Fifty-Two Small Business Members of ACT | The App Association Affirm Their Support for IEEE-SA’s 2015 Patent Policy
Earlier this year, the Board of Governors for the IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA) instituted a review of its 2015 Patent Policy Update regarding the licensing of standard-essential patents (SEPs). This [...]
Antitrust and You Part 3: Nondiscrimination Provides a Platform for Me but Not for Thee
When ACT | The App Association started this series in March with Antitrust and You Part 1, we highlighted some concerns with a potential nondiscrimination regime, pointing to the outlines [...]
How to Make the Digital Services Act More SME-Friendly
The European Union (EU) continues its work on the Digital Services Act (DSA) to clarify the rules for digital intermediary service providers to protect consumers and establish a clear accountability [...]
New Event: Member Brunch & Learn
Join us on 24 November at 10:00 for ACT | The App Association’s first UK Brunch & Learn event! Book your spot here. If you want to meet with innovative UK and EU [...]
Does Off-the-Shelf Mean Off the Hook? Do Off-the-Shelf IoT Solutions Require a Licence for Standard-Essential Patents?
Commercially available off-the-shelf solutions for internet of things (IoT) applications are ready made internet-connected sensors that offer a convenient way for businesses to make their products smarter and more efficient. [...]
ACT | The App Association Supports New Direction on U.S. Standard-Essential Patent Policy
Today, ACT | The App Association released a statement regarding speeches made by Rebecca Slaughter, commissioner at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and Jennifer Dixton of the United States Department [...]