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Nokia Vs. Oppo: Standard Essential Patents and Deposit during Suit Pendency

In a recent Delhi High Court order, Nokia’s application to deposit royalty payments due from Oppo for the use of Nokia’s Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) was rejected. The SEPs in question relate to 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G technologies. Read More

Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2020, LDC’s request WTO to extend transition period and more

In this week’s Patent News – Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2020 come into force; Nokia seeks injunction against Lenovo for patent infringement; LDC’s request WTO to...

Pressing Need to Clear the Muddy Waters: SEP Litigation in India

This guest post is authored by Meena Annamalai, a fourth year law student from the School of Excellence in Law, Tamil Nadu, Dr. Ambedkar Law...

Annual report 2015-2016 released -Samsung tops charts, IBM patents, and more

The Indian Patent Office’s 2015-2016 annual report details a marked increase in patent filings, led by Samsung and featuring major developments from IBM. The post covers patent statistics, notable litigation, and essential patent management tips in a structured, analytical format.

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. The judgment clarifies CCI’s role in addressing abuse of dominant position in the Indian legal context.

Court favors Core, leaves LG Electronics sore

The US court has ruled in favour of Core Wireless, ordering LG Electronics to pay 3.5 million dollars for patent infringement. This decision brings attention to standard essential patents and FRAND commitments, reflecting the broader global debate.

Standard Essential Patents : Fair? Reasonable? Non-Discriminatory? (II)

This post reviews FRAND litigation involving standard essential patents in courts across the US and Europe. It analyses judicial interpretation of FRAND obligations, patent injunctions, and the ongoing challenges in balancing innovation and competition law. The discussion highlights that the legal landscape on SEPs is still developing.

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 holders, and regulatory bodies, and examines the legal challenges surrounding SEP licensing practices.

DIPP Discusses Standard Essential Patents , Comments invited. (Part 1)

DIPP has published a discussion paper on standard essential patents and FRAND terms, seeking stakeholder input on key policy and legal issues. This post provides an overview of SEPs and highlights the main questions raised by the paper for public consultation.