• Press release: One-stop SEPs Resource Hub launched by UK IPO

    UK Resource Hub for Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) launched today by UK Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO). the SEP Resource Hub aims to be a ‘one stop shop’ for businesses in the UK seeking guidance on how to navigate the SEPs ecosystem guidance includes Technical Standards and Standard Development Organisations,... Continue reading

     
  • Guidance: International Signposting

    This section of the SEPs Resource Hub signposts to international SEPs-specific information, including for the purposes of patent applications. Get emails about this page Contents Introduction International intellectual property signposting International jurisdictions/institutions information on SEPs Disclaimer Print this page Introduction   The global nature of standard essential patents (SEPs) is explored... Continue reading

     
  • Guidance: UK SEPs Case Law

    This section of the SEPs Resource Hub signposts to relevant UK cases concerning SEPs. Get emails about this page Contents Introduction UK SEP case law Table of UK SEP cases Global SEP litigation Disclaimer Print this page Introduction  The Dispute resolution and remedies in SEP licensing guidance explores the types... Continue reading

     
  • Guidance: Introduction

    This introduction to the SEPs Resource Hub sets out the Hub’s structure and an overview of its contents. Get emails about this page Contents Technical Standardisation and Standard Development Organisations (SDOs) Standard Essential Patent Licensing Dispute resolution and remedies concerning Standard Essential Patent licensing Additional resources Print this page Introduction... Continue reading

     
  • Guidance: Standard Essential Patent licensing

    This guidance relates to Standard Essential Patents licensing. Get emails about this page Contents 1. Standard Essential Patent Licensing 2. Types of SEP licensing 3. Where in the value chain does licensing of SEPs take place? 4. Typical IP licensing journey & FRAND negotiation process 5 ‘FRAND’ Royalty rate calculation... Continue reading

     
  • Guidance: Dispute resolution and remedies in SEP licensing

    This guidance describes the dispute resolution services and remedies available for standard essential patents (SEPs) disputes. Get emails about this page Contents 1. Typical disputes in SEPs and FRAND licensing 2. Different forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) 3. Court litigation 4. List of domestic and international ADR... Continue reading

     
  • Guidance: Technical Standards and Standard Development Organisations

    This guidance relates to Technical Standards and Standard Development Organisations to describe the typical first step in a Standard Essential Patent (SEP) journey. Get emails about this page Contents 1. Technical standards and standardisation 2. What are Standard Essential Patents (SEPs)? 3. Key technology areas where standards are used 4.... Continue reading

     
  • Guidance: Glossary of terms

    This section of the SEPs Resource Hub provides an explanation of SEP specific words and terms used throughout the guidance. Get emails about this page Print this page Academia: A university or organisation engaged in research and analysis within the field of SEPs, often applying economic and/or social theory and... Continue reading

     
  • Decision: Design hearing decision: O/0662/24

    Outcome of request to invalidate, hearing held on 11 July 2024. Get emails about this page Documents Design Decision O/0614/24 PDF, 247 KB, 11 pages Details Litigants Nyxi Limited v Tradelink Global Limited (formerly Sterun Ltd) Hearing Officer Clare Boucher Note Every effort is made to ensure design hearing decisions... Continue reading

     
  • Notice: Patent Journal special notices: 7052

    Publication date 17 July 2024. Get emails about this page Documents Patent Journal special notices: 7052, 17 July 2024 RTF, 117 KB Details These are notices which appear for a limited number of weeks. They include Intellectual Property policy announcements and recent additions to the British Library. Updates to this... Continue reading