Published: 3/8/16
Publication: Lexology
“Standard Essential Patents on FRAND terms” has been subject of many court disputes around the world. In India, as well, there are many on-going cases on the subject in the mobile phone industry. The Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP) With the aim of developing a suitable policy framework to define the obligations of Essential Patent holders and their licensees has published a paper on the subject. The paper is available at Indian Patent Office Website (Original document). The 28 pages Discussion paper elaborates on a number of topics including the basics of Standard Essential Patents, Competition laws, Standard Setting Organisation, Ongoing recent SEP cases and ends with a list of “Issues for Resolution” seeking the opinion of concerned stakeholders on those issues.