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  • Consultation on Standard Essential Patents

    Since 2021, the IPO has gathered evidence to better understand whether the current SEPs ecosystem effectively promotes innovation and competition in the UK market. This evidence indicates that there are some issues that may impact on the efficient functioning of the SEP ecosystem, mainly due to the lack of transparency around SEP pricing, asymmetric information concerning SEP licensing, the essentiality of patents in technical standards and a growing and complex litigious environment. ... More
    Closes 7 October 2025
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