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Fair Standards Alliance urges EU to ensure reforms on tech patent licensing, enforcement are fair

( November 25, 2020, 13:14 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The Fair Standards Alliance today urged the European Commission ensure that any reforms it proposes to further clarify the framework on the declaration, licensing and enforcement of SEPs are "efficient and fair." While welcoming the EU's IP Action Plan today, the group called on the agency to discuss with industry as to whether and what type of measures might be warranted. "Indeed, given the fast-paced nature of connected industries, industry-led solutions may well be more appropriate," FSA chairman Robert Pocknell said. The group represents the interests of companies that use patents such as Audi, Volkswagen, and it counts Google, Apple and Intel among others as members.IP Action plan: welcome focus on enhanced SEP licensing transparency...

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