European Commission’s final decision to withdraw SEP Reg abandons SMEs to abusive system

  Brussels, Belgium – The App Association is deeply disappointed with the European Commission’s final decision to withdraw the proposed Standard Essential Patents (SEP) Regulation without any clear plan for replacement as is being reported in the press. Innovators need a SEP framework that ensures small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) [...]

By |2025-07-31T10:55:33-04:00July 31st, 2025|European Union, SEP, Statement|

Letter to Minister of Finance, Fernando Haddad re: Digital Platform Legislation in Brazil – English and Portuguese Versions

His Excellency Fernando Haddad Minister of Finance Ministry of Finance Esplanade of Ministries, Block P 70000-000 Brasília - DF Brazil RE: ACT | The App Association Views Regarding Digital Platform Legislation in Brazil Minister Haddad, ACT | The App Association represents small business application developers and connected device [...]

By |2025-12-15T16:27:16-05:00July 30th, 2025|Global, Letters|

Announced U.S. – EU Trade Deal is a Mixed Bag for Small Tech Companies and App Developers

  Statement from Morgan Reed, president of ACT | The App Association: “We are relieved to see the EU’s commitment not to adopt or maintain network usage fees and pleased with their decision to maintain zero customs duties on software and digital goods,” said Morgan Reed, president of ACT | [...]

By |2025-07-29T14:12:01-04:00July 29th, 2025|News, Statement, Trade|
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