UPC mediation hub seeks input on global FRAND dispute guidelines
By Inbar Preiss ( September 28, 2026, 11:51 GMT | Insight) -- The Unified Patent Court’s mediation and arbitration center is seeking input from experts and industry on developing guidelines on handling disputes over fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory, or FRAND, licensing terms. The consultation is open for one month, after which the center will draft the substantive guidelines.The Unified Patent Court’s mediation and arbitration center has begun consulting on guidelines intended to help companies resolve disputes over fair licensing terms for standard-essential patents outside court....
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