European Union

4/27/2023-Statement from Mike Sax, founder and chairperson of ACT | The App Association, on the European Commission announcement regarding the licensing of standard-essential patents (SEPs) under fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory (FRAND) terms

The App Association welcomes the European Commission’s efforts to improve transparency in the system for licensing standard-essential patents (SEPs) and for its recognition of the central role small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups play in the innovation process and the development of the European economy. A SEP licensing ecosystem [...]

By Karen Groppe|2023-04-27T11:24:56-04:00April 27th, 2023|European Union, FRAND, Statement|

Event Recap: Standard-Essential Patents: FRAND Commitments, Competition Law, and Jurisdictional Battles

On 6 December 2022, ACT | The App Association held an online event titled Standard-Essential Patents: FRAND Commitments, Competition Law, and Jurisdictional Battles. This event explored the challenges and opportunities for internet of things (IoT) innovators in the UK, related to standardised technologies and the global licensing of standard-essential patents (SEPs). Opening [...]

By Stephen Tulip|2023-01-31T17:22:55-05:00January 31st, 2023|Blog, European Union, United Kingdom|

Global ACTivists for Change: An Open Letter to Leaders Around the World

The global members of ACT | The App Association are innovative small businesses and enterprises changing the way we live, work, and play through apps and connected technology. Our members are leading the next generation of trailblazers working to solve problems and fill gaps across industries—from healthcare and education to [...]

By Caitlin Irr|2023-11-09T11:24:40-05:00January 17th, 2023|App Economy, Blog, Broadband, CHI, Competition, European Union, Global, Policy, Privacy, Tech Regulation, United Kingdom, Workforce Development|

UK Employment Law for Startups: A business strengthening member resource

Whether it’s the challenge of completing that first hire or the complexity that comes with a growing team, employment law is a key consideration for startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The latest ACT | The App Association member resource, in partnership with IEM Consultancy, covers everyday employment essentials [...]

By Stephen Tulip|2023-01-11T09:20:15-05:00December 16th, 2022|Blog, European Union, United Kingdom|

Digital Markets Act Explainer

With the recent publication of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in the Official Journal of the European Union on 12 October 2022, you may wonder what the DMA is all about. This blog is here to help and explains and highlights the main elements of this new European law that [...]

By Anna Bosch|2022-11-22T10:57:18-05:00November 10th, 2022|Blog, European Union|