Title
FRAND or foe
Author
William Cook, partner of Simmons & Simmons in London
Date
10/14/2008
(Original Publish Date: 6/1/2006)
(Original Publish Date: 6/1/2006)
Abstract
Telecoms and electronics giants can throw their weight around in negotiations over patent cross-licences. And it is right that they should extract significant licence fees in respect of their relevant and valuable intellectual property. But, asks William Cook, is it credible to claim to have hundreds of patents that are “essential” to industry standards?