The Impact of the EU SEP Regulation 5G/6G Global Innovation
Standards for cellular technology, particularly with 5G/6G for global innovation, serve as the cornerstone for all facets of society and the worldwide economy, enabling market entry and stimulating technological innovation. Businesses, researchers, contributors or standard essential patent (SEP) holders are compensated by users of the standardized technology (implementers). Currently, compensation is structured by way of […]
Promoting Technological Innovation for Economic Growth
According to a recent report by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), 25 out of the 50 most innovative companies are based in the United States (US) and promote technological innovation for economic growth. The companies at the top of the list included Apple, Tesla, Amazon, Alphabet, and Microsoft, all of which are American‐based multinational firms. […]
Mid-Band Spectrum Allocation Must Modernize for 5G Deployment
Experts recommend mid-band spectrum allocation must modernize for 5G deployment. Communication service providers (CSPs) must use a combination of different spectrum bands to deliver 5G services. For CSPs, 5G deployment presents new challenges for CSPs. 5G networks support faster mobile broadband speeds and lower latencies making new applications possible, such as artificial intelligence (AI), the […]
China’s Investment in Science and Technology for Self-Reliance
Recently China has been heavily investing in science and technology for self-reliance and experts believe to become dominant. According to Reuters, China has quietly revamped its science and technology recruitment program offering perks including home-purchase subsidies and typical signing bonuses of 3 to 5 million yuan, or $420,000 to $700,000 to elite foreign-trained scientists. China […]
Investment in Science and Technology for China Self-Reliance
According to Reuters, China has quietly revamped its recruitment program for elite foreign-trained scientists, offering perks including home-purchase subsidies and signing bonuses of 3 to 5 million yuan, or $420,000 to $700,000. China operates talent programs at various levels of government, targeting a mix of overseas Chinese and foreign experts. Reuters reports that the newest […]
The Patent Trial and Appeal Board Needs Patent Reform
Experts believe the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) is in need of patent reform. Big Tech companies have used the US Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) and the PTAB the most, filing hundreds of petitions challenging the patents of smaller innovators since the PTAB was established in 2011. Big Tech infringers like the PTAB […]
Congress Explores Potential New Big Tech Regulations
As technology plays an increasingly important role in daily life, lawmakers turn their attention to potential new tech regulations that would affect the technology industry. As the influence of the tech giants grows, concerns about issues ranging from data privacy to competition have prompted US lawmakers to consider new regulations that could have far-reaching consequences. […]
PREVAIL Act and Its Potential Effects to Enhance Patent Fairness
The Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), a decision-making body located within the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), is responsible for reviewing and resolving appeals brought against the rulings of patent examiners, as well as determining the validity of patents that have been challenged by third parties through post-grant proceedings. The PTAB is composed […]
The CHIPS Act and the Need for Strong IP Protection
The Fatty Fish Editorial Team takes a look at the lack of strong IP protection language in the CHIPs and Science Act, which may result in innovators being less motivated to take risks.
Strategies to Combat Patent Trolls and Protect Innovation
The Fatty Fish Editorial Team takes a look at strategies to combat patent trolls, with insights on how to tackle the issues within the US Patent System, to protect innovation and reduce the negative impact of patent troll-related litigation.
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.
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.
