Sufficiency of Disclosure – Ericsson vs Lava – Part X
The Delhi High Court’s decision in Ericsson vs Lava addresses sufficiency of disclosure under the Patents Act. The Court found Ericsson’s patents to be sufficiently disclosed, rejecting Lava’s…
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Novelty and Inventive Step analysis (Part B) – Ericsson Vs. Lava – Part IX
The Delhi High Court’s analysis in Ericsson vs. Lava addresses the novelty and inventive step of key standard essential patents for 3G and EDGE technology. This post summarises…
Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) and Royalty Rates (Ericsson vs. Lava) – Part 1
The Delhi High Court’s judgment in Ericsson vs. Lava clarifies major legal standards for standard essential patents, FRAND royalties, and infringement in India. This case note examines the…
From China with Love: The Xiaomi Story
This post discusses Xiaomi’s rapid growth in the smartphone industry and its legal dispute with Ericsson over standard essential patents in India. The Delhi High Court’s injunction and…
Delhi High Court finds CCI Competent
The Delhi High Court has upheld the CCI's authority to investigate anti-competitive conduct in patent royalty cases, ruling that such matters are not restricted to the Patents Act.…
Standard Essential Patents : Fair? Reasonable? Non-Discriminatory? (I)
This article provides an in-depth analysis of standard essential patents and FRAND litigation in India, focusing on major cases involving Ericsson. It explores the interplay between SSOs, patent…
Ericsson has a (i)Ball at the Court
The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction to Ericsson against iBall in a significant patent infringement dispute involving standard essential patents for mobile technologies. The court found…
Xiaomi maintains competitive pricing; Removes onus of Royalties on customers
Xiaomi faces a patent dispute in India but continues to offer competitively priced smartphones. The company leverages its agreements with Qualcomm and focuses on risk mitigation while maintaining…
Ongoing patent battle won’t effect pricing : Xiaomi
Xiaomi’s patent dispute in India with Ericsson led to a temporary sales ban, but Qualcomm-powered devices can still be sold. The company assures that ongoing legal challenges will…