The EU’s Evolving Framework for Standard-Essential Patents- Part II: The essentiality, validity, and infringement of declared SEPs

Webinar series The EU’s evolving framework for standard-essential patents Part II: The essentiality, validity, and infringement of declared SEPs INVITATION 30 November 2021 from 15h to 16h30 CET Register now   This webinar is the second event in our series on the European Union’s (EU) evolving framework for standard-essential patents [...]

Fifty-Two Small Business Members of ACT | The App Association Affirm Their Support for IEEE-SA’s 2015 Patent Policy

Earlier this year, the Board of Governors for the IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA) instituted a review of its 2015 Patent Policy Update regarding the licensing of standard-essential patents (SEPs). This month that process reached a pivotal moment when an overwhelming majority expressed support to retain the policy. Over 100 organizations [...]

By |2021-11-16T14:56:59-05:00November 15th, 2021|Blog, FRAND, Innovation and IP, IoT, Open Standards, Patents|

Does Off-the-Shelf Mean Off the Hook? Do Off-the-Shelf IoT Solutions Require a Licence for Standard-Essential Patents?

Commercially available off-the-shelf solutions for internet of things (IoT) applications are ready made internet-connected sensors that offer a convenient way for businesses to make their products smarter and more efficient. Let’s say a company makes irons, and they want to alert their customers on their smartphones when the iron is [...]

ACT | The App Association and Other Leading Groups Detail SEP Licensing Policy Priorities and Actions in Memo to Biden-Harris Administration

Prior to taking office on January 20, President Joseph Biden outlined a strategy and vision for economic growth in the United States centered around a manufacturing future that is “Made in All of America.” In response to this strategy, ACT | The App Association along with Computer & Communications Industry [...]

By |2021-10-05T11:24:35-04:00October 4th, 2021|Blog, FRAND, Open Standards, Patents, Policy, Tech Regulation|

The Tech Terms You Need to Know to Understand Standard-Essential Patents (SEPs)

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 [...]

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