As European SEP regulation stalls, attention is shifting to what might follow. This session explores how evolving regulatory frameworks—such as changes to the EU’s technology transfer block exemption regulation—may affect global litigation strategy and licensing behaviour. Examine how these developments could shape the conduct of patent pools, the obligations of platform companies, and the balance of power between patent holders and implementers.
• Understand how proposed regulatory tightening could affect litigation dynamics and the behaviour of both implementers and SEP holders.
• Explore expectations around transparency, essentiality checks, and the role of patent pools like Sisvel and Avanci.
Assess the potential interplay between future SEP regulation, antitrust enforcement, and the evolving responsibilities of platform companies in global licensing negotiations.