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Philips DVD Standard Essential Patent Damages Reversed After 17 Years

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In suits filed as far back as 2009, Koninklijke Philips claimed its DVD decoding patent was a standard essential patent infringed by two Delhi-based manufacturers. The Single Judge awarded substantial royalty-based damages. On appeal in 2026, the Division Bench reversed entirely, finding Philips had not proven essentiality, infringement, or a FRAND royalty rate.

Delhi HC Orders Xiaomi to Pay ₹272 Crore in Standard Essential Patent (SEP) Dispute

Standard essential patent pro tem security order - Delhi High Court directs Xiaomi to deposit ₹272 crore in Malikie Innovations and BlackBerry cellular SEP dispute

The Delhi High Court has ordered Xiaomi to deposit ₹272 crore as pro tem security in a standard essential patent infringement suit filed by Malikie Innovations Ltd., which holds BlackBerry’s cellular SEP portfolio. Did Xiaomi’s own move in a Chinese court inadvertently seal the outcome?

Dolby v. Lava: INR 20 Crore Deposit Ordered in SEP patent infringement case

Delhi HC directs Lava to deposit ₹20 crore as pro tem security in Dolby’s SEP infringement suit involving AAC audio tech patents.

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 Court’s findings on patent validity, damages, and licensing practices in the telecom sector.

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

The Delhi High Court addressed Nokia’s request for interim royalty deposit from Oppo in a standard essential patents dispute. The judgment clarifies the application of FRAND licensing and the legal standards governing SEP litigation in India.

BananaIP launches ‘Strategic Inventor’ – a free DIY platform for patent drafting, WIPO publishes Intellectual Property Indicators 2020 and more

BananaIP introduces Strategic Inventor, a free online platform for patent drafting tailored to inventors and innovators. The post also covers major international patent updates, including WIPO’s latest IP Indicators report and recent high-profile patent litigation.

Patent Trolls – Threat to Innovation and its Users!

Patent trolls increasingly target both manufacturers and end users, causing significant financial and operational challenges. This analysis explores a key US case, the effect on businesses, and the importance of regulatory safeguards to protect innovation.

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.