This session explores the evolving role of non-practicing entities NPEs), defensive patent aggregators, and LNGs (Licensing Negotiation Groups) in shaping global SEP and FRAND litigation dynamics. Panelists will discuss how these actors influence licensing strategies, litigation risks, and regulatory frameworks across jurisdictions. Attendees will gain insight into the strategic approaches employed by both implementers and patent holders, the impact of collective licensing initiatives, and ongoing efforts to mitigate patent assertion risks.
• Examine how and if LNGs help smaller implementers navigate antitrust rules and negotiate better SEP license terms, especially in emerging IoT markets.
• Discuss the strategies used by defensive patent aggregators to challenge questionable patents and reduce litigation exposure for their members.
• Understand the latest trends in NPE litigation, including monitoring, patent acquisition strategies, and efforts to address injunction threats in key jurisdictions such as Germany and the USA.