We have published an article Protecting SEPs in Europe - an emerging picture (pdf available here) in October 2024's edition of PLC Magazine, in which we examine issues relating to the protection of standard essential patents in Europe, including how the Unified Patent Court has addressed these in its first year of operation.
Specifically, the article explores:
- How SEP licensing disputes are conducted in the EU, both in national courts and the UPC
- The recent infringement proceedings brought by Panasonic Holdings Corporation and Dolby International AB, which provide initial insights into the UPC’s approach to SEP disputes
- The proposed EU regulation on SEPs
- The UK’s approach to SEP disputes
This article first appeared in the October 2024 issue of PLC Magazine.
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