA’s pool, which has 14 licensors, used to offer a rate of $2.75 per unit but has dropped it to $0.30 with an early-bird discount

18 September 2023

Valo, Dell and Cisco: first speakers for IP and Emerging Technology USA revealed

IAM Live is coming to San Francisco on 9 November to discuss IP opportunities arising from rapid advancements in tech

16 September 2023

Introducing the LES build-up method to determine royalty rates

Many patent licensing and litigation questions can be answered using this approach, developed by Licensing Executives Society USA and Canada

13 September 2023

Huawei and Xiaomi strike 5G communications tech cross-licensing deal

The agreement grants the companies use of each other’s patents in various technologies and brings an end to a dispute before the CNIPA

13 September 2023

$227 million Apollo Therapeutics investment is a major boost for innovative tech transfer approach

Pathbreaking joint venture between academia and Big Pharma addresses university IP monetisation challenges

12 September 2023

Chinese innovators dominate global EV patent filings

Carmakers’ head start in electric vehicle technology plays crucial role in plans to drive into Europe's auto market

08 September 2023

JS Held expands Ocean Tomo IP practice with new acquisition

The global scientific and engineering consultancy has bought TechPats, a patent-focused technical expert firm, at a time when an uncertain economy and declining number of M&As has led some companies to issue layoff notices to IP staff

07 September 2023

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