standard essential patents

Indian Patent Highlights, 2016 – Patent Office, Patent Procedure and Patent Rules

2016 marked a period of significant change for Indian patent law, with major procedural reforms and policy updates. Key highlights include the Patent (Amendment) Rules, new examination procedures, and increased support for start-ups, signalling a shift in the Indian intellectual property landscape.

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.

Samsung and Huawei Lose Patent Fight against Unwired Planet

Unwired Planet has won the first round in a UK patent dispute against Samsung and Huawei over LTE standard essential patents. The ruling addresses both technical infringement and FRAND licensing issues, with further trials scheduled to determine broader legal and commercial implications.

Infringement Analysis of SEPs

The post analyses the infringement of standard essential patents, highlighting the role of claim charting and essentiality assessment. It provides a legal perspective on SEP infringement in Indian technology sectors.

Standard-Essential Patents & FRAND licensing in India

This post analyses the legal and industry dynamics of standard essential patents and FRAND licensing in India. It covers key cases, policy challenges, and the complexities of balancing SEP holder and licensee interests in the Indian context.

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 in favour of Ericsson, stressing the importance of prompt patent rights enforcement in India.

IEEE amends it’s IP policy related to Standard Essential Patents

IEEE has amended its IP policy for Standard Essential Patents, requiring RAND licensing and setting limits on injunctions. The clarified definition of reasonable terms is expected to reduce litigation and encourage fair negotiations in the telecommunications industry.