Posts Tagged: FRAND
Tillis, Michel and Iancu Back Ericsson in Heated International FRAND Dispute with Samsung
In the latest phase of an international dispute between Samsung Electronics and Ericsson, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), Judge Paul Michel and former U.S. Patent and Trademark …
The Fairness of FRAND: Patent Pools, SSO Policies and the Way Forward
Standard Essential Patents (SEPs), as the name suggests, are an essential set of patents used for the implementation of a standardized technology. This set of patents renders …
What the Latest Optis Wireless v. Apple Ruling Means for Patent Infringement Damages for SEPs
In a previous article, we considered the difference between a reasonable royalty for infringement of a U.S. patent and a fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory (FRAND) rate …
Determining Essentiality: An Analysis of SEPs and Tips to Avoid Over-Declaration
A close examination of SEP databases reveals that a large number of patents that have been declared SEPs are not essential.... Patent owners are obliged to declare …
The New Madison Approach and the Harmonization of Antitrust and Patent Law: A Retrospective Summary
In a major 2018 speech, Justice Department Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust Makan Delrahim enunciated a “New Madison Approach” (NMA) (a tribute to James Madison’s support for …
Understanding Damages Calculation in SEP Litigation
Courts around the world have determined appropriate methodologies for calculating damages on standard essential patents (SEPs) for which patent holders have made an assurance to license on …
Ericsson Wins Anti-Interference Injunction Against Samsung in Texas FRAND Case
Judge Rodney Gilstrap of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas yesterday issued an order enjoining Samsung Electronics from taking any action to …
Judge Rader Champions Chinese Courts, Samsung Responds to Ericsson in ED of TX/China FRAND Suit
In contrast to his one time colleague, former Federal Circuit Chief Judge Randall Rader earlier this month filed a Declaration supporting Samsung Electronics in its Opposition to …
Former CAFC Chief Judge Michel Backs Ericsson in FRAND Dispute
On January 5, the Honorable Paul R. Michel filed an amicus brief in support of Ericsson’s Emergency Application for an Anti-Interference Injunction related to Samsung’s lawsuit …
Ericsson Wins Temporary Restraining Order Over Samsung in ED TX FRAND Litigation
Earlier today, Judge Rodney Gilstrap of the United States Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a temporary restraining order against Samsung in a …
The Top Five European Patent Developments of 2020
It’s the time of year to reflect upon the cases and trends that have shaped IP over the past 12 months. Here are our picks for the …
FRAND-Related Statements for Cellular Wireless SEPS: Implementer Obligations (Part V)
This is the fifth and final article in a series of articles analyzing statements made by various entities in the cellular industry regarding licensing Standard Essential Patents (…
Damages for Patent Infringement versus FRAND Licensing Rates
During a recent panel discussion at IP Watchdog’s SEP 2020 Conference, a question arose as to the difference, if any, between a reasonable royalty for infringement of …
SEP Owner Obligations: Analyzing FRAND Statements for Cellular Wireless SEPS (Part IV)
This is the fourth in a series of articles analyzing statements made by various entities in the cellular industry regarding licensing Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) on a …
FRAND Royalty Base Statements and Cellular Wireless Standard Essential Patents (Part III)
This is the third in a series of articles analyzing statements made by various entities in the cellular industry regarding licensing Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) on a …
