On November 29, 2017, the European Commission (EC) issued a highly-anticipated Communication on the licensing practices for standard essential patents (SEPs). The EC issued the Communication to provide a “balanced, smooth and predictable framework for SEPs” that will contribute to “the development of the Internet of Things and harnessing Europe's lead [...]
Imagine a thriving metropolis that provides its residents with shorter commutes, multi-modal transportation, and the ability to park “smarter.” What if this urban oasis also optimized its resource consumption through environmentally-conscious waste management and green buildings, smart meters, and a focus on renewable energy sources? This mythical-sounding place exists, and [...]
Americans across the country are watching the contentious debate on net neutrality. Today, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to repeal their 2015 Title II Order. This issue will impact everyone throughout the internet ecosystem – from internet service providers to content hosts, app developers to internet users – and [...]
Last month, the Supreme Court of Korea, the Republic of Korea's highest court, issued an important ruling that will have a wide impact on standard essential patents (SEPs) and fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory (FRAND) licensing practices. In December 2016, the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) issued a Corrective Order against [...]
Image Credit: NASA The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is at the center of a hearty discussion about ways to leverage electromagnetic spectrum to bridge America’s digital divide. Today, several spectrum bands remain unlicensed and underutilized while more than 34 million Americans do not have access to fast broadband [...]