Competition authorities are playing an increasingly influential role in shaping SEP and FRAND disputes worldwide. This session examines how regulators—from the European Commission to antitrust bodies in Brazil, India, and the US— are impacting injunction enforcement, licensing conduct, and broader litigation strategies. Panellists will discuss the political and consumer protection pressures driving authority interventions and how these forces interact with ongoing court cases and regulatory reforms.
• Analyse how competition authorities in Europe, Brazil, India, and the US influence injunction policies and SEP licensing practices.
• Discuss key investigations and decisions, including the European Commission’s amicus briefs and Brazilian antitrust probes into preliminary injunctions.
• Understand the evolving intersection of antitrust enforcement with SEP litigation and how it affects parties’ negotiation and enforcement strategies.