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​​Japan Patent Office releases guide on SEP-royalty negotiations

( March 14, 2018, 09:00 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The Japan Patent Office on Friday released a draft guide designed to help companies negotiate the royalties on standard essential patents, as the Internet of Things puts SEP usage in virtually all connected devices. The guide, which the JPO declares “is not prescriptive,” outlines the process by which SEP rights holders and implementers may negotiate royalties, including input from SEP court decisions around the world. The draft is open for public comment until April 10.The draft guide is attached....

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