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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|

ACT | The App Association Statement on the UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) Standard-Essential Patents (SEPs) and Innovation Call for Views Executive Summary and Next Steps

ACT | The App Association is pleased that the IPO included the concerns of our members and the challenges they face in the current SEP licensing environment. The process of licensing SEPs is an important issue that not only impacts SME innovation, but also the UK’s ability to compete in [...]

By Karen Groppe|2023-01-11T10:44:55-05:00August 7th, 2022|News, Statement, United Kingdom|

Morgan Reed Statement on American Data Privacy and Protection Act

Today, ACT | The App Association released a statement from president Morgan Reed on today’s House Energy and Commerce Committee markup of the American Data Privacy and Protection Act (H.R. 8152). “We are glad to see that Democratic and Republican leaders of the House Energy & Commerce Committee have come [...]

By Karen Groppe|2022-07-20T17:58:24-04:00July 20th, 2022|Statement|

Ask Your Senator to Protect Your Privacy and Support Small Business

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By Karen Groppe|2022-06-17T17:34:31-04:00June 13th, 2022|Press Release|

Statement from Morgan Reed on National Small Business Week

May 1, 2022 – Today, ACT | The App Association released a statement from president Morgan Reed celebrating Small Business Week: “This week is National Small Business Week — an opportunity to celebrate our small business members and the impact they have on their local communities and the app economy at [...]

By Morgan Reed|2022-05-01T21:50:45-04:00May 2nd, 2022|Statement|