Title
Landscaping study of standard essential patents in Europe
Author
Tim Pohlmann, and Knut Blind
Date
12/21/2016
(Original Publish Date: 12/12/2016)
(Original Publish Date: 12/12/2016)
Abstract
This study provides unique statistical evidence on the importance of standard essential patents (SEPs) for key technologies in Europe. Based on a unique dataset, the report highlights trends at major standardisation bodies as well as the behaviours of SEP owners and information on their patent portfolio. Key evidence on the need and feasibility of essentiality checks for SEPs is also provided. The study also offers insight on SEPs value and licensing patterns as well as on the timing of SEPs declarations and standard releases at SSOs. The dataset used comes from declared standard essential patents published by major standardisation bodies (SSOs) worldwide.