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Articles by Robert Pocknell
Emerging issues for SMEs and IP audits
Robert Pocknell highlights some of the complexities of SEP licensing and the commercial risks faced by many SMEs. Standards are everywhere in today’s connected world – in phones, watches, smart meters, smart energy, smart healthcare, robotics and many, many more.
What are the new Regulations for businesses who sell connectable products to UK consumers?
As of 29 April 2024, the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (Security Requirements for Relevant Connectable Products) Regulations 2023 (the “Regulations”) are coming into force. The Regulations apply to companies buying, selling or otherwise making available connected products in the UK.
Buying and selling smart devices: SEP licences and competition law
Standards Essential Patents (SEPs) are patents that must be infringed when someone makes, buys or sells a connected or ‘smart’ device. A recent decision in the UK courts has brought competition law issues to the fore when companies and their advisers are looking at SEP licensing, especially for SMEs and smaller licensees.
UKIPO survey suggests SME concerns with SEP licensing landscape
SMEs represent the biggest section of business in the United Kingdom – 99.9% in the United Kingdom and 99% of all businesses in the European Union (Department for Business, Energy & Industry Strategy, Business population estimates for the UK and regions 2022: statistical release, 6 October 2022 and European Commission, ) – and are crucial drivers for innovation, creating disruptive technologies.
Interdigital and UKIPO consultation highlight that UK is still key
Case mentioned Interdigital v Lenovo Court High Court of England and Wales Cause of action Infringement of SEPs for cellular standards Since the UK SEP/FRAND overview was published on 2 December 2022, there have been some interesting developments in the United Kingdom – in the UK High Court and at the UK IP Office (UKIPO) – that are having a significant impact on all those involved in FRAND licensing.
United Kingdom: SEPs and FRAND – litigation, policy and latest developments
The UK continues to be a jurisdiction where significant decisions are being made and activities are being undertaken in relation to SEPs. English courts have become a favoured jurisdiction for SEP holders following the Supreme Court decision of Unwired Planet v Huawei,[1] and several cases filed in England over the past few years are ones where SEP holders are looking to extend the grip and power they have on licensing and implementers.Subsequent cases have come before the English courts and,...
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