The interface between Standards and IPRs The ... - The Bolin Group
The interface between Standards and IPRs The ... - The Bolin Group
The interface between Standards and IPRs The ... - The Bolin Group
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THE CONTEXT<br />
Growing importance of st<strong>and</strong>ardisation<br />
World Class <strong>St<strong>and</strong>ards</strong><br />
Inherent tense relationship <strong>between</strong> <strong>IPRs</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>St<strong>and</strong>ards</strong>:<br />
‣ <strong>IPRs</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>St<strong>and</strong>ards</strong> are diametrically oposed<br />
<strong>IPRs</strong> destined for private exclusive use ./. <strong>St<strong>and</strong>ards</strong> intended for<br />
free, collective use<br />
‣ This tension is leading to conflicts<br />
whenever the technical content of a st<strong>and</strong>ard falls within the scope<br />
of a patent as defined by its claims, the patentee has the potential<br />
to block the implementation of the st<strong>and</strong>ard<br />
Dr. Michael Fröhlich<br />
ETSI Legal Adviser<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>St<strong>and</strong>ards</strong> Edge Conference, Beijing, 17-18 April 2007 3
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