Published: 3/13/17
Publication: Metropolitan Corporate Counsel
“And then there were two. With the departure of Commissioner Edith Ramirez, only two commissioners (of a potential five) will remain at the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC). One is a Republican, Acting Chairperson Maureen Ohlhausen, and one is a Democrat, Commissioner Terrell McSweeny. Often their views on competition and consumer protection issues are aligned. But as to how to address abusive standard essential patent (SEP) royalties and the role the FTC should play in that realm, they are diametrically opposed.” – [READ MORE]