Category: Patent Policy
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Europe has “one foot in the morgue”: Nokia and Ericsson to hold EU innovation summit today, call on withdrawal of “harmful” SEP regulation
The event marks the first time Nokia and Ericsson have come together to organize and drive an initiative like this, which will highlight how Europe’s tech sector has “one foot in the morgue”, lagging those of China and the U.S., as well as how reforms such as the 5G Security Toolbox are “critical” for economic…
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Europe’s 17% share of 5G standard-essential patents exceeds its companies’ automotive market shares in cars (16%) and dwarfs the one in smartphones (< 5%)
A new 5G landscaping report named Patently100 has been released by the Patently service.
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Dutch government prepares major patent reform, switching from registration to examination system and strengthening climate tech
The Dutch government has started a public consultation for a major overhaul of its national patent law.
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Mission letters, parliamentary speech suggest new EU Commission may withdraw or overhaul SEP Regulation proposal
The mission letters to two new Executive Vice Presidents of the European Commission as well as the plenary speech on the SEP Regulation that one of them delivered in February this year suggest there is a realistic chance of the EU SEP Regulation being withdrawn and/or overhauled.
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Thierry Breton, primary sponsor of EU SEP Regulation, leaves on sour note after EC president tried to get rid of him: bad actors, anyone?
The EU commissioner who pushed for an EU regulation on standard-essential patents more than any other, Thierry Breton, has resigned.
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Huawei’s innovation and IP event shows trend toward more collaboration as if there was no geopolitical divide favored by Western politicians
Huawei’s innovation and IP event on Friday was all about open innovation and easy access to patent-related information.
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UK government helps SMEs with new SEP Resource Hub: wealth of information rather than heavy-handed intervention
The UK Intellectual Property Office today unveiled a treasure trove (particularly for SMEs) of information on standard-essential patent licensing and enforcement.
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EU SEP Regulation’s market power flaw exposed by Qi lawsuits in UPC, Germany: Commission and Parliament got it wrong
The dispute between Philips and Belkin over Qi (wireless charging) patents illustrates one of the fundamental flaws of the proposed EU SEP Regulation: the failure to consider market power.