Apple seeks global FRAND rate for Powermat charging patents from English courts
By Douglas Clarke-Williams ( March 24, 2026, 13:31 GMT | Insight) -- Apple has filed a claim against Israeli company Powermat Technologies in the UK's Patents Court in an attempt to obtain a global FRAND rate for standard-essential patents for wireless charging technology. It is the latest stage in a recent dispute between Apple and Powermat that has so far largely played out in a Texas court. Apple has filed a claim in the Patents Court in England against Powermat Technologies, an Israeli company that holds 23 patents in the UK related to wireless charging....
Prepare for tomorrow’s regulatory change, today
MLex identifies risk to business wherever it emerges, with specialist reporters across the globe providing exclusive news and deep-dive analysis on the proposals, probes, enforcement actions and rulings that matter to your organization and clients, now and in the longer term.
Know what others in the room don’t, with features including:
- Daily newsletters for Antitrust, M&A, Trade, Data Privacy & Security, Technology, AI and more
- Custom alerts on specific filters including geographies, industries, topics and companies to suit your practice needs
- Predictive analysis from expert journalists across North America, the UK and Europe, Latin America and Asia-Pacific
- Curated case files bringing together news, analysis and source documents in a single timeline
Experience MLex today with a 14-day free trial.