Part one of the webinar series: A new framework for standard-essential patents (SEPs) On 27 September 2021, ACT | the App Association held the first in a series of public events covering fundamental standard-essential patent (SEP) licensing legal and policy issues that impact the ability of European small businesses to [...]
As part of the Digital Markets Act (DMA), the European Union (EU) is planning to implement additional laws targeting global online platforms. These new rules will likely affect local players such as small app developers, tech small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and potential future European digital champions. The DMA could [...]
The EU’s evolving framework for standard-essential patents Part I: Can injunctions be fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory? 27 September 2021 at 15h CET Register here Standardised technologies are a key component of the modern economy. With billions of devices connected through internet of things (IoT) technologies, new avenues of growth open [...]
On 15 September 2021 the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, delivered the State of the Union address. Every year in September, the Commission president takes stock of the achievements of the past year and presents the priorities for the year ahead. This year, she not only [...]
We understand that patent and intellectual property (IP) law can be difficult, confusing, and – dare we say it – a bit dull. However, it is crucial that companies increase their understanding of these issues because IP is the lifeblood of tech businesses – especially for small companies. It enables [...]