Essential patent

70% of Technical Contributions and 93% of SEP Declarations Focused on RAN Standards, Emphasizing the Need for Innovations in Other Network Areas to Enable Future 5G Commercial Use Cases

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Intellectual property, IPR, SEP, Essential patent, Radio access network, 3rd Generation Partnership Project 2, Shock, Research, RAN, Radio, 3GPP, Mobile phone

NEW YORK, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The mobile telecoms industry relies heavily on standardization for compatibility and interoperability between networks, devices, countries, and applications. Within The 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), multiple companies are competing to influence the standards and capitalize on their leadership in intellectual property. In its new research service, Cellular Standards and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), global technology intelligence firm ABI Research has compiled a thorough and in-depth analysis of 3GPP 5G contribution metrics and 5G Standards Essential Patent (SEP) declarations to act as a first step toward measuring the market influence and technology innovation trend in 5G and mobile networks.

Key Points: 
  • Within The 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), multiple companies are competing to influence the standards and capitalize on their leadership in intellectual property.
  • "This is evident in the 3GPP 5G standardization process, where approximately 70% of technical contributions and numerous discussions center around specifications produced by radio network-related working groups.
  • Furthermore, RAN technologies also dominate the 5G SEPs, with 93% of all 5G SEP declarations targeting RAN WG TS.
  • Although RAN is crucial for mobile communications, commercializing 5G technology requires significant development beyond RAN.

70% of Technical Contributions and 93% of SEP Declarations Focused on RAN Standards, Emphasizing the Need for Innovations in Other Network Areas to Enable Future 5G Commercial Use Cases

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Intellectual property, IPR, SEP, Essential patent, Radio access network, 3rd Generation Partnership Project 2, Shock, Research, RAN, Radio, 3GPP, Mobile phone

NEW YORK, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The mobile telecoms industry relies heavily on standardization for compatibility and interoperability between networks, devices, countries, and applications. Within The 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), multiple companies are competing to influence the standards and capitalize on their leadership in intellectual property. In its new research service, Cellular Standards and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), global technology intelligence firm ABI Research has compiled a thorough and in-depth analysis of 3GPP 5G contribution metrics and 5G Standards Essential Patent (SEP) declarations to act as a first step toward measuring the market influence and technology innovation trend in 5G and mobile networks.

Key Points: 
  • Within The 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), multiple companies are competing to influence the standards and capitalize on their leadership in intellectual property.
  • "This is evident in the 3GPP 5G standardization process, where approximately 70% of technical contributions and numerous discussions center around specifications produced by radio network-related working groups.
  • Furthermore, RAN technologies also dominate the 5G SEPs, with 93% of all 5G SEP declarations targeting RAN WG TS.
  • Although RAN is crucial for mobile communications, commercializing 5G technology requires significant development beyond RAN.

OxFirst: Globalisation Requires Changes in Enforcement of Standard Essential Patents

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Thursday, October 17, 2019
Professional services, Data management, Other Professional Services, Technology, Legal, Software, Consulting, Standards, Patent law, Reasonable and non-discriminatory licensing, Intangible assets, Patent, Essential patent, Creativity

The global FRAND licensing framework is meant to strike a balance between the rights of the Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) holders and the needs of downstream innovators, says Dr Roya Ghafele, founder and CEO of OxFirst.

Key Points: 
  • The global FRAND licensing framework is meant to strike a balance between the rights of the Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) holders and the needs of downstream innovators, says Dr Roya Ghafele, founder and CEO of OxFirst.
  • Decisions made at the national level, by national courts, bear the potential to affect licensing negotiations in other jurisdictions.
  • It is therefore important that such decisions take into account the increasingly global nature of commerce, Ghafele adds.
  • SEPs have become central to patent wars in information and communications technology because the use of these patents is essential for compliance with technical standards.

OxFirst 3rd IP and Competition Forum

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Thursday, April 18, 2019
Technology, Consumer electronics, Telecommunications, Mobile, Wireless, Professional services, Legal, Standards, Patent law, Reasonable and non-discriminatory licensing, Bristows, Essential patent, Yissocher Frand, Competition law

OxFirst, a recognized damage expert and expert in economic matters concerning IP and competition law, gathered key players in the Standard Essential Patent landscape to discuss the future of FRAND (fair reasonable and non-discriminatory) licensing.

Key Points: 
  • OxFirst, a recognized damage expert and expert in economic matters concerning IP and competition law, gathered key players in the Standard Essential Patent landscape to discuss the future of FRAND (fair reasonable and non-discriminatory) licensing.
  • Jointly with its key sponsors Allen & Overy and Bristows , two major law firms known for their IP and competition practice, OxFirst convened main actors in FRAND licensing and enforcement in Brussels on February 14 & 15, 2019.
  • Substantive competition law and economics aspects were brought forward by Representatives of the Belgium, Italian and European Competition Authorities.
  • With the launch of this training forum, OxFirst hopes to offer a stimulating training environment, while at the same time bridging the gap between law and economics.

u-blox Seeks Fair, Reasonable and Non-Discriminatory (FRAND) Licensing Terms

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Wednesday, January 2, 2019
Patent law, Standards, Intangible assets, Human behavior, Radio navigation, Thalwil, U-blox, InterDigital, Reasonable and non-discriminatory licensing, Patent, Essential patent, Intellectual property

"u-blox respects the intellectual property rights of others and has always been and continues to be a willing licensee to standard essential patents (SEPs).

Key Points: 
  • "u-blox respects the intellectual property rights of others and has always been and continues to be a willing licensee to standard essential patents (SEPs).
  • It is how we do business", said Thomas Seiler, CEO of u-blox.
  • "We have therefore asked a court to review and determine the FRAND rate for the patents held by Interdigital.
  • With headquarters in Thalwil, Switzerland, the company is globally present with offices in Europe, Asia, and the USA.

Ericsson and LG Electronics Sign Global Patent License Agreement

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Monday, July 30, 2018
Patent law, Standards, Mobile telecommunications, Software-defined radio, Videotelephony, Technology, Information and communications technology, Video, Reasonable and non-discriminatory licensing, Ericsson, 3G, Essential patent

Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and LG Electronics have renewed a global patent license agreement on FRAND terms and conditions between the two companies.

Key Points: 
  • Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and LG Electronics have renewed a global patent license agreement on FRAND terms and conditions between the two companies.
  • The agreement includes a cross license that covers patents relating to both companies' 2G, 3G, and 4G standard-essential patents.
  • Ericsson's Chief Intellectual Property Officer, Gustav Brismark says: "We are very pleased with this new agreement with LG.
  • The agreement confirms the value of our patent portfolio and validates our ability to license it on FRAND terms and conditions."

Ericsson and LG Electronics Sign Global Patent License Agreement

Retrieved on: 
Monday, July 30, 2018
Patent law, Standards, Mobile telecommunications, Software-defined radio, Videotelephony, Technology, Information and communications technology, Video, Reasonable and non-discriminatory licensing, Ericsson, 3G, Essential patent

Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and LG Electronics have renewed a global patent license agreement on FRAND terms and conditions between the two companies.

Key Points: 
  • Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and LG Electronics have renewed a global patent license agreement on FRAND terms and conditions between the two companies.
  • The agreement includes a cross license that covers patents relating to both companies' 2G, 3G, and 4G standard-essential patents.
  • Ericsson's Chief Intellectual Property Officer, Gustav Brismark says: "We are very pleased with this new agreement with LG.
  • The agreement confirms the value of our patent portfolio and validates our ability to license it on FRAND terms and conditions."