EU’s SEP Regulatory Framework and the Future of Intellectual Property Rights
The Fatty Fish Editorial Team takes a look at the EU’s SEP regulatory framework and the future of Intellectual Property Rights.
Navigating Technological Challenges to Future-Proof the EU’s SEP System
The Fatty Fish Editorial team takes a closer look at the the challenges of future-proofing the EU’s standard essential patent (SEP) system, a high-stakes gamble for Europe’s long-term future.
European Commission’s Regulatory Framework Could Boost China’s Dominance in Telecom Industry
The Fatty Fish Editorial Team examines how the EU’s new regulatory framework to address concerns regarding the licensing of SEPs can end up boosting China’s dominance in the telecommunication industry while hurting Western innovation.
What Is Fair, Reasonable, and Nondiscriminatory? It Depends
The Fatty Fish Editorial Team takes a look at what is fair, reasonable, and nondiscriminatory (FRAND), and shares a piece from IAM Media which opines that “FRAND is in the eye of the beholder” and how that can play out in the telecom industry.
The Potential Impact of EU’s Proposed SEP Regulation on Innovators
The Fatty Fish Editorial Team covers how the changes to the SEP regulation in the EU in order to promote more fair competition could potentially backfire and disincentivize companies from investing in new technologies and bringing new innovation to the market.
European Union Looking to Rein in Apple
The Fatty Fish Editorial Team takes a look at how the new European Union (EU) Digital Markets Act (DMA) could disrupt the whole app ecosystem by putting an end to Apple’s restrictive rules that stifles competition.
European Union Introduces New Legislation – the Data Act and Digital Markets Act
The Fatty Fish Editorial Team takes a look at the two new legislation- the Data Act, which is aimed to ensure fairness and open up opportunities for data-driven innovation, and Digital Markets Act, which addresses the legal, economic, and technical issues in data-usage.
Big Tech Influences Congress to Avoid Creating Legislation
The Fatty Fish Editorial Team takes a look at how the Big Tech are putting a halt on Congress passing tech-targeted legislations.
Google $2.1 Billion Fitbit Acquisition Hits EU Snag
The News: Google’s $2.1 billion Fitbit acquisition the fitness-tracking company, is running into some friction in Europe as consumer groups and regulators continue to raise concerns about the risk of such an acquisition. Top of mind is concern about Google potentially gaining an unfair advantage by using health data collected from Fitbit users to improve […]
EU Case Against Amazon Appears to be Running Out of Steam
The News: Regulators in Brussels are struggling to gather enough evidence to bring antitrust charges against Amazon, despite working on the landmark case for nearly two years, according to people with direct knowledge of the matter. Read the full story on the Financial Times. Analyst Take: Over the past few months, I have been closely following […]
Report: Huawei and Chinese Government Allegedly Working Together to Undermine 4G, 5G Network Equipment Competitors in Key Markets
The News: A new report prepared by the United Kingdom’s House of Commons’ Defence Committee appears to shed new light on the alleged financial relationship between Huawei and the People’s Liberation Army suggested earlier this year by an internal US Defense Department reportand a separate CIA report roughly a year ago. According to the report, […]
ICYMI: 2016 $15 Billion Judgment Against Apple Hangs on by a Thread Following General Court of the European Court of Justice Ruling
The News: The European Commission is fighting to reverse the recent annulment of a 2016 ruling against Apple by the EU’s General Court of the European Court of Justice (also referred to as the court of first instance). This past July, the General Court annulled the EC’s 2016 EC ruling against Apple in Europe, which […]
