Standard Essential Patents UK consultation: outcome
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The UK government has published its summary of the responses received to its call for views on Standard Essential Patents (SEPs). We look at the key takeaways and what might happen next
Summary of responses
As expected, a range of patent-holder friendly and implementer friendly views were submitted. We summarise the key points below, using the same numbered paragraphs for each of the topics as in the consultation:
1. Balance of the benefits to innovation and consumers
There are no surprises in the replies here, with respondents suggesting new roles for SDO (Standard Development Organisations), patents pools, regulators, and the UK…
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