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.
Comparative Analysis of US and EU Approach to SEP Royalties
It is important to understand how the United States and European Union approach SEP royalties. Increasingly, courts are being asked to resolve disputes concerning the appropriate and equitable royalty rates, designated as fair, reasonable, and nondiscriminatory (FRAND), that owners of patents essential to industry standards, known as standard essential patents (SEPs), can levy on manufacturers […]
The EU’s Proposal for Standard Essential Patent Regulation
The European Commission has put forth a proposal to regulate standard essential patents (SEPs) within the single market economy of the European Union (EU). SEPs are patents that are deemed essential for the implementation of a particular industry standard. The EU proposal aims to address concerns related to the potential abuse of SEPs by patent […]
The EU AI Act Could Have a Chilling Effect on Open Source Efforts, Experts Warn
The Fatty Fish Editorial Team examines recent expert warnings that the EU’s AI Act could undermine the spirit of collaboration , and hinder the open source community’s ability to develop and share AI tools freely.
Irish Data Regulator Fines Meta a Massive $1.3 Billion
In a recent development, Meta was fined a record 1.2 billion euros ($1.3 billion) by the Irish Data Protection Commission for breaching the European Union’s tough rules on data privacy, known as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). In addition to the fine, the Irish Data Protection Commission ordered Meta to suspend all transfers of […]
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.
Transatlantic Collaboration in the Digital Age
The Biden administration and outside experts have emphasized the need for transatlantic collaboration in today’s digital age. They suggest strengthening collaboration between the European Union (EU) and the United States (US). The recommendations are intended to guide the newly established EU-US Trade & Tech Council (TTC). The TTC is an initiative established by the EU […]
The Positive Impacts of the EU’s Digital Markets Act
The European Union’s Digital Markets Act, published in the Official Journal of the EU in mid-October 2022, entered into full force on November 1. This legislation was an effort by the EU to regulate large technology platforms and first came under consideration in the EU two years ago. It is a battery of competition and […]
