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Patentholder lobby says EU guidance recognizes importance of standards

( November 29, 2017, 14:36 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: IP Europe, which counts Nokia and Ericsson among its members, has welcomed the European Commission's publication today of guidance to patent owners and users, saying the text recognizes the "vital role that standards play in supporting innovation and growth." The group's position remains that if negotiations on patent licenses fail, "courts are the best venue to enforce intellectual-property rights." This includes stopping trends such as "patent freeriding by implementers that use our innovations without taking a license or paying royalties,” IP Europe said.The statement follows: ...

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