The EU Commission publishes its draft regulation on standard essential patents with the aim to provide more transparency and predictability in this area

Draft Regulation – The EU Commission Proposes a new Framework for the Licensing of Standard Essential Patents (“SEPs”)* On April 27, 2023, the Commission presented its draft regulation on SEPs (“Draft SEPs Framework Regulation”, retrievable here). Under the aegis of DG GROW, but in close consultation with DG COMP, the Commission seeks to address what some have perceived as lack of transparency and predictability in the licensing of SEPs. The Commission had previously expressed its concern in its Intellectual Property (IP) Action Plan of 2020 and 2017 Communication and suggested that this situation could lead to a cumbersome and costly licensing process for both owners and implementers of SEPs. The Commission sought feedback via a public consultation between February and April 2023. The

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  • Covington & Burling (Brussels)
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Peter D. Camesasca, Martin Juhasz, The EU Commission publishes its draft regulation on standard essential patents with the aim to provide more transparency and predictability in this area, 27 avril 2023, e-Competitions April 2023, Art. N° 112493

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