The European Union’s proposal for a transparent, fair, and reliable standard-essential patent landscape

On 27 April 2023, the European Commission, backed by the European Parliament and Council, unveiled the EU SEP Regulation, a new proposal on standard-essential patents (SEPs). As long-time advocates for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the SEPs space, ACT | The App Association is excited to see the EC [...]

By |2023-10-05T17:02:38-04:00October 5th, 2023|Blog, European Union, FRAND, Patents|

Standard Essential-Patents (SEPs) in the UK

Summary The current SEP licensing landscape furthers the interests of a few large international SEP holders, while creating disproportionate barriers to the innovation ambitions of small businesses in the United Kingdom (UK).  New survey data and UK High Court findings have demonstrated the urgent need for action to protect the [...]

Perspectives on the upcoming launch of the Unified Patent Court

On 23 May 2023, ACT | The App Association held an online event titled ‘Perspectives on the upcoming launch of the Unified Patent Court’. The event brought together App Association members who are affected by standard-essential patent (SEP) policies, academics, litigators, and industry experts. The conversation was centred around the [...]

By |2023-07-02T13:51:44-04:00July 3rd, 2023|Courts, European Union, FRAND, Innovation and IP, Patents|

Event Recap: SME Tech Showcase – How effective standards policy can boost innovation

Small, innovative technology businesses are crucial to the UK’s ambition of becoming a science and technology superpower by 2030. Many of these companies rely on standards and standard-essential patents (SEPs) to develop exciting new products that connect to the world around them as part of the internet of things (IoT). [...]

By |2023-07-04T00:00:54-04:00May 11th, 2023|Blog, European Union, Patents, United Kingdom|

Save the Dates: Navigating Intellectual Property Rights for App Developers

Don’t miss this three-part webinar series featuring representatives from the USPTO on what SMBs need to know to protect their intellectual propertySmall and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are the backbone of the U.S. economy’s growth and job creation. While many factors play an important role in the success of SMBs, securing and [...]

By |2023-04-18T11:50:12-04:00April 4th, 2023|Blog, Events, Innovation and IP, Patents, Trade|
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