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LG TV case: Federal Circuit OKs mix of standard-related and standard-unrelated infringement theories for same patent claims
Read more: LG TV case: Federal Circuit OKs mix of standard-related and standard-unrelated infringement theories for same patent claims“Mixed” patent claims will be at issue sooner or later outside of the U.S., too.
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SEP holders can deprive Tesla’s pursuit of judicial FRAND rate-setting for patent pools of any basis if they want
Read more: SEP holders can deprive Tesla’s pursuit of judicial FRAND rate-setting for patent pools of any basis if they wantTesla’s pursuit of a UK judicial determination on the FRAND rate for a patent pool hangs by a thread: it depends on SEP holders’ positions in licensing and litigation.
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China is “back” in SEP enforcement: CNIPA’s 2026 Working Scheme channels SEP disputes into administrative proceedings
Read more: China is “back” in SEP enforcement: CNIPA’s 2026 Working Scheme channels SEP disputes into administrative proceedingsThe proceedings are a type of “Chinese featured ITC” venue offering three-month injunctions.
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Google petitions U.S. Supreme Court over Patent Trial & Appeal Board “settled expectations” denials
Read more: Google petitions U.S. Supreme Court over Patent Trial & Appeal Board “settled expectations” denialsGoogle’s petition is likely to attract amicus briefs from other companies that are finding it increasingly difficult to get inter partes reviews instituted.
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Tesla tells UKSC it shouldn’t have to do what much smaller companies like Doro, Emporia, Nothing can do — and relies on SME astroturfers
Read more: Tesla tells UKSC it shouldn’t have to do what much smaller companies like Doro, Emporia, Nothing can do — and relies on SME astroturfersThe UK Supreme Court started its 2.5-day Tesla v. InterDigital & Avanci hearing today. Tesla’s case for a UK determination of pool rates has fundamental shortcomings, which would pose challenges even if it got a UK trial.
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Google’s PTAB barrage against K.Mizra draws hold-out accusation in latest filing
Read more: Google’s PTAB barrage against K.Mizra draws hold-out accusation in latest filingK.Mizra urged the PTAB to discretionarily deny Google’s IPR petition on a patent, arguing the tech giant is multiplying proceedings to harass a smaller licensing firm.
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China announces first-ever patent pool: solar panel entities join forces
Read more: China announces first-ever patent pool: solar panel entities join forcesChina’s first-ever patent pool has officially launched, under the guidance of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) and the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA), established by solar panel manufacturers Trina Solar, JA Solar, and JinkoSolar. The pool focuses on TOPCon cell and module technologies in mainland China.
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UPC Roundup (1 week): Hague LD introduces two-step evidence access; PI denied in 3D printing case; FRAND bank guarantee vs. security
Read more: UPC Roundup (1 week): Hague LD introduces two-step evidence access; PI denied in 3D printing case; FRAND bank guarantee vs. securityThis is a summary of developments in and around the Unified Patent Court (UPC) in the calendar week of April 20, 2026. Like the previous one, it is a relatively long UPC Roundup.
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