‘Fair Share’ or Unfair? Exploring the Hidden Impact of Network Fees on SMEs

In today’s connected world, the quick and seamless flow of data across borders and networks is critical to the success of the global digital economy. Policymakers worldwide have begun to recognise the benefits of a strong, reliable network; however, it seems that a select few have developed a curious path [...]

Lost in the Consumer Protection Forest: Unearthing KOSA’s Hidden Dangers

  After years of navigating through the dense forest of consumer protection laws, we've encountered various twists and turns, each bringing its own set of challenges for small businesses and independent developers. Among the towering trees of legislation, an imposing presence has emerged—the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). This bill [...]

By |2024-08-09T12:03:48-04:00August 9th, 2024|App Economy, Blog, Policy, Privacy, Tech Regulation, Trends|

Judge to DoJ: Sir, This is a Wendy’s

The antitrust maximalist movement has been on an extended shopping spree for a tech marketplace remodel in venues around the world, from Congress and state legislatures to the European Union (EU) and United Kingdom (UK), and concurrently, through the federal courts. But in many of these cases, the sought-after sinecure [...]

By |2024-08-08T09:40:03-04:00August 8th, 2024|antitrust, Blog, Competition|

One Step Forward and Two Steps Back: The UK’s Approach to SEPs Dismisses SME Innovators

The recent Lenovo v. InterDigital case is the latest high-profile standard-essential patent (SEP) licensing dispute heard by the UK courts. This case highlights how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are being disproportionately abused in SEP licensing negotiations. Initially, the UK High Court (the lower court) found that SMEs are often [...]

By |2024-09-06T13:18:09-04:00August 2nd, 2024|Blog, European Union, FRAND, Patents, United Kingdom|
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