Standard-essential patents and open standards drive private investment in R&D-intensive technology and help deliver progress. We champion effective IP protection to enable continuous investment in R&D, innovation, and European technology leadership.

Our work focuses on preserving the open standards development model, ensuring effective protection for intellectual property including patents and standard-essential patents (SEPs), and supporting SMEs within a thriving European innovation ecosystem. 

We believe the European Commission's proposed Regulation on Standard-Essential Patents would be an own goal for Europe. 

POLICY PRIORITIES

Patents

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Open standards

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Progress

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AN OWN GOAL ON SEPs? 

Is Europe about to score an own goal on SEPs?

We believe the European Commission's proposed Regulation on Standard-Essential Patents would be an own goal for Europe.  Learn more by watching the short video below or visiting our dedicated Own Goal page.
EXPLAINERS

What are cellular communications standards?

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How are cellular communications standards made?

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How do cellular standards work?

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What is a standard-essential patent?

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What is the open standards development model?

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Principles & guidance for licensing SEPs in 5G and the IoT including the industrial Internet

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SMEs AND INNOVATION

Small- and medium-sized enterprises are the backbone of the European economy. EU policies must enable SMEs to effectively leverage IP rights for success.

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