Posts Tagged: SEPs
A Standard Essential Patent Valuation Perspective on Ericsson v. Samsung
As the battle over the adequate forum for Ericsson v. Samsung continues, the question arises as to how the court will eventually deal with the valuation of …
5G RAN Developments: Landscape and Liability
Changes in the 5G radio access network (RAN) are likely to increase interest in monetizing patents essential to RAN equipment and operations (RAN SEPs). One of these …
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 …
5G RAN Developments: Challenges and Opportunities for Patent Licensing in a 5G Future
Much has been said about how 5G will better use the airwaves, giving wings to new communications between people and between devices. Little has been said though …
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 …
Inhofe Bill Would Authorize Commerce to Penalize Chinese Companies that Withhold Wireless SEP Licensing Fees
Senator Jim Inhofe (R-OK) yesterday introduced the “Protecting American Innovation and Development (PAID) Act of 2021,” a bill that would give the U.S. Department of Commerce authority …
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 …
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 …
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 (…
Breaking the 5G Curve by Looking Beyond the U.S. Patent System
A wave of thousands of 5G Self-Declared Standard Essential Patents (SD-SEPs) applicable to everything from devices to network infrastructure is fast approaching. The value of these 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 …
