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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
On 12 October, ACT | The App Association brought together industry experts and policymakers to discuss digital health policy in the European Union (EU) and in other parts of the world. The event opened with a keynote message by Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Deirdre Clune, who highlighted the [...]