Month: February 2024
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Getting the EU SEP Regulation right — Part 1: Hold-up vs. hold-out
This is the first article of a new series to refocus on facts, issues and solutions after the European Parliament’s first-reading vote on the proposed regulation on standard-essential patents. Let’s start with the basics of hold-up and hold-out.
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EU Parliament adopts SEP Regulation with massive majority, but first readings are normally not decisive
With approximately five times as many votes in favor as against the proposal, the outcome in the European Parliament is clear. But there was no sign of many MEPs actually understanding the issue, and the EU Council has the upper hand in a co-legislation procedure.
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EU Parliament debate on proposed SEP Regulation: overwhelming but poorly-thought-through support
Today’s plenary debate in the European Parliament suggests that the European Commission’s proposal for a regulation on standard-essential patents will receive broad support, but not on a well-considered basis.
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EU Parliament divided over proposed SEP Regulation: lead committee chair, other members file plenary amendments
The proposed EU regulation on standard-essential patents remains highly controversial as the chairman of the lead committee, together with dozens of other MEPs, sponsored amendments for the impending plenary vote that go directly against the rapporteur’s position.
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Big Tech spends advertising dollars to promote EU SEP Regulation: deep pockets, skin-deep arguments
Two lobbying fronts for Big Tech, one of which engages in deceptive lobbying in easily identifiable ways, are running a major advertising campaign in EU publications to promote the proposed SEP Regulation.
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Lenovo’s antisuit motion against Ericsson fails as court adopts Judge Gilstrap’s Ericsson v. Apple logic
Judge Terrence Boyle of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina has denied Lenovo’s antisuit motion as the U.S. case won’t force either party into a license agreement, thus isn’t dispositive of foreign infringement actions.
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General Motors takes Avanci 5G license: GM’s adoption of Avanci 4G was major breakthrough in spring 2022
Avanci now has more than a dozen car brands among its licensees as GM adds several brands to the list. The licensing program continues to increase its market coverage.
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Continental blames standard-essential patent holders for its own strategic mistakes and free-riding miscalculation
Automotive supplier Continental has published an op-ed on Politico’s website, advocating the devaluation of standard-essential patents. Continental has no one to blame but itself, though.
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Lenovo files with UPC, seeks UK preliminary injunction to stop Ericsson’s ongoing SEP enforcement in Latin America
Lenovo has informed a U.S. court (which still hasn’t decided on its motion for an antisuit injunction) of new filings with the UPC and a preliminary injunction request in the UK.