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[2026 Update] Japan’s Evolving Stance on SEPs: A Comprehensive Guide to JPO Negotiations and the Industrial Structure Council Roadmap
Driven by the rapid growth of IoT, "multi-component products" integrated with cellular connectivity (4G/5G)—such as connected vehicles, smart home appliances, and industrial machinery—have become market mainstream. Consequently, licensin... -
Patent Process Shake-up: The Story Behind Access Advance Acquiring Via LA’s HEVC/VVC Pools Following Samsung Victory
A massive shift has rocked the video codec licensing market. In December 2025, patent pool giant Access Advance officially acquired the HEVC and VVC patent pool businesses of its competitor, Via LA. While this industry restructuring migh... -
The Definitive Guide to FRAND: Navigating Standard-Essential Patent Rules and Injunction Risks
The smartphones we use daily, the connected cars navigating our streets, and the industrial IoT devices transforming manufacturing all have one thing in common: seamless communication across different brands, enabled by technology standa... -
Breaking: Nokia and Geely Reach Global Settlement in 5G Patent Dispute, Withdrawing European Litigation
Telecoms equipment giant Nokia (Finland) and Chinese automotive heavyweight Geely have reached a global settlement, resolving a high-stakes standard-essential patent (SEP) dispute. Nokia has withdrawn its patent infringement lawsuits aga... -
[Deep Dive] Inside Patent Pools: The Invisible Infrastructure Powering Modern Innovation
1. Are Tens of Thousands of Patents Dormant in Your Smartphone? The smartphones we rely on daily and the latest connected vehicles smoothly processing data are powered by an immense web of patented technologies beneath the surface. Imagi... -
Deep Dive: Who Should Take the Licence? The Global Standard for SEP Negotiations Shifts to “Access for All”
In the realm of Standard Essential Patent (SEP) licensing negotiations, one issue remains the subject of intense global debate: "At which level of the supply chain should the licence agreement be executed?" Behind the two concepts—"Licen... -
[Essential Guide] What Are Standard Essential Patents (SEPs)? From Core Concepts to Global Trends
In today’s business landscape, particularly within manufacturing and technology sectors, there is a critical term every leader must understand: Standard Essential Patents (SEPs). Once an issue confined strictly to telecom giants, SEPs ha...
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